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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
23 October 2024
CIIC directors seek $350,000 in damages over defamatory claims
21 October 2024
Man found guilty of rape, burglary
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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
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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
Youngsters learn from the best at Junior Rugby League Clinic
More than 100 children gathered at the National Stadium in Nikao yesterday to learn from the best of Cook Islands Rugby League international stars as part of the Cook Islands Athletic Development Junior Rugby League Clinic.
Tropical Cyclone Pita downgraded to a low pressure, strong winds and heavy rain continue
Cook Islands Meteorological Service has confirmed this morning that Tropical Cyclone Pita has now been downgraded to a low pressure.
Liquid ibuprofen in stock amidst shortage in NZ
A leading Cook Islands pharmacy is asking customers to be “considerate” with purchases of liquid ibuprofen following a shortage in its supply in New Zealand.
Marijuana possession laws ‘dated’, says PM
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says the country’s laws on cannabis possession are ‘quite dated’.
PM: New High Commissioner to be announced ‘within the month’
Prime Minister Mark Brown won’t be drawn into who might be shortlisted for the Cook Islands High Commissioner to New Zealand job.
Palmerston in urgent need for diesel to keep power supply
There is an urgent requirement for diesel fuel to keep power supply to Palmerston Island, says its executive officer Arthur Neale.
More than $20 million to replace dying solar batteries: PM Brown
It will cost more than $20 million to replace degrading batteries used to store electricity across the Pa Enua and Prime Minister Mark Brown wants it done as soon as possible.
Nukutere College inducts new student leaders
Ten, Year 11 students of Nukutere College were inducted as student leaders yesterday.
Back to school: Children eager to learn and thrive
It has been an exciting week for some Rarotonga children who welcomed a new schooling year with bright smiles, eager to learn and adapt into their new classes.
What’s the cost to our oceans?
Te Ipukarea Society shares environmental issues in the Cook Islands with the Catholic Synod Forum.
Pa Enua tax relief first order of business: PM
One of the first businesses of the new Government in Parliament will be to introduce tax relief for those living in the Pa Enua, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Unlocking dyslexia
Early childhood school days for some children have been and are a real struggle. It is particularly harder for those with dyslexia – a learning disorder that involves difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and learning how they relate to letters and words.
Information withheld on Coroner cases
A retired Australian police detective is calling for transparency in the Cook Islands’ coronial process. This is after his request to the Minister of Justice for information about whether inquests would be held into three cases of death at sea were rebuffed. Joanne Holden reports.
Auckland flooding leaves travelling Cook Islanders stranded
It was a surreal night for New Zealand-based Cook Islander Thomas Wynne as he came to the rescue of six Cook Islanders who were trapped in Wellington.
From Houston to Rarotonga: Tourists stranded in Cook Islands
Tourists from as far as Houston are stranded in Rarotonga due to the massive flooding in Auckland.
Businessman joins call for Cook Islands to share time with NZ
Rarotongan resident and businessman, Mike Pero has joined the call for the Cook Islands to share the same date with New Zealand.
40 years of experience, Deputy Commissioner of Police Matapo to serve for another 2 years
With over 40 years of service, Akatauira Matapo has been reappointed as the Deputy Commissioner of Police.
‘Regenerative tourism’ focus for new tourism manager
Cook Islands Tourism Corporation’s new destination and development manager is looking forward to a new approach to tourism.
Courts briefs
A man facing assault with intent to injure charges has been declined name suppression.
Wilful damage charge admitted in ongoing dispute
A 22-year-old male, in connection to an ongoing dispute between youths of neighbouring villages in Rarotonga, pleaded guilty at the Criminal Court in Avarua yesterday.
Covid numbers declining, five in hospital with virus
Five people have been hospitalised with Covid-19 as of January 23, says Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health.
Economist hopeful for Cook Islands growth
Ministry of Finance and Economic Management’s top economist says the Cook Islands is ‘on the comeback trail – but with some caveats’.
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