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Cook Islands passport proposal
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Niki Rattle: A call for stronger human rights protections
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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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RAC to address mosque legality
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I don’t expect much change: PM Brown on US Elections
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Fifth weekly Sydney flight to Rarotonga announced
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CIIC directors seek $350,000 in damages over defamatory claims
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Man found guilty of rape, burglary
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Tenants face water bill burden
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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.
Author and historian seeks to trace the arrival of the Gospel
Coming of the Gospel is the latest publication from author and historian Howard Henry who has published it through his Sovereign Pacific Publishing Company.
Nuku Day commemorates Christianity
Each year on Gospel Day draws an assembly from each of the six Ekalesia of the Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) on Rarotonga to perform their gospel dramas, or nuku to commemorate the Arrival of Christianity to the Cook Islands.
Tropical Cyclone Lola will not affect the Cooks
Tropical Cyclone Lola that was said to be slowly moving across Vanuatu yesterday is not a threat to the Cook Islands.
Tourism operator gets probation for assault on ex-partner following trial
Domestic violence will be viewed seriously by the Courts in the Cook Islands after a High Court Judge yesterday quashed an application for discharge without conviction.
Cooks photographer makes waves across the ocean
Award-winning photographer and turtle tour operator Charlotte Piho has been selected to represent the Oceania region in the Middle East.
Water meters coming to a home near you
Rarotonga residents look set to contribute more tax dollars to support water infrastructure.
Off to a ‘roaring start’: Te Uki Ou Junior College programme proves a hit
The new Te Uki Ou Junior College is off to a roaring start with positive feedback from students, families and teachers, says the school management.
Cook Islands MP-elect Nicholas has her eye on Pacific peoples portfolio
The only Pacific MP-elect in New Zealand’s National Party has her eye on the Pacific peoples portfolio.
Minister for Health highlights need for flexible financial support from development partners
Cook Islands has endorsed and shown its support for the development of the draft Asia Pacific Health Security Action Framework which was raised at the 74th session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for Western Pacific Meeting.
New Public Health Bill to be tabled in Parliament in Dec
The new Public Health Bill which will give Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health the power to issue monetary fines and regulate smoking and vaping, among other things, will be going through Parliament in December.
Road accidents on the rise as Police prepare for PIF Meeting
Three crashes were reported to police since Friday afternoon.
Flooding issues ‘addressed’ as Muri road works near completion
A sizeable culvert is being replaced at the southern end of Muri as a project to fix and resurface the stretch of road known at the “Golden Mile” nears completion.
NES to seek Crown Law advice on 'new' EIA for Sheraton ring road
The National Environment Service (NES) will seek advice from the Crown Law on whether a new Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) is needed for the new ring road around the Sheraton redevelopment and for any development to the foreshore area.
Pacific Islands Forum Meeting preparations on track, says PM
With the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meeting just around two weeks away, Prime Minister Mark Brown says they have received confirmation from agencies, dialogue partners and leaders who will be attending.
Man released from custody on theft as servant charge
A man has been released from custody and appeared in court charged with theft as a servant.
Three men charged with breaching probation appear in court
Three men have appeared in court, all charged with breaching probation.
Cook Islands to showcase culture and history Forum opening ceremony
Pacific Leaders and delegates travelling to the Cook Islands for the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM52), can expect a warm and colourful Polynesian welcome during the PIFLM52 opening ceremony to be held on the evening of 6 November 2023 at the National Auditorium in Rarotonga.
Cook Islands seeks US loan to develop seabed mineral sector
A Republican US senator has endorsed the Cook Islands’ eligibility for a loan from an American development bank to finance seabed mineral resource development.
Guns and roads in southwest Rarotonga
The old deserted and controversial Sheraton Hotel in Vaimaanga is getting a new lease of life after Rarotonga businessman Chris Vaile took on the challenge to redevelop the site into a high-end apartment property complete with other amenities.
Reflecting on the Sheraton development
A published author and former Government minister has weighed in on the ongoing Sheraton debate, labelling its background “a nightmare”.
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