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Man found guilty of rape, burglary
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Tourism contribution set to surpass half-billion dollar mark
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Parliament Clerk sparks outrage over deep sea mining statement
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21 September 2024
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Cook Islands deep sea mining poll sparks controversy
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MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
3 August 2024
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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.
Herrmann reaffirms commitment to work closely with Fiji
Secretary for Foreign Affairs and Immigration Tepaeru Herrmann reaffirmed Cook Islands commitment to work closely with Fiji to expand air and sea connectivity, to promote trade and investment and people to people links.
Te Ipukarea Society: Waste Wise Mangaia, Managing waste in the Pa Enua
Effective waste management in the Pa Enua is near nonexistent with limited infrastructure and no funding made available to send recyclable waste off each of the islands.
Teherenui receives Pacific Producer Residency at Bats
Kūki ‘Āirani producer, director, writer and actor Teherenui Koteka will spend three months working at Bats Theatre in Wellington, as the inaugural recipient of the Pacific Producer Residency.
Fatal motorbike crash accused granted bail
The motorbike driver accused of causing a fatal crash on June 10, late Saturday morning, has been granted bail.
Cannabis accused allowed to travel
An incoming passenger who was arrested at the Rarotonga International Airport on Saturday morning has been allowed to travel back to New Zealand.
Opposition leader demands greater transparency on ministerial travel
Opposition Democratic Party leader Tina Browne wants greater transparency in terms of how Ministerial trips overseas are reported.
MP calls for cut back on Parliament lunches
Cook Islands United Party leader Teariki Heather feels that Parliament should cut back on its lunches.
Christmas deadline for medicinal cannabis
The chair of the Medicinal Cannabis committee is now saying that he would like to see new measures implemented by Christmas.
Police recall timeline of investigation and arrests
Police have outlined raids on the offices of suspended Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau, former National Environment Service director Nga Puna and former Secretary of Infrastructure Cook Islands Diane Charlie-Puna.
Non-resident Ambassadors present their letters of credence to King’s Representative
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) facilitated the presentation of credentials by Ambassadors from the Kingdom of Norway, Italy, the Kingdom of Thailand, and The Swiss Confederation (Switzerland) in Rarotonga yesterday.
Cook Islands to host Australian Governor General
Cook Islands will be hosting the Australian Governor-General David Hurley AC DSC (Retd), his wife Linda Hurley, and their delegation next week.
Archaeologists unearth rich heritage
Archaeologists visiting the Cook Islands have uncovered a formation of rocks at the Arai-Te-Tonga marae at Tupapa.
Air NZ ‘recovery flight’ to Raro set up after plane hit by lightning
An Air New Zealand flight destined for Rarotonga had to turn back after the plane was struck with lightning early yesterday morning.
Turtle tour safety boat vandalised
The destruction of an expensive Go Local Turtle Tours safety boat, has the company’s young owners shocked and dismayed at the extent a ‘heartless’ vandal has gone to try and sabotage their successful business.
Teacher shortage, 24 vacant positions: Minister
Cook Islands Ministry of Education has at least 24 vacancies at the moment, and they’re looking abroad to fill them.
$1.3m agriculture budget insufficient: Heather
Cook Islands United Party leader Teariki Heather is calling on the Agriculture Budget to be doubled in the future.
Fresh is best: From farm to your table
Farm-fresh vendors Turua Mamaou (left), Ngamata Maropa and Heimata Nicholas, sell their produce at Punanga Nui Market.
NES management labelled ‘ineffective’ following audit
Cash controls, processes and management at the National Environment Service were ineffective.
Rekindling the spirit of the past to shape the future
In a heart-warming display of nostalgia, a group of former students from the 50s and 60s have united with a shared vision of forming an association dedicated to preserving their cherished memories and supporting their old college.
Church reopens its doors in dedication service
After three months of labour intensive renovations the Arorangi Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) will open its new doors tomorrow for its anticipated Dedication and Reopening ceremony.
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