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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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Man found guilty of rape, burglary
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Tenants face water bill burden
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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
23 September 2024
Deep sea dilemma: Cook Islanders weigh the cost of mineral riches
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Anxiety on the rise: Cook Islands faces mental health challenge
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Cook Islands deep sea mining poll sparks controversy
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MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
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Rising seas, rising costs: Climate impacts on Cook Islands economy
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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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Corruption report exposes ‘bribe and sexual favours’
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ICI explains road works delay in front of old Sheraton site
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Housing crisis hits tourism industry
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MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
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National
Social Impact Fund awards $199,825 to 14 community projects
The Cook Islands Social Impact Fund approved 14 proposals totalling $199,825.20 from 21 applications, supporting community initiatives across Rarotonga and the Pa Enua, with a focus on sports, wellness and youth development.
Christmas in the Park brings festive cheer to Rarotonga
Hundreds of locals, visiting families, and tourists gathered at the National Auditorium and Domes on Thursday evening for the annual Christmas in the Park event, hosted by Rotaract Rarotonga.
Police attend to 3 road crashes
Cook Islands Police attended to three road crashes in the weekend.
Cooks Police in 2 weeks training session and training facility launched today
Thirteen Police Officers will be part of a two-week session to strengthen their capabilities in assessing and utilising appropriate tactical options in dealing with offenders.
Bail conditions changed, man travels to Pa Enua
A man who faces two counts of indecent assault has had his bail conditions changed allowing him to travel home to the Pa Enua as police wait to speak to two more witnesses.
Woman denies careless driving charge
At the Criminal Court on Thursday, Vaine Ioane denied two counts of careless driving causing injury.
Keep our water free, Don't exploit our water: Pa Metua
Landowner appeals to MPs to revoke water charges.
Deep ocean groundings
Journalist Rachel Reeves shares insights and revelations from this week’s Deep Sea Symposium hosted by the Cook Islands Centre For Research (Te Puna Vai Marama).
Ribbons of Hope calls for community’s creativity
The Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation are inviting members of the community to showcase their creativity at the ‘Ribbons of Hope’ Mannequin Decorating Competition on the November 30.
Public does not want to pay for water, says Water Petition Committee
The public does not want to pay for water, this is the message the Water Petition Committee reiterated to the Bills, Petitions and Papers Committee in Parliament when they made their submissions yesterday.
Economist cautions Cook Islands amid US$467M net benefit findings
Seabed mining may not yield the bonanza some are counting on, according to some commentators speaking at this week’s Deep Ocean Symposium.
TTV believes tariffs will lead to conservation of water
Rarotonga’s water Authority, To Tatou Vai (TTV) says evidence has shown that throughout the Pacific, if a tariff is introduced water consumption will decrease and people will begin to conserve water.
Deep Sea symposium probes nodule mining
Around a hundred local and overseas speakers, ocean lovers, local authorities and government ministers turned up to yesterday’s Deep Sea symposium which provides Cook Islands with more knowledge of deep sea mining.
Te Are Manu recommends dogs be de-sexed 4 month and older
Te Are Manu, Cook Islands veterinary clinic are recommending that dog owners have their dogs de-sexed at around four to five months old or older.
NES addresses risks of wildlife endangerment
The National Environment Service (NES) has addressed the broader implications for local turtle populations and ongoing conservation efforts, following concerns over an incident where a young boy and a woman were reportedly caught attempting to steal turtles last week.
Seven executive officer roles up for renewal
Interest in the Executive Officer (EO) roles in the Pa Enua has grown slightly compared to four years ago, with nearly 30 applications submitted this year.
Turama, All Souls Day- Remembering our loved ones
Today November 1 at sundown marks All Souls Day, locally known as Turama, a significant occasion in the Cook Islands when families commemorate their departed loved ones.
TAU threatens whistleblower
Power authority issues legal warning to employee who quit job over his workplace safety concerns. Talaia Mika continues her reporting on the scandal.
Robot doesn’t destroy seabed habitat
A foreign company has proposed to bring in a robot to harvest the seabed, write Tailia Mika.
Environment watchdog calls for regulation on turtle harvesting
Environment watchdog and lobby group Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) is calling on government to develop regulations to prevent turtle harvesting. Talaia Mika reports.
Symposium to reveal additional poll findings
In-depth results from a recent and controversial poll will be shared at todays Deep Ocean Symposium, hosted jointly by Te Puna Vai Marama and Te Ipukarea Society and held at USP.
Seabed mining exploration to continue for years following findings
Cook Islands Government through the Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) has revealed that the exploration of deep sea mining will continue for a few more years giving time for findings to be analysed and this will take months and years.