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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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MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
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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.”
Grandstand remedial works nears completion
Grandstand remedial works of $150,000, at Rarotonga’s National Stadium and Sports Arena are nearing completion says Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC).
Flagship financial literacy programme for businesses in Cook Islands launched
ANZ in partnership with the Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce has launched a financial literacy programme.
Corrections Secretary stands by reemployment of corrections staffer
Secretary for Ministry of Corrective Services Teokotai Joseph has stood by a decision to reemploy a prison officer who resigned following allegations of unsanctioned actions.
Women’s Council to Revisit Organisation Structures in Public Sector
Looking ahead, the Cook Islands National Council of Women (CINCW) new executive committee and members anticipate to revisit the organisation structures set up in the public sector to facilitate women’s affairs, issues, positions, and platforms.
Two year, three months’ jail for $118,000 forgery
A couple involved in more than $118,000 of forgery and money laundering involving the New Zealand Ministry of Social Development have been sentenced with one of them receiving more than two years’ jail.
Cook Islands culture takes centre stage at Gold Coast Bleach Festival
E pu, e pu ka Tangi. E Ka’ara! E pa’u!
Cook Islands and Fiji finalising new Development Cooperation Agreement
Cook Islands and Fiji are in the process of finalising a new Development Cooperation Agreement to advance economic cooperation, air transportation connectivity, trade, tourism, labour mobility and address climate change.
Chicken death mystery deepens as experts advise ‘further work’
The Cook Islands Ministry of Agriculture in collaboration with New Zealand’s Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) are conducting further work in relation to the chicken deaths that have occurred in Rarotonga.
‘Tired of being at home’: Students return to school with a smile
As the morning sun finally made its longed-for appearance after so many days of rain, lunches and writing utensils were being packed, and uniforms thrown on as kids prepared for their first day back at school for Term 3, which will run for eight weeks.
Tourists falling victim to burglaries
Cash and credit cards were reported stolen from a tourist accommodation over the weekend.
Be responsible: Police call out hit-and-run ‘culprits’
Police are investigating two separate hit-and-run incidents that occurred over the weekend, in which motorists were injured and required medical attention.
Ngatangiia’s ‘narrow’ roads to be widened by 3 metres
The community of Ngatangiia is delighted to see the longstanding issue of narrow roads and potholes finally being addressed.
Emergency services call for more care from Raro motorists
A senior fire officer has called out Rarotonga motorists following hold ups during an emergency on the island.
PM in Fiji for bilateral, regional engagements
Prime Minister Mark Brown arrived in Nadi, Fiji, on Sunday for a series of bilateral and regional engagements focused on the Cook Islands and the Pacific economic resilience and partnerships for prosperity priorities, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration said in a statement.
$40k in annual legal aid budget ‘limited’
Cook Islands receives $40,000 annually for legal aid, ‘limited in the amount of funding available and the scope of legal matters it can apply to’.
Te Ipukarea Society: Extraction or protection? The dual mandate dilemma of the International Seabed Authority
The International Seabed Authority (ISA) has the dual mandate of regulating mining of the seabed and also protecting that same seabed in areas beyond national jurisdiction (also known as international waters, high seas, or simply the area).
Cook Islands Māori declining as English dominates in NZ
Thousands of Cook Islanders across Aotearoa New Zealand are celebrating their language this week, but for the majority, their knowledge of Cook Islands Māori is declining. Rachael Nath, RNZ Pacific journalist, reports.
Audit points the finger at suspended Culture secretary
Suspended Ministry of Cultural Development secretary Anthony Turua has been found to have spent close to $16,000 of taxpayer money without consideration for public interest.
Cook Islands natural skincare products a hit with customers
Locally made oils featuring in the ‘Maruoi Natural Skincare & Cosmetics’ range is becoming increasingly popular among locals and visitors attending the annual trade show due to their natural ingredients.
Nikao home damaged in second house fire in a week
Fifteen firefighters and five fire trucks responded to a residential property fire yesterday morning behind the National Sports Arena in Nikao.
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