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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
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
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Man found guilty of rape, burglary
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Tenants face water bill burden
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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
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Anxiety on the rise: Cook Islands faces mental health challenge
7 September 2024
Cook Islands deep sea mining poll sparks controversy
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MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
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Rising seas, rising costs: Climate impacts on Cook Islands economy
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Inflation eases but concerns remain
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Prime Minister defends $659,000 MPs travel bill
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Taxpayers foot $659,000 bill for MPs travel and allowance
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Corruption report exposes ‘bribe and sexual favours’
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PM Brown eager to hand over Forum chair role to Tonga
13 August 2024
ICI explains road works delay in front of old Sheraton site
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Housing crisis hits tourism industry
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MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
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Challenging ‘rape culture’
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National
Social Impact Fund awards $199,825 to 14 community projects
The Cook Islands Social Impact Fund approved 14 proposals totalling $199,825.20 from 21 applications, supporting community initiatives across Rarotonga and the Pa Enua, with a focus on sports, wellness and youth development.
Christmas in the Park brings festive cheer to Rarotonga
Hundreds of locals, visiting families, and tourists gathered at the National Auditorium and Domes on Thursday evening for the annual Christmas in the Park event, hosted by Rotaract Rarotonga.
Man charged for contempt of court
Tereapii Greg Mose, who is behind bars and is represented by lawyer Michelle Tangimama, had his case adjourned to November 29.
Woman admits assault
A woman who assaulted a staff member at Trader Jacks, has pleaded guilty to common assault despite the fact she had apologised with remorse, to the victim after the incident.
Hit-and-run case adjourned
Vaiana Dance, represented by defence counsel Jamie Crawford, was scheduled to face additional charges as heard in the Cook Islands Criminal Court last month, on top of four counts of failure to stop. Yesterday, she was expected to appear before Justice of the Nadine Newnham, but the case was adjourned to allow more time for […]
Positive visitor demand to end of year
Cook Islands Tourism forsees a positive demand for visitors to travel to the Cook Islands through to the end of this year.
1000 Christmas hampers for the festive season
The Christmas spirit came alive in Rarotonga yesterday as volunteers at the Celebration Church wrapped gifts and filled hampers for distribution to families in Rarotonga and outer islands in the annual Christmas Box Cook Islands goodwill project.
PM Brown congratulates President Trump
As the United States (US) welcomes its elected President Donald Trump, Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says he looks forward to fostering the relationship between the US and Cook Islands based on formal diplomatic relations signed last year.
Legacy waste project rolls on
Phase two of the Tu’anga Taporoporo/National Environment Service (NES), Te Titā ki te Titā kore programme, Rarotonga’s legacy waste project, has been extended until June 2025.
TAU admits responsibility
Rarotonga’s power authority, Te Aponga Uira (TAU) has confirmed that the four workers who were recently electrocuted and injured will receive compensation after investigations revealed significant breaches in standard operating procedures.
Town speed limit drops to 30kph
In a move aimed at improving road safety in town, the speed limit in Avarua has been reduced from 50kph to 30kph.
NES engages with remote communities on Environment Bill 2024
National Environment Service staff including the Director Halatoa Fua have recently returned from the Northern Group holding consultations on the Environment Bill 2024 and National Biodiversity Strategy & Action Plan (NBSAP).
Allged thief charged
A teenager has been caught and charged with attempted burglary and being unlawfully found following a burglary in Tupapa on Monday. The charges were confirmed by Cook Islands Police Service spokesperson Trevor Pitt who said the matter has been prepared for referral to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Committee (JCPC). Tupapa resident Talissa Koteka took to […]
Training re-introduced
Cook Islands Police Service has revitalised the ‘Train the Trainers’ Course, which was stopped in 2018, with the goal of enhancing local abilities.
Date calls in Pacific support
TAU whistleblower Hideki Date has reached out to the Pacific Power Association (PPA) regarding the alleged electrocution cover-up.
Summer Covid warnings
Predictions of a new wave of Covid-19 infections and deaths are circulating in New Zealand.
I don’t expect much change: PM Brown on US Elections
Prime Minister Mark Brown says both the Democrats and Republics have similar policies on the Indo-Pacific and he does not expect much change when the United States next president is confirmed. Losirene Lacanivalu reports.
Police open facility to help build force
NZ Police boss says recruiting and retaining cops is a problem there as it is here in the Cook Islands.
Strengthening delivery model for climate (and ocean) information services
The importance of effective communication and preparedness for Early Warning Systems (EWS) covering oceans and islands cannot be overstated.
Mama Ts delightful fusion of lamb curry and butter chicken
Don’t miss the exceptional flavours of Fiji-Indian lamb curry and butter chicken at the local delightful restaurant, Mama Ts located in Arorangi.
Cook Islands Tourism to Establish Destination Management Framework
The Cook Islands Tourism Corporation (CIT) is leading an essential journey to develop a Destination Management Plan to guide tourism sustainably.
Climate change pushback if Trump wins
The leading Cook Islands environmental lobby group says that if Donald Trump wins the United States elections, it will push back on climate change negotiations made since he was last in office.
