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Parliament Clerk sparks outrage over deep sea mining statement
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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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National
Jewels of the Cook Islands ready to shine at Dine and Dance event
A New Zealand-based Cook Islands entertainment group is on the island and is set to perform tonight in what they say will be a magical night of dining and dancing in Rarotonga.
Aitutaki community re-establishes traditional ra’ui to protect marine
The Aitutaki community has re-established a traditional ra’ui, a temporary fishing ban, in their lagoon to protect marine life and ensure sustainable resource management, with support from the National Environment Service.
Vaka Paikea stops over in Suwarrow
Vaka Paikea has stopped over in Suwarrow for two nights before making its return to Rarotonga after a significant voyage from Samoa.
Crash victim’s helmet ‘may not have been securely fastened’
The helmet of a 28-year-old motorcyclist who died after losing control of his vehicle over the weekend “may not have been securely fastened”, Police say.
Licensing numbers signal ‘peak tourism season’
Revenue from driving tests made up more than 75 per cent of the Cook Islands Police Service’s total trading income quota for June, marking the beginning of “peak tourism season” for the country.
Hundreds of first aid kits for Cooks schools
Bank of South Pacific (BSP) has made 200 first aid kits available for distribution to schools in Rarotonga and Pa Enua.
Health team at World Health Organisation anniversary event
Te Marae Ora (TMO), Ministry of Health have joined the World Health organisation in celebrating its 75th anniversary in Samoa.
Whetū Marama - Bright Star screens to mark Matariki Day
In honour of Matariki Day and the inaugural visit by the Aotearoa New Zealand Minister of Māori Development, Willie Jackson, the High Commission of New Zealand hosted a reception and screening of Whetū Marama - Bright Star, over the weekend.
The return of the Bledisloe clock
Senior journalist Jane Phare has contacted Cook Islands News and reports a precious timepiece will soon be returned to Rarotonga, in this story she unravels the mystery of the Bledisloe clock.
Atiu begins 200-year Te Arikianga o te Evangelia Celebrations
A jubilant atmosphere is on the island of Enuamanu/Atiu as its residents and visitors gather to commemorate the momentous occasion of Te Arikianga o te Evangelia to mark their historic 200th anniversary of the Arrival of the Gospel.
‘Major’ underway effort to better align police personnel resources in Cooks
Cook Islands Police Service is looking at negotiating the transfer of $160,000 from the 2022 -2023 budget to other areas.
Researchers to survey forests in Rarotonga amid ongoing concern over African tulip tree
Researchers from the Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research (MWLR) in New Zealand will be in Rarotonga next week to survey the forests for any damage caused by the African tulip tree’s natural enemies, the gall-forming mite (Colomerus spathodeae) and leaf-mining flea-beetle (Paradibolia coerulea).
Motorcyclist killed following road incident on Rarotonga
A 28-year-old man has died following a road incident on Rarotonga.
A dedicated CICC General Assembly
The Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) 34th General Assembly drew to a close yesterday morning in a momentous ceremony which saw hundreds of the devout congregation march along the road to the Are Pure Ebenezera church in Ngatangiia.
Extra legal assistance ‘urgent’ for Ombudsman’s Office
The Cook Islands Office of the Ombudsman has launched a plea for extra legal assistance.
Te Ipukarea Society: Looking deeper into the International Seabed Authority
Currently, governments from around the world are meeting at the 28th Session of the International Seabed Authority from 10-28 July in Kingston, Jamaica.
Cooks Tourism Industry Council yet to submit concerns on the new immigration regulations
Cook Islands Tourism Industry Council President Liana Scott says the group is yet to submit objections against the new immigration regulations.
Korea delegation headed for Cook Islands
Special Envoy of the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Korea, Dong-Man Han, will lead a delegation to the Cook Islands from Monday for engagements with Cook Islands government representatives.
Ultimate Weight Loss Challenge
Cook Islands Touch Association has introduced The Ultimate Weight Loss Challenge 2.0.
Walk with a smile for Apii Nikao
Walk with a smile and join in the Apii Nikao fundraising walk tomorrow (Saturday) morning to help improve your health and support the school’s Parents & Teachers Association.
Cook Islands co-chair alongside Tonga to develop implementation plan for massive 2050 Strategy
Cook Islands High Commissioner to Fiji, Jim Armistead, has shared with the Pacific Islands Forum how the Cook Islands as co-chair along with Tonga is developing the implementation plan for the 2050 Strategy.
Court briefs
At the Criminal Court in Avarua yesterday, Justice of the Peace John Whitta presided over some court matters.
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