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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
16 November 2024
RAC to address mosque legality
19 November 2024
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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
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
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
7 September 2024
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’
17 January 2023
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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.
‘He’s a good bloke’: PM Brown commends incoming New Zealand PM
Prime Minister Mark Brown has described incoming New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins as a “good bloke”.
Puaikura firefighters join Sky Tower Stair Challenge for charity
The Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade members are doing it again, competing in the 2023 Firefighter Sky Tower Challenge in Auckland in support of Leukaemia and Blood Cancer New Zealand.
Cabinet approves policy to manage local environment
An environment policy with vision for a clean, green and sustainable Cook Islands was approved by Cabinet this week.
$6700 raised for Aitutaki house fire victims
The Aitutaki 88FM radiothon has raised $6700 for the Ben Tati family who lost their house in a fire in November last year.
Recruitment for specialised clinical roles and support ‘ongoing’
Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health is hoping to fill seven key vacant positions ranging from lab technicians, laboratory scientist, radiographer, nurses and doctors.
Covid-19 cases declining, says Te Marae Ora
Covid-19 case numbers in the Cook Islands have decreased following a spike in reinfection earlier this month.
Three Justices of the Peace indicate conflict in prison warden assault case
A prison warden facing multiple assault charges will have to postpone his travel to New Zealand following conflict of interest signals from two Justices of the Peace.
Concerns raised about ‘algae in water system’
A former civil construction worker is concerned about the presence of algae in Rarotonga’s water supply, while island’s water authority acknowledges the main supply is not yet potable.
Petrol prices drop further
The Price Tribunal has announced another drop in petrol prices.
Capacity building for disaster preparedness
Cook Islands is one of the five Pacific Island Countries (PICs) taking part in a regional disaster risk-focused project.
Cook Islands represented in Pasifika Village opening in NZ
Cook Islanders were among 1500 people who attended the momentous opening ceremony of the K’aute Pasifika Village in Aotearoa New Zealand earlier this week.
TC Irene ‘unlikely’ to affect Cook Islands
With Tropical Cyclone Irene affecting Vanuatu, the local weather office says the Cook Islands will not be affected at this stage.
Cooks ready to assume Forum chair
Cook Islands Government is working closely with the outgoing Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat chair and Fiji’s prime minister Sitiveni Rabuka, and other Pacific Islands Forum Leaders to bring back Kiribati into the Forum.
Government remains mum on Air New Zealand ‘legal’ bill
Legal fees are understood to be in excess of $250,000 as government continues to sit on a report outlining where the Revenue Management Division went wrong in the tax matter involving Air New Zealand.
Govt reveals CCECC deal: Geopolitical issues among reasons for dropped legal action
Financial Secretary Garth Henderson says it is unlikely that the Government would again use the Chinese state-owned company responsible for installing faulty pipes in a major water infrastructure project.
Cook Islands leaders pay tribute to outgoing New Zealand Prime Minister
Cook Islands political leaders have paid tribute to New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who yesterday announced her decision to step down before February 7 and not seek re-election later this year.
Promoting traditional navigation
Te Puna Marama Voyaging Foundation will continue its Iriiri Kapua No Runga i te Tuku Kaveinga Maori a te Ui Tupuna (workshop series and discussions on how our ancestors navigated), early next month.
Littering on the beach, a significant problem: NES
Director National Environment Service (NES), Halatoa Fua says littering and rubbish on the beach is a significant problem in the Cook Islands – together with waste in general.
Details of Cabinet Meeting delayed
The Cook Islands Cabinet has met for the first time this year, but details about the meeting remain scarce.
Security Service back on call
A month ago Cook Islands Security (CIS) patrol service had decided to end their services. But good news has prevailed for CIS owner Chris Denny and his team.
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