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Solid and Hazardous Waste Bill referred to Parliament committee
10 December 2024
DPM defends CIIC finance and travel policies
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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’
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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.
Te Ipukarea Society: Trees of Palmerston Island
Palmerston Atoll is made up of six main Motu and a number of sand cays dotted around a lagoon teeming with marine life. There is no airstrip. A cargo boat visits every few months to ferry passengers, food supply, gas and fuel.
Pacific representatives discuss biodiversity issues
For the first time, the Cook Islands hosted the 10th Pacific Plant Protection Organisation (PPPO) Regional Technical (Full) Board Meeting this week from 24-25 August, at the Crown Beach Resort.
Monopoly in Pacific shipping lanes, Cooks operator claims
Businessman Brett Porter has called out Matson South Pacific shipping for what he claims is anti- competitive use of its shipping licence in the Cook Islands.
Public Service Commissioner commends Pacific Fale
Public Service Commissioner Carl Hunter has commended Tania Ott and her team at the Pacific Fale for assisting Pacific commissioners to achieve their priorities despite the challenges of Covid-19.
Fundraiser planned for Lahaina
In support for the fire destructed town of Lahaina, in Maui, Hawaii, a meeting will be held at 12 noon today at the Uritaua House in Avatiu.
National ICT Policy 2023 – 2027 launched – boost to ICT sector
An Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Policy, the e-commerce Work plan, and the Digital Strategy document have been presented to government and private sector representatives.
Vulnerable on the agenda for cyclone readiness
Warnings for an impending disastrous cyclone are received within 72 hours (3 days) in which people are given ample time to make preparations for their safety and well-being.
Puna: Fukishima talks tabled for Cooks Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting
It appears the Pacific is still divided on the Fukishima wastewater issue and likely to be a hot topic of conversation at the upcoming Pacific Islands Forum on Rarotonga.
Man threatened shopkeeper with scissors
Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams presided over court matters at the Criminal Court in Avarua yesterday.
More than 200 cases of flu like illnesses for June, July and early August
Te Marae Ora (TMO), Ministry of Health has reported 231 cases of influenza-like illnesses.
Progress report on medicinal cannabis to be provided soon
The Cannabis Referendum Committee will be providing a progress report on medicinal cannabis soon.
Teenager spared jail on raft of charges
A woman who consistently flouted the law over a period of months has been spared jail on a raft of charges including burglary and obtaining credit by fraud.
Cook Islands look to recalibrate relationship with the UN
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown, and Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Tepaeru Herrmann met with newly appointed United Nations Resident Coordinator (UNRCO) Themba Kalua this week.
Fresh calls for revival of breadfruit industry
The highly anticipated Global Breadfruit Summit has placed breadfruit in the spotlight and provided a platform to promote the potential of the fruit in the Cook Islands, and as a catalyst for sustainable development in the Pacific region.
Cooks Prime Minister supports the release of Fukushima water
Prime Minister Mark Brown has given a clear message on his support for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report on Japan’s proposed plans to release ‘treated’ nuclear wastewater into the Pacific.
ICI records 134km/hr maximum speed in Nikao
Maximum speed measured in Nikao according to recent data from Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) is 134km/hour – close to three times the speed limit in the area.
Taxpayers shell out $1.7 million for Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting vehicles
Cook Islands taxpayers have shelled out $1.7 million for 25 cars to be used at the upcoming Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting.
Pero leads charge on tapping into North America tourism
A gathering of more than 50 property and tourism industry leaders took place on Monday in Muri to discuss options for inbound tourism from North America.
Public Service Commissioner: Staff retention ongoing concern for Cooks
Cook Islands Public Service Commissioner Carl Hunter had the privilege of meeting Tonga Prime Minister, Hu’akavameiliku during the Polynesian Public Service Commissioners Sub-Regional Fono held last week in Tonga.
Who’s pulling the strings?
The reins are tightening on government spending in the Cook Islands but it’s unclear who’s pulling the strings.
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