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Man found guilty of rape, burglary
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Tourism contribution set to surpass half-billion dollar mark
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Immigration strengthens workforce resilience and service delivery
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) completed a recruitment round in February 2025 to fill vacancies within the Immigration border team.
Lack of recognition for indigenous women and girls
The United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) meets annually to address the widespread inequalities, violence and discrimination women continue to face around the world.
Junior footballers impress
The 2023 Junior Primary Schools football tournament was held on Thursday at Takitumu School field after the daylong tournament initially planned for Wednesday at CIFA Field was postponed due to rain.
Fundraiser for cyclone-stricken Vanuatu hailed a success
The Cook Islands Vanuatu Community had a successful day fundraising for families who were affected by two category four cyclones and flooding earlier in March.
Te Ipukarea Society: Navigating challenging waters at the ISA
Te Ipukarea Society along with NGO indigenous representatives from Hawaii, Tahiti, Papua New Guinea and Aotearoa NZ participated as ‘observers’ in the recent International Seabed Authority meetings, which gave them the opportunity to intervene in matters discussed.
Vaipae celebrates Christian legacy
Under the glow of the rising sun on Thursday morning, the village of Vaipae was bustling and humming with activity preparing for their commemoration day of ‘Te Arikianga o te Evangelia – the Arrival of the Gospel’ 200 years ago on March 30, 1823.
Tupapa Health Facility to undergo $641k upgrade
The Tupapa Health Facility (Outpatients) will be refurbished and upgraded to include additional consultation rooms and repositioning the layout to better support Covid-19 screening and primary care services.
Te Marae Ora continues TB monitoring programme
When visitors or Cook Islanders present symptoms of tuberculosis (TB), there is a process to follow, says Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health secretary Bob Williams.
‘Several more months’ of significant price increases
A leading Pacific economist says the inflation rate in the Cook Islands skyrocketed to as high as 15 per cent in 2022, adding continued inflationary pressures remain.
Fundraiser for cyclone-stricken Vanuatu
The Office of the Prime Minister is pleased to pledge its support to a fundraiser for cyclone-stricken Vanuatu, which will take the form of a six-hour radiothon being held on Radio Cook Islands from noon to 6pm today (Friday, March 31).
Careless driving results in hefty reparations bill
A man who pleaded guilty to careless driving could face a reparations bill of about $18,000.
Suspended sentence for slap
A man who slapped an acquaintance for tying his pigs to a neighbouring tree has received a six-month suspended sentence.
Security service says CCTV not enough to prevent crimes
Cook Islands Security owner Chris Denny says CCTV cameras are not enough to stop or prevent people from breaking into a business premises or accommodations.
Cook Islands welcomes UN resolution on climate justice
The Cook Islands Government has welcomed a landmark resolution calling for the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the world’s highest court, to issue an advisory opinion on climate change.
Students share their enviro concerns with authorities
There was robust debate as Tereora College students tackled the question of whether the environment is well protected for future generations.
PM Brown meets US Secretary of State in Washington, DC
Prime Minister Mark Brown yesterday met the United States Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman in a whistle-stop visit to Washington, DC.
Tourist visa to be extended
Visitors to the Cook Islands will be able to extend their stay for up to a year under a new regulation being finalised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI). The move has been welcomed by the country’s tourism industry.
Facing the future with confidence
In the face of widespread economic strain, national conflicts, and social unrest, confidence in the future is at an all-time low in many countries including the Cook Islands. Against this backdrop of pessimism, a special global programme featuring the theme, “You Can Face the Future with Confidence!” will be held on the weekend of April […]
‘Embracing the amazing’ for Autism
For Autism Cook Islands (ACI) family networking is all about families coming together for fellowship in a fun and safe environment.
Aitutaki Gospel commemorations continue
Te Arikianga o te Evangelia, the Arrival of the Gospel to the village of Vaipae, Aitutaki will be commemorated today with a special plaque unveiling to mark the date the Gospel was received on March 30, 1823.
Highest EBA reading recorded in five years: Police
Cook Islands Police have recorded the highest reading of excess breath alcohol in at least five years, says media spokesperson Trevor Pitt.
Parliament to sit for more than 40 days
Over 40 days - a massive improvement on the number of Parliament sittings, have been marked down in the ‘Draft Sitting Programme’ calendar which has been set by the Business Committee.
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