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15 February 2025
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Ruta Mave: People’s Republic of China red flag
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No debt in China deal
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Thomas Wynne: Haka with the taniwha or dance with the dragon?
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22 January 2025
Thomas Wynne: Where were our leaders while children suffered?
25 January 2025
$541.7m tourism earnings
25 January 2025
Cook Islands passport proposal
6 January 2025
Top cop position advertised
7 December 2024
Police need numbers and bigger budget
9 December 2024
Niki Rattle: A call for stronger human rights protections
10 December 2024
Solid and Hazardous Waste Bill referred to Parliament committee
10 December 2024
DPM defends CIIC finance and travel policies
6 December 2024
Cook Islands has its first mosque
14 November 2024
CI Muslim opens up about her faith and journey
16 November 2024
RAC to address mosque legality
19 November 2024
I don’t expect much change: PM Brown on US Elections
6 November 2024
Fifth weekly Sydney flight to Rarotonga announced
23 October 2024
CIIC directors seek $350,000 in damages over defamatory claims
21 October 2024
Man found guilty of rape, burglary
24 September 2024
Tenants face water bill burden
8 October 2024
Concerns over Minister’s role in inmate work releases: PAC
5 October 2024
Tourism contribution set to surpass half-billion dollar mark
25 September 2024
Anxiety on the rise: Cook Islands faces mental health challenge
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MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
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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.
Reports of ‘overcrowding’ as turtle tour guidelines still pending following delays
Turtle tour operators are worried about overcrowding as the Ministry of Marine Resources is still in the final stages of signing off guidelines.
Cook Islands chairing regional conference on sea level rise
Cook Islands High Commissioner to Fiji Jim Armistead is chairing a Pacific Islands Forum conference gathering of top global minds on international law in Fiji this week, putting the spotlight on sea level rise as it implicates statehood and persons.
Managing tourism ‘better’
A consortium will travel to Hawaii to learn about implementing the concept of regenerative tourism.
Vandal claims his drinks were spiked
A man given a suspended sentence for damaging the entrance of the Bank of the Cook Islands in a drunken state claims his drinks were spiked.
Man who defended himself in High Court found guilty
A man who defended himself against multiple violence convictions has been found guilty on all counts.
ICI confirms $90,000 spent on Apii Takitumu ‘Guardrail Fence’
Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) has likely spent close to $90,000 to install a protective fence on Apii Takitumu grounds.
Rarotonga farmers battle over potential sludge trial
A meeting to discuss potential use of sludge from the new water treatment system came to an abrupt halt yesterday afternoon when tempers erupted between farmers who opposed and supported the idea.
Vaipae gears up for the ‘big day’ of Te Arikianga o te Evangelia
Family and friends from overseas have gathered in Vaipae, Aitutaki to celebrate the 200 years of ‘Te Arikianga o te Evangelia - the Arrival of the Gospel’ this week.
Radiothon raises funds for Takuvaine Meeting House
The village of Takuvaine gratefully received $20,550 through the efforts of a radiothon held last month to raise funds for the 200-year Arrival of the Gospel Bicentennial celebrations to Rarotonga which will be held in July.
Ultra luxury cruise ship passengers visit Rarotonga, Aitutaki
Rarotonga hosted close to 200 guests from an ultra-luxury cruise ship that visited the island over the weekend.
Hotelier releases business proposal for year-round charter flight service
The owner of the Rarotongan Resort and Lagoonarium is calling for a year-round charter flights service in Rarotonga.
CITC ‘Pump the Beats’ for Tangi Kaara drumming competition
Culture “is the heart” of CITC (Cook Islands Trading Corporation) and for many years the corporation has sponsored various cultural activities and events.
Schools part of Gospel 200-year Celebration: Minister
Students from schools of Nga-Pu-Toru (Atiu, Mauke, Mitiaro) have been given approval to attend the 200 years celebration of the arrival of the Gospel.
Japan invites PM Brown to G7 summit
The Cook Islands has been invited to attend the international Group of Seven (G7) summit in Hiroshima, Japan in May.
Burglars caught on CCTV camera, police investigation continues
A recent burglary at Fave Designs in Avarua has left the owner unable to operate the store which specialises in basics, streetwear, design and garment printing services.
Pride CI to host renowned LGBTQI+ rights activist
Pride Cook Islands is thrilled to announce that Phylesha Brown-Acton MNZM will be coming to the Cook Islands to help celebrate IDAHOBIT Day (International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Lesbophobia and Transphobia) on May 17.
New Mauke MP ‘humbled’ to be part of Government
Independent MP Stephen Matapo, who is part of the Cook Islands Party led coalition government, is looking forward to getting Mauke on the move.
Let there be light
Solar lights have been installed at the Panama Catholic Cemetery.
AUKUS deal concern: PM raises caution over nuclear submarine project
Prime Minister Mark Brown has sounded a word of caution about the planned Australia-United Kingdom-United States (AUKUS) nuclear submarine project.
Vaipae celebrates 200 years of ‘Te Arikianga o te Evangelia’
The village of Vaipae on Aitutaki yesterday rejoiced and celebrated their 200-year commemoration of “Te Arikianga o te Evangelia” to mark their historic acceptance of Christianity.
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