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Cook Islands passport proposal
6 January 2025
Top cop position advertised
7 December 2024
Police need numbers and bigger budget
9 December 2024
Niki Rattle: A call for stronger human rights protections
10 December 2024
Solid and Hazardous Waste Bill referred to Parliament committee
10 December 2024
DPM defends CIIC finance and travel policies
6 December 2024
Cook Islands has its first mosque
14 November 2024
CI Muslim opens up about her faith and journey
16 November 2024
RAC to address mosque legality
19 November 2024
I don’t expect much change: PM Brown on US Elections
6 November 2024
Fifth weekly Sydney flight to Rarotonga announced
23 October 2024
CIIC directors seek $350,000 in damages over defamatory claims
21 October 2024
Man found guilty of rape, burglary
24 September 2024
Tenants face water bill burden
8 October 2024
Concerns over Minister’s role in inmate work releases: PAC
5 October 2024
Tourism contribution set to surpass half-billion dollar mark
25 September 2024
Parliament Clerk sparks outrage over deep sea mining statement
23 September 2024
Deep sea dilemma: Cook Islanders weigh the cost of mineral riches
21 September 2024
Anxiety on the rise: Cook Islands faces mental health challenge
7 September 2024
Cook Islands deep sea mining poll sparks controversy
7 September 2024
MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
3 August 2024
Rising seas, rising costs: Climate impacts on Cook Islands economy
2 September 2024
Inflation eases but concerns remain
31 August 2024
Prime Minister defends $659,000 MPs travel bill
23 August 2024
Taxpayers foot $659,000 bill for MPs travel and allowance
22 August 2024
Corruption report exposes ‘bribe and sexual favours’
17 January 2023
PM Brown eager to hand over Forum chair role to Tonga
13 August 2024
Challenging ‘rape culture’
8 July 2024
National
Annual water safety training offers key skills for marine operators
Cook Islands Tourism (CIT) will host its upcoming Annual Water Safety Training, a programme aimed at enhancing the safety skills of water-based operators.
PM Brown confident in Pacific Islands Forum leadership despite political change in Tonga
The sudden resignation of Tonga’s former prime minister Hu’akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni had left a temporary gap in the leadership of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), but Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown remains confident that the situation will soon stabilise.
First aid saves lives
World First Aid Day is an annual observance held on the second Saturday of September each year serving as a global platform to raise awareness about the importance of first aid knowledge and skills in saving lives.
Marumaru Atua heads for Palmerston
Vaka Marumaru Atua has departed for Palmerston Island on a chartered trip to collect the Project Working Group (PWG) who are working with the island community to address the rat problem.
Visitor appears in court following Tourism office crash
Several court matters were presided by Justice of the Peace John Whitta at Criminal Court in Rarotonga on September 7.
Cook Islands in Executive Council for UNESCO’s Oceanographic Commission
Cook Islands has been elected to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) Executive Council of the Intergovernmental Oceanic Commission (IOC) for 2023 – 2025.
Agriculture staff in para-veterinary class
Six Ministry of Agriculture biosecurity and livestock staff have been attending a veterinary summer class, and at the end of the year, the successful participants will receive certification from SPC and the Ministry of Agriculture.
Cruise ship makes unplanned stop due to medical incidents
Cruise ship Coral Princess made an unplanned stop in Rarotonga on Tuesday as two people required medical attention, while it is understood a passenger on an inbound Air New Zealand flight to Rarotonga died this week.
Battling the stigma of mental health across the Pacific
Mental health remains a stigma in the Pacific, but there might be some good news out of the Cook Islands. Caleb Fotheringham of RNZ reports.
Minister denies involvement with South Korean cult Grace Rd Church
Minister Vaine “Mac” Mokoroa has been quick to dismiss suggestions that members of the controversial South Korean cult Grace Road Church have recently visited the Cook Islands, while others remain silent.
Lahaina fundraising event brings in $10k and more to come . .
Rarotonga turned up in the wind and rain as part of a combined effort to support the fire destroyed town of Lahaina, in Maui, Hawaii.
Cooks resort group nabs three trophies at travel awards
A Cook Islands resort group has scooped three trophies at the World Travel Awards.
A dream catch . . .
Visitors on board a Raro Fishing Charters vessel eturned to Avatiu Harbour ecstatic as they had just become part of their very own extraordinary fishing tale, reeling in their biggest fish ever.
Drug importation accused released on bail, with curfews and to remain in Cook Islands
Two men charged separately for alleged importation of drugs while arriving on separate flights to Rarotonga last week have been granted bail.
College students step up for showcase
Tereora College students are gearing up to showcase their exceptional talents and creativity in the highly anticipated Tūrangavaevae Performing Arts assessment.
Police concerned about future of road safety
Police have raised concerns about the future of road safety in the Cook Islands, with young drivers over represented in the number of traffic infringements dished out over the past three months.
Supporting international charter flights to Aitutaki
Should there be an increase in international charter flights to Aitutaki, basing border officials in Aitutaki will be explored, says Principal Immigration Officer, Chere Arthur.
Upholding the provisions of the Rarotonga Treaty
The Rarotonga Treaty remains a cornerstone of our approach to a nuclear-free zone
Court brief September 1
A number of criminal matters were called before Chief Justice Patrick Keane via audio visual link at the Criminal High Court in Avarua on September 1.
Air NZ chief executive to visit Rarotonga amidst tourism anger
Air New Zealand’s chief executive officer Greg Foran is scheduled to be in Rarotonga in November.
Acting Prime Minister Albert Nicholas hospitalised following medical event
Acting Prime Minister Albert Nicholas has been flown to New Zealand following a medical event, leaving Minister Vainetutai Rose Toki-Brown to take the reins.
Cook Islanders recognised by Pasifika Medical Association
The 27th Annual Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) conference on Rarotonga (6-8 September) closed yesterday at Te Are Karioi Nui, and continues in Aitutaki on September 11.
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