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CI Muslim opens up about her faith and journey
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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
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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
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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
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Inflation eases but concerns remain
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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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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.
Rarotonga kids encouraged to join annual fishing competition
Kids are being encouraged to give their smart phones a rest this weekend and get outdoors to enjoy fishing like the old days using a bamboo (stick) rod.
Beached turtle gets new lease of life
The Pacific green turtle that washed ashore in Titikaveka a week ago has been christened Kimiora te Onu – the turtle who found life.
Avarua CICC renovations on track, says Poila
Renovation work on the Avarua Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) Ziona Tapu at Taputapuatea is moving along smoothly and now features a solid new concrete upstairs floor balcony which can seat up to 100 persons.
Financial Secretary claims ‘slow news day’ over sabbatical leave saga
Financial Secretary Garth Henderson, in a bizarre turn of events, has turned to social media with a response to questions surrounding his top taxman’s “sabbatical leave”.
Fertiliser prices to increase: Ministry of Agriculture
Ministry of Agriculture has announced there will be an increase in the price of fertiliser they sell to local growers.
Second Covid death
Cook Islands has recorded its second Covid-19-related death, Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health announced yesterday.
Raro FADs break loose
Missing anchored fish aggregating devices (FADs) around Rarotonga which are used by local small-scale fishermen, have been a concern to fishers alongside the increase in fuel costs and poor fish numbers.
Paxlovid available at TMO pharmacy
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health has supply for 100 prescriptions for Paxlovid, an anti-viral medication used to combat Covid-19.
Tackling Raro’s dog problem: Police to issue warrant for added support workers
More than 20 dogs have been put down by the Cook Islands Police last month, in a bid to tackle the growing canine population in Rarotonga.
Daycare centre to integrate Te Reo Maori programme
It’s an exciting year for children attending the Island Bubz Daycare Centre.
Fishing charter lands good catch – on land and at sea
Despite heavy rain and strong winds forecast, three friends set out on an adventure with fishing charter company, Game Fishing Rarotonga on Tuesday.
Questions surrounding top taxman’s ‘sabbatical leave’
The head of the Cook Islands tax department has been given six months’ sabbatical leave by his boss, Financial Secretary Garth Henderson, in a decision that has reportedly irked top government officials.
Catholic Synod Forum - listen, discuss and share
For the first time in the history of the Catholic Church, the synod process has afforded people the opportunity to share their stories of existing as a ‘Church’ in the world today.
Protecting Maori culture
Mangaia is steeped in legend and mystical charm. Estimated at 18 million years old, it is one of the oldest islands in the Pacific.
New Covid variant detected, TMO calls on public to be vigilant
Te Marae Ora, Ministry of Health has identified a case of the XBB1 variant in the Cook Islands.
Cheaper foreign transfer service welcomed in Cook Islands
The Cook Islands Fijian community has welcomed news of the MPaisa platform - a way to send money to Fiji through Vodafone Cook Islands.
Clean break for laundry services as rain persists
Laundromats have been run ragged, as wet weather continues to punish Rarotonga.
Rain in Rarotonga may last until the end of the week
Torrential rain in Rarotonga may last until the end of the week as a large trough makes its way through the Cook Islands.
Cook Islander selected as NZ National Party candidate
Rarotonga-born lawyer Angee Nicholas, who moved to New Zealand with her family more than two decades ago, has been selected to stand for the National Party in the seat of Te Atatū in this year’s NZ General Election.
Population policy endorsed
The very first Cook Islands ‘Population Policy’ to address the country’s depopulation issue has been finalised and will be launched this year.
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