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National
Four students head to Japan for cultural exchange
Four Cook Islands students are heading to Japan for a cultural exchange programme, where they will immerse themselves in Japanese culture while sharing their knowledge of Cook Islands culture.
Vaka Paikea crew joins Hōkūleʻa’s 50th anniversary celebration
Te Puna Marama Voyaging Foundation crew joined thousands of people over the weekend to mark the 50th anniversary celebration of Hōkūleʻa’s voyaging history at Kualoa Regional Park, Oahu, in Hawaiʻi, where the double-hulled canoe was first launched.
Nga Puna takes the stand
Former National Environment Service director Nga Puna has taken the stand in Court as he faces multiple dishonesty charges.
Titikaveka’s CICC reopens in sun shining glory
The Titikaveka Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) Betela, stands tall once again in its renewed splendour, reopening its doors in the blaze of sun shining glory on Friday.
Te Ipukarea Society: Time to ditch sustainability
This week’s environmental article is written by Te Ipukarea Society executive member June Hosking.
“Tough” Budget passed in Parliament
Cook Islands Parliament has officially passed the Budget after a grueling two-week session.
Vulnerable face ongoing challenges and difficulties
The renovation of a home owned by a vulnerable family in Aitutaki has been completed but it was not without its frustrations and difficulties with communication breakdowns and red tape.
Major cleanup of Manihiki to take place
The Cook Islands Government is spending more than $750,000 over four years on the cleanup of bulky waste in Manihiki.
SPCA ‘stretched thin’, urging visiting tourists to donate
As the number of abandoned dogs coming into the Cook Islands SPCA triples and pet food prices sky-rocket, the animal welfare organisation is urging visiting tourists to give a fixed donation to help it stay afloat. Joanne Holden reports.
Charlie-Puna offers apology in Court
Former Secretary of Infrastructure Cook Islands Diane Charlie-Puna has apologised for her role in conspiracy and theft.
Former Prime Minister’s visit part of the Pacific Islands Forum meeting preparations
The Cook Islands’ preparations to host the 52nd annual Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting ramped up this week with an official visit from Forum Secretary-General Henry Puna.
PM Brown clarifies new regulations of Immigration Act
Prime Minister and Minister for Immigration and Foreign Affairs Mark Brown says the new regulations of the Immigration Act 2021 were based on the sentiments of the Cook Islands people on foreign workers at the time.
Inaugural Jetstar Sydney flight arrives to a warm welcome
Jetstar celebrated a significant milestone as its inaugural flight from Australia touched down yesterday in Rarotonga on a clear crisp morning, arriving to a warm cultural welcome and island hospitality.
National Security policy launched
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has launched the country’s first-ever national security policy, calling on for greater cooperation in the Pacific.
Titikaveka’s Betela Ready to Reopen
The village of Titikaveka is excited as the Ekalesia’s Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) Betela reopens its doors tomorrow, following months of detailed renovations.
Jetstar launches new route to strengthen tourism and connectivity
Jetstar, one of the leading low cost airlines made history this morning with the launch of its first direct flight from Sydney, Australia to Rarotonga.
Cook Islands Starlink ‘users’ warned
Starlink is not officially in the Cook Islands market, but several users have already taken advantage of its infrastructure.
Global ocean conservation initiative reaches Penrhyn
A global initiative supporting ocean conservation efforts in the most remote corners of the tropical Pacific has sent an all-Cook Islands research team to Penrhyn.
Man on the run for 33 hours
An 18-year-old Cook Islands man who escaped from Police Headquarters has been recaptured after 33 hours on the run.
USP Cook Islands to host 5th Pacific Islands Universities Research Network Conference
The University of the South Pacific (USP) Cook Islands Campus with Te Puna Vai Marama (Cook Islands Centre for Research), is hosting the 5th Pacific Islands Universities Research Network (PIURN) Conference next week.
Tapaitau continues with denials on second day of questioning
Suspended Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau has been grilled for a second day by the Crown and continued denying conspiring or stealing from the public purse.
MP calls for more teaching of Cook Islands Māori
A Cook Islands MP is suggesting there should be compulsory Cook Islands Māori and local dialect teaching for primary school students.
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