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CI Muslim opens up about her faith and journey
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21 October 2024
Man found guilty of rape, burglary
24 September 2024
Tenants face water bill burden
8 October 2024
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5 October 2024
Tourism contribution set to surpass half-billion dollar mark
25 September 2024
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
31 August 2024
Prime Minister defends $659,000 MPs travel bill
23 August 2024
Taxpayers foot $659,000 bill for MPs travel and allowance
22 August 2024
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.
Cook Islands to host New Zealand Governor General
New Zealand Governor-General, Her Excellency Dame Cynthia Kiro will visit the Cook Islands this week as a guest of the Head of State, the King’s Representative, Sir Tom Marsters, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) said in a statement.
Hawaii, Sydney routes to contribute $20m annually
Hawaiian Airlines and Jetstar flights, from Sydney, could bring close to $20 million into the Cook Islands economy every year.
New water station for kids’ safety
The safety of young children participating in sports activities at the Tupapa Maraerenga field prompted the construction of the new Rangi Marumaru Water Station.
Govt agencies disconnected in communications blunder
Vodafone Cook Islands terminated its services to the Office of the Prime Minister due to unpaid bills – leaving dozens of Government agencies with no phone services.
Te Ipukarea Society: Local lorikeets celebrated
World Parrot Day celebrated on May 31 gives us a good excuse to bring more attention to a couple of our own brightly coloured lorikeets that come under the parrot family.
Mental performance coach to give local audience ‘the edge’
A well-known New Zealand mental performance coach is to give Cook Islanders the opportunity to learn some of the tricks of his trade.
Cook Islanders urged to apply for sports leadership programme
Applications are being sought from Cook Islands emerging female leaders in sport, physical activity, dance, and traditional physical activities to attend the Pacific Women’s Sports Leadership Programme in 2023, delivered in partnership with Pasifika SIS Sisters in Sport.
No word on missing Indonesian fisherman
Cook Islands Police have confirmed that the Chinese longliners fishing in the Cook Islands waters are conducting a search for the missing Indonesian crewman.
Community service for man who failed to pay reparations
A man has been sentenced to community service after failing to pay his weekly reparations.
Teenager admits role in burglary
One of the teenagers who burglarised two prominent Rarotonga businesses will face sentencing in August.
Assault accused faces defended hearing, JP reserves decision
A Justice of the Peace has reserved her decision over whether a woman who pulled another person’s hair in a domestic altercation was guilty of assault.
Winter is here: Temperature drops below 16 degrees
Coats and beanies are out as residents in the Southern Group islands including Rarotonga and Mangaia battle chilly conditions this week.
Guilty pleas entered ahead of high profile trial, PM Brown to be called as witness
Former secretary of Infrastructure Cook Islands Diane Charlie-Puna has entered guilty pleas to conspiracy and theft charges ahead of a Judge alone trial in which more than 50 witnesses, including Prime Minister Mark Brown, will be called to give evidence.
Assault accused faces defended hearing
A Justice of the Peace has reserved her decision over whether a woman who pulled another person’s hair in a domestic altercation was guilty of assault.
Understanding emotions with Autism Cook Islands
People with autism struggle with communication, sensory overload and understanding emotions says Kat Jensen, the programme manager at Autism Cook Islands.
Operation Tui Moana - 20 vessels intercepted
Operation Tui Moana 2023 (15th - 26th May), a regional fisheries surveillance operation covering the Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs) of Cook Islands, Fiji, Niue, Samoa, Tokelau, Tonga and Tuvalu as well as associated high seas, closed successfully last Friday.
Guidelines agreed to, but more collaboration to come for turtle tours
All of the major turtle tour operators have now signed a memorandum of understanding with the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation, but legislation protecting the turtles could be months away.
Youth anti-corruption movement embraced by Cook Islands groups
An anti-corruption policy dialogue brought together youth and representatives from government and non-government stakeholders in the Cook Islands including the Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, National Youth Council, National Women’s Council, the Ombudsman’s Office, National Disability Council and Pride Cook Islands.
Cook Islands will be ready to host Forum Leaders meeting in November: PM Brown
Cook Islands Prime Minister and Pacific Forum Chair Mark Brown says preparations are well underway for the upcoming Forum Leaders meeting in November.
Sharing the dream of Apii Te Uki Ou
Thirty years ago a group of dedicated parents had a dream.
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