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Solid and Hazardous Waste Bill referred to Parliament committee
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DPM defends CIIC finance and travel policies
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Cook Islands has its first mosque
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CI Muslim opens up about her faith and journey
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Man found guilty of rape, burglary
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National
Celebrating International Women’s Day
The Ministry of Internal Affairs (INTAFF) hosted International Women’s Day at the Punanga Nui Market on Saturday with the theme “Accelerate Action for Gender Equality- for ALL Women and Girls.”
MPs’ travel expenses exceed $350,000 in six months
Cook Islands MPs spent over $350,000 on overseas travel in the first half of the 2024/25 financial year, with a significantly increased budget allowing for further expenditures and calls to upgrade MP travel classes.
Cook Islands YWAM leader pays tribute to organisation founderal
A Cook Islands Christian leader has given thanks following the passing of a founding member of an interdenominational training organisation.
Claim of cocaine in the Cooks
A New Zealand DJ (disc jockey) facing multiple drug charges wants his bail conditions changed so he can work on Rarotonga.
Rarotonga bustling with weekend cruise ship visit
Rarotonga was bustling on Saturday with a visiting cruise ship and a Rugby World Cup final.
A jet-setting spree : MPs’ travel bill draws criticism from former politicians
Cook Islands Members of Parliament (MPs) have incurred significant travel-related costs in recent months, but no one from the Government or Opposition has yet justified the spending.
Community comes forward to dispose of ‘legacy waste’
The initial phase of the “Titā ki te Titā kore Project – Legacy Waste Collection” throughout Rarotonga completed successfully this month.
Te Ipukarea Society: Sustainable alternatives to deep-sea mining for battery production
In the quest for a more sustainable future, the world is increasingly recognising the importance of transitioning to renewable energy sources and electric vehicles.
JP adjourns sentencing of domestic violence accused
Justice of Peace Georgina Keenan-Williams adjourned the sentencing of a domestic violence accused to December 19, saying that an assault on a woman is taken seriously in the Cook Islands.
Whitta’s 100th birthday a Royal affair
As a delightful surprise during her 100th birthday party on Wednesday, October 25, Tepaeru Whitta nee Araitia was presented with a special birthday card from both King Charles III and the Governor General of New Zealand, courtesy of the King’s Representative, Sir Tom Marsters.
Cook Islands News lodges complaint with Parliamentary Services
The Office of the Ombudsman has advised the Cook Islands News to lodge a complaint with Parliamentary Services, advising them of concerns in relation to the release of the MPs travel costs between July 1 to September 30, 2023.
Breakdown of MP travel spending: PM, Opposition leader at the top
A breakdown of the spending figures shows the event attended, departure and arrival dates, airfare costs, accommodation costs, meals/incidentals, additional allowances and totals for each of the 14 MPs, for the period July 1 to September 30, 2023.
Te Kukupa II returning home after maintenance
Maintenance work on Te Kukupa II is complete, and the Cook Islands maritime patrol vessel is on its way home.
Enhancing boating safety in Aitutaki
The Iceberg motor yacht and Flying Cloud sailing boat have both made generous donations to the Aitutaki Boating Education (ABE) while recently visiting the island.
Hosking-Tinirau to lead Chamber of Commerce
Addrienne Hosking-Tinirau has been elected the new chair of the Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce at its annual general meeting (AGM) this week.
Lemon stealer gets a bitter taste of justice
A man has been convicted and sentenced in a long standing case involving the theft of lemons.
A plea for help: Senior Rarotonga couple keen to watch their favourite flicks in comfort
Nikao couple Ian and Jackie Sanderson don’t have a lot, but what they do have, they care very much about.
Police throw bombshell at defence in burglary case
A man’s alibi in a case of burglary has been thrown into disarray due to late evidence presented at a defended hearing.
MPs near annual travel budget in three months
Cook Islands Members of Parliament have nearly spent their annual travel and allowances (local and overseas) budget of $250,000 just three months into the 2023/24 financial year, due to a series of overseas trips.
Mana Tiaki initiatives seek to enhance Forum delegates’ experiences
The Cook Islands continue to advance preparations to welcome Pacific Leaders to Rarotonga and Aitutaki for the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM52) to be held from 6 – 10 November 2023.
Police enforce tougher stance on non-compliant motorcycle users
Police are handing out a strong message to motorcycle users in confiscating vehicles that are not compliant.
Cook Islands school leavers getting overseas qualifications without leaving home
An initiative giving Cook Islands school leavers a pathway to work full-time and study at a New Zealand university, all while staying close to family, is close to welcoming the final intake of its first cycle.
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