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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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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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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.”
Local solutions to big challenges
Over 70 international participants from 14 Pacific Island countries, including leaders, grassroots organisations, governments, regional entities, and farmers from Rarotonga and the Pa Enua, gathered at the National Auditorium in Rarotonga yesterday to kick off the Grassroots Partnerships for Pacific Solutions event.
Teenager charged with burglaries avoids jail by the ‘skin of your teeth’
A teenager involved in multiple burglaries on Rarotonga has been told she has narrowly avoided a prison sentence.
Brown, Pacific leaders still undecided on Japan’s plan to release nuclear wastewater
Prime Minister Mark Brown along with regional leaders are still undecided about Japan’s proposed plans to release “treated” nuclear wastewater into the Pacific.
Research aims to break down barriers for Cook Islands women in leadership
Christina Akanoa, the Assistant Professor of Political Science at Brigham Young University-Hawaii (BYU-H), is making significant strides in understanding the contributions of Cook Islands women in sustainable growth and political involvement.
Agriculture conducts survey of subsistence farmers
The Ministry of Agriculture is conducting a survey of subsistence farmers.
Project launched for safe removal of legacy waste on Rarotonga
The National Environment Service (NES) has partnered with Cook Islands General Transport (CIGT) to launch the “Tita’ ki te Tita’ kore Project”.
Cook Islands to unveil new policy to boost ICT sector
The National ICT Policy and two other associated documents to bolster the country’s information and communication technologies (ICT) division will be launched by Prime Minister Mark Brown this week.
Students pursue Pilot dreams through Air NZ
A group of ambitious students from Tereora College reached for the skies when they participated in the prestigious Air New Zealand Pilot Information Evening in Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand, last week.
Legal issues delay final submissions in corruption trial
The final submissions in the high-profile corruption trial involving the suspended Deputy Prime Minister and two former senior public servants have been pushed back after the judge sought clarification on some legal issues at their last hearing.
$75k office makeover
Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) has defended its spending of $75,000 on the renovation of a minister’s office, amid reports of additional expenditure.
Alcohol related matters in court
Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams presided over several alcohol related matters at the Criminal Court in Avarua on Thursday, August 17.
NES warns against disturbing whales during migration season
It is the whale watching season and the National Environment Service (NES) advises that the normal movements of whales should not be disrupted.
Te Ipukarea Society: Potential impacts of deep seabed mining on our tuna fisheries
This article has been drawn largely from two reports. One was published in the journal Nature in June 2023, and the other, a Secretariat for the Pacific Community (SPC) report from 2018. These references are available on request.
Police Commissioner attends Pacific Heads of Maritime Forces Conference in Samoa
Cook Islands Police Commissioner TJ Keenan attended the 6th South West Pacific Heads of Maritime Forces (SWPHMF) Conference, in Apia, Samoa this week.
New antenatal classes in Rarotonga aim to instil confidence
A new six-week course helping expectant Cook Islands mothers prepare for labour, birth and early parenting has secured funding to continue delivering the programme for at least another year.
Weatherman hopes to pave the way forward in meteorological service
Director of the Cook Islands Meteorological Service, Arona Ngari, is encouraging Pacific Governments and donor partners to invest in the future of Meteorological Services to ensure communities continue to be protected from all hazards.
Fatal crash accused pleads ‘not guilty’
The motorbike driver who is accused of causing a fatal crash on June 10 this year, has pleaded not guilty.
Probation Services apologises, charges against man dropped
A man who had defended himself in the Criminal Court in Avarua a week ago had two counts of breach of probation charges against him withdrawn.
Court briefs August 17
Maiarii Kauvai has been remanded in custody until her sentencing on August 28.
Airport parking system out of order since mid-January
The automated parking control system at the Rarotonga International Airport has been down since the start of the year, and Airport Authority Cook Islands (AACI) is uncertain when the service will resume.
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