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No debt in China deal
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$541.7m tourism earnings
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Cook Islands passport proposal
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Top cop position advertised
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Police need numbers and bigger budget
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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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Concerns over Minister’s role in inmate work releases: PAC
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Tourism contribution set to surpass half-billion dollar mark
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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.”
Cooks delegation at GEF Assembly
A Cook Islands delegation co-led by National Environment Service Director Halatoa Fua and Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) Director of Treaties, Multilaterals and Oceans Division Sandrina Thondoo have attended the 7th Global Environment Facility (GEF) Assembly.
Te Ipukarea Society: The potential impacts of deep sea mining on global climate change
In the pursuit of valuable minerals and resources, humanity is increasingly turning its attention to the depths of the ocean floor through deep sea mining.
Cooks' tourism industry upbeat, but anger persists over high air fares
The Cook Islands tourism industry is getting back to where it was pre-pandemic, but it's still dealing with slow seasons and high airfares. Caleb Fotheringham of RNZ reports.
New water tanks for Manihiki
New water tanks have been installed in the island of Manihiki to provide homes in the two island communities of Tukao and Tauhunu with more access to drinking water.
Justice Ministry closed today, staff workshop
The Ministry of Justice will be closed today for a staff workshop.
Two men face cannabis charges to appear in Court following busts at Rarotonga Airport
Two incoming passengers who were on separate flights on Wednesday are expected to appear at the Criminal Court in Avarua this morning facing cannabis charges.
Lahaina fundraiser to feature food, fun and music
In support for the fire destroyed town of Lahaina, in Maui, Hawaii, a fundraising event will be held tomorrow on Rarotonga featuring dozens of musicians and a taste of the Pacific.
‘Random dump’ of E-waste is piling up
Authorities are grappling with the random dumping of E-waste on Rarotonga during the same week they have provided a convenient way for the community and commercial operators to part ways with old unused electronic devices and vehicles.
More than $50k raised for ‘giving’ couple
More than $50,000 of monetary donations and radiothon pledges for Mama Kafo and Papa Pae Tuteru from the village of Oire Nikao in a combined effort to assist them after their two-storey home in Nikao was destroyed by a fire earlier this month.
Family the focus of Pacific health conference
The 27th Annual Pasifika Medical Association (PMA), the largest meeting of Pacific health workers and professionals in the region, opened yesterday with over 600 registrations.
Jehovah’s Witnesses return to Rarotonga to host their first large convention since 2019
After a three-year pandemic pause, one of the world’s largest convention organisations will resume a series of worldwide programs, with Rarotonga set to host two events spanning two consecutive weekends from 9 September to 17 September.
Cooks Parliament adjourned to December
Parliament has been adjourned to Wednesday, December 13, after a short Parliament sitting on Monday.
Cooks Prime Minister talks ‘deep-water development’ with South Korea President
Prime Minister Mark Brown in his capacity as the Pacific Island Forum (PIF) Chair has met South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol to discuss bilateral corporation in developing deep-water resources.
Lawyer intends to appeal reparation matter following $3000 claim for damaged power pole following crash
Matters heard in the Criminal Court on August 30
Cook Islands to spend $150,000 in support of Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting
Cook Islands will spend $150,000 to support hosting the upcoming Pacific Forum Leaders Meeting.
Life-saving device stolen in Arorangi
A life-saving device which uses electric shock to restore the heartbeat of a person suffering a cardiac event, has been stolen from Raemaru Park.
More dialogue and partnership needed between Air New Zealand and the Cooks tourism industry
Partnership and true dialogue was the message echoed across the room from the tourism community to representatives of Air New Zealand.
Juggling act at Ministry of Cultural Development as the waiting game on suspended boss drags on
There’s a juggling act going on at the Ministry of Cultural Development as the waiting game continues on what’s ahead for its suspended boss while a medical matter has put the acting boss out of action.
Dyslexia assessments to help identify unique learning needs
Dyslexia is not an obvious disability and very few people in the Cook Islands know of it and how it affects a person.
Drink driver more than seven times over the limit
A drink driver has been given 16 months of probation and disqualified from driving for a year in what has been described as an “extremely high” level of alcohol in his system at the time of the incident. This was heard at the Criminal Court on August 29.
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