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CI Muslim opens up about her faith and journey
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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
21 October 2024
Man found guilty of rape, burglary
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Tenants face water bill burden
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5 October 2024
Tourism contribution set to surpass half-billion dollar mark
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Parliament Clerk sparks outrage over deep sea mining statement
23 September 2024
Deep sea dilemma: Cook Islanders weigh the cost of mineral riches
21 September 2024
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
3 August 2024
Rising seas, rising costs: Climate impacts on Cook Islands economy
2 September 2024
Inflation eases but concerns remain
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Prime Minister defends $659,000 MPs travel bill
23 August 2024
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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Challenging ‘rape culture’
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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.
Investors pour cash into seabed mineral exploration company
Moana Minerals is not expecting any major changes to how they operate, despite the recent investment into its parent company Ocean Minerals by American firm Odyssey Marine Exploration.
Resorts locked in dates for Pacific Islands Forum
With a couple of months into the welcoming of Pacific Islands leaders for the 52nd Pacific Island Forum Leaders Meeting, resorts on Rarotonga have started receiving bookings.
High profile fraud trial: ‘Messenger is the safest mode of communication, not calls or texts’
More details of communications between former National Environment Service director Nga Puna and staff have been revealed in Court.
New Zealand recession ‘technical’, says Cook Islands Prime Minister
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown is confident the nation can weather the storms of New Zealand’s recession but Opposition leader Tina Browne says she thinks the PM is being naïve.
Man in possession of cannabis to face court
A passenger of an incoming flight on Saturday morning was arrested and charged for possession of cannabis.
Cook Islands teens home after Arctic journey
The Kōrero o te 'Ōrau's 'Ātui'anga ki te Tango students Siana Whatarau and Winton Herman have arrived home safely from their Arctic journey.
Parliament building extension ‘overspend’ heavily criticised
A wide-ranging investigation has heavily criticised the processes which led to the extension of the Cook Islands Parliament building being more than $350,000 over-budget once completed.
Infrastructure Minister clarifies Arorangi CICC roadworks
Infrastructure Minister Albert Nicholas said the roadworks at Arorangi in front of the Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) was carried out on the request of Mama Tinomana Tokerau Ariki and former MP William “Smiley” Heather.
Question Time ‘not for stories’, says Speaker
The Speaker of the House has asked Cook Islands Parliamentarians to use Question Time wisely.
Schools ‘pump up the beats’ in preparation for 2023 Tangi Kaara
Rarotonga schools have been practising fiercely for the new and exciting junior drumming competition, the “CITC Pump the Beats 2023” Emo’anga Tangi Kaara, to be held on Friday, June 30 at the Are Karioi National Auditorium.
National Environment Service manager raised concerns about payment systems
A senior National Environment Service staff has spoken about his frustrations over payment systems and that he had addressed concerns with another manager multiple times.
Four named on the 2023 King’s Birthday Honours
Four well-known Cook Islands residents who have contributed to the health, judiciary and business sector have been named on the 2023 King’s Birthday Honours.
Retiring Judge given honorary Permanent Residency
A long-standing Judge and his wife have been bestowed honorary Cook Islands Permanent Residents.
Court briefs
Simiona Maihia facing drink driving and careless driving charges appeared before Justice of the Peace Nadine Newnham at the Criminal Court in Avarua on Thursday last week.
Infectious disease ruled out in chicken deaths investigation
New Zealand’s Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) animal health experts have ruled out infectious disease as the cause of death for the Rarotonga chickens.
Japan hands over $129k multi-purpose classroom to Apii Te Uki Ou
The Government of Japan held the official handing-over ceremony for the grant of NZ$128,948 for “The Project for the Construction of Multi-Purpose Classroom of Apii Te Uki Ou Primary School”.
Defects detected in police patrol vessel Te Kukupa II
Cook Islands Police have confirmed that the Te Kukupa II patrol vessel that the Australian Government gifted to the Cook Islands last year has had defects detected.
High profile trial: Series of emails and meta data analysis presented in Court
The high-profile fraud trial involving suspended Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau, former director of the National Environment Service, Nga Puna and former Secretary of Infrastructure Cook Islands Diane Charlie-Puna, will enter its second week today.
Avarua CICC holds tivaivai exhibition
In preparation for the 34th Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) General Assembly next month, the women of the Avarua Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) showcased their tivaivai designs and products at the Takamoa Theological College Hall on Thursday.
Dame Cindy’s visit brings to life commitments made under Waka Hourua Vaka Purua
Aotearoa New Zealand Governor General Dame Cindy Kiro GNZM QSO visited Rarotonga and Aitutaki on her first official visit to the Cook Islands last week.
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