More Top Stories
‘Nothing to worry about’: Prime Minister Brown on China agreement
16 February 2025
‘Serious questions’: Opposition challenges China partnership
15 February 2025
No-confidence motion against PM and his Cabinet faces delays
15 February 2025
Ruta Mave: People’s Republic of China red flag
10 February 2025
No debt in China deal
8 February 2025
Thomas Wynne: Haka with the taniwha or dance with the dragon?
8 February 2025
‘Paedophile’ gets 13 years in prison
22 January 2025
Thomas Wynne: Where were our leaders while children suffered?
25 January 2025
$541.7m tourism earnings
25 January 2025
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
Anxiety on the rise: Cook Islands faces mental health challenge
7 September 2024
MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
3 August 2024
National
Visitor behaviour is a key focus in ensuring travellers engage respectfully with the Cook Islands, says Tourism to PAC
Cook Islands Tourism says that while managing visitor behaviour is an ongoing effort, success depends on delivering clear messaging across multiple channels, reinforcing expectations through consistent signage, and providing accessible guidance.
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.”
Statement expected next week on medicinal cannabis : Prime Minister’s Office
The final draft report and a plan for a medicinal cannabis regime has been completed, says Office of the Prime Minister chief of staff Ben Ponia.
School students get the fire safety message
Apii Te Uki Ou are among the first Cook Islands students to be involved in a campaign for readiness and preparedness for fires.
United States confirms long-serving diplomat to lead a delegation to Pacific Islands Forum
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield will lead the United States Delegation at the Pacific Islands Forum in Rarotonga on November 10.
Terminally-ill visitor shut out
The family of a terminally-ill Australian visitor who was blocked from bringing his medication by Cook Islands authorities do not want to see anyone else face the same ordeal.
Te Are Ariki - moving forward
Te Are Ariki (House of Ariki) three-day annual general meeting which also includes the attendance of the Ariki vaatuatua or kauono (speakers), is underway at Parliament House.
Autism students to display masterpieces at inaugural art auction
Following 10 weeks of fun and hard work, the cool and creative artists of Takavekave Tatou, the Autism Cook Islands art programme, will be displaying their masterpieces this Thursday evening.
Tourism industry is resilient, says re-elected leader
Cook Islands Tourism Industry Council has re-elected its outspoken president Liana Scott for another term.
Opposition leader sceptical while lobbyist silent on Rarotonga water project accolade
While the consultancy team behind Te Mato Vai, the project responsible for the collection, treatment and distribution of potable water to Rarotonga, has been named a gold winner at a prestigious engineering awards ceremony in New Zealand, Democratic Party leader Tina Browne is not convinced.
‘We will maintain a vigilant and constructive role’ in the interest of the Cooks: Tina Browne
As Prime Minister Mark Brown met with United States President Joe Biden in Washington and confirmed closer ties between the nations through formal diplomatic relations, Opposition leader Tina Browne said the Democratic Party would maintain a “vigilant and constructive role in ensuring that this diplomatic recognition serves the best interests of the Cook Islands and contributes to a harmonious and equitable international community”.
Ireland’s first Ambassador to Cook Islands: ‘It's a real privilege’
Jane Connolly, the Ambassador of Ireland to the Cook Islands, was honoured to be the first Irish diplomat to serve here.
Environmental, fundraising initiative looking for new home
A portable dish-washing trailer built to keep disposable plates and cutlery out of Rarotonga’s landfill is struggling to find a new home.
‘Positive changes’ coming to Immigration Regulations : Tourism Council president
With new details on the changes to the newly implemented Immigration Regulations yet to be revealed, the Cook Islands Tourism Industry Council, which had sought legal advice on the new rules, says there are some positive changes coming.
Exploring challenges and opportunities for women in business
The first ever Ambassador of Ireland to the Cook Islands, Jane Connolly, has met with the Cook Islands Business and Professional Women (BPW) this week to discuss advancing women in business and professional arena.
Possible direct flight from Fiji for Pacific Islands Forum meet
Preparations to host the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM52) in Rarotonga and Aitutaki in November includes a special commercial flight with Fiji Airways.
Te Ipukarea Society: Palmerston Atoll bids farewell to rats
A rat eradication exercise has just been completed in Palmerston Atoll. This was for two main reasons.
Careless driving causing injury conviction comes with $2850 price tag in High Court
A man convicted of careless driving causing injury has been landed with nearly $3000 in costs.
PM Brown co-chair SDG Summit Leader’s Dialogue
Prime Minister Mark Brown took centre stage during the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Summit earlier this week in New York.
People with disabilities collaborate with responders on fire safety
Through a request from the Cook Islands National Disability Council (CINDC), Mirren Allan and Nick Linton, both Fire Emergency New Zealand senior advisors, are conducting programmes across the island on readiness, preparedness, and response to fires.
'Concerning events’ in marine areas
Key agencies are stepping up their actions in light of recent ‘concerning events’ involving the interaction of tourist operators and vulnerable marine species.
New children’s book celebrates Māori culture and language
Back before alarm clocks startled people awake to greet the morning, noisy roosters performed that daily duty. Today, the persistent crowing of the roosters still continues in the early mornings.
« Previous 1 … 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 … 816 Next »