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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
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
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’
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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.
A career in tuna fisheries
Cook Islander Dr Lara Manarangi-Trott has dedicated her career to fisheries and holds one of the top jobs at the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC). She talks to Cook Islands News journalist Caleb Fotheringham at the recently concluded Commission summit in Vietnam.
Deputy High Commissioner takes charge
Considerations towards the new Cook Islands High Commissioner to New Zealand are presently with Cabinet, says Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration.
Retro revival on high rotation for one last spin
Big hair, ripped jeans and fluoros are back as Rarotonga braces itself for another dose of nostalgia before the sun sets on 2022.
Santa Parade to be held today
Christmas is creeping around the corner so bring the kids into town this afternoon for the Tropical Christmas Santa Parade through town starting from the Constitution Park at 4.30pm.
Reported crime drops
While cops are anticipating a busy end of year season with crashes, domestic violence, theft and burglary adding pressure to frontline police, latest figures show reported crime is projected to be lower than pre Covid-19 years.
Distribution model ‘flawed’: Supplier
The manager of one of Rarotonga’s two domestic fuel suppliers has apologised for a lack of petrol across the island, but feels the current distribution model is ‘flawed’.
Cooks courts clogged with unpaid fines
Cook Islands courtrooms are continuing to be clogged with climbing numbers of people who haven’t paid their fines.
Building resilient, inclusive and sustainable agrifood systems in the Pacific
Cook Islands experiences in response to Covid-19 and the global impacts of food, feed, fuel, fertiliser and finance were among the things presented by the country reps at the Pacific Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Solutions Conference in Samoa.
Climate change issues dominate bilateral talks
The United States (U.S.) Diplomatic Envoy to New Zealand Thomas Udall’s visit to the Cook Islands is his first significant bilateral engagement with the nation.
Stage set for Christmas in the Park
Rain, hail or shine, the annual Rotaract Christmas in the Park event tonight will go ahead as planned.
Dog desexing receives cash boost
A major animal desexing programme is among the recipients of a special community awards fund.
Titikaveka College caps off ‘challenging year’ with annual Prizegiving Day
Proud families and friends attended the Titikaveka College Prizegiving Day which was held yesterday.
Raro runs out of petrol
The next confirmed shipment of petrol is due to arrive in Rarotonga on Sunday, as providers struggle with lack of supply.
Poto Williams to retire ahead of next NZ election
New Zealand-born Cook Islander Munokoapoto (Poto) Williams is one of the Labour MPs stepping down at the next election.
Marae Moana Community Outreach Team visits Aitutaki’s Araura College
The Marae Moana Community Outreach team, Kevin Iro and Tim Meyer, visited Aitutaki this week.
Cook Islands hosts U.S Diplomatic Envoy
United States (U.S.) Diplomatic Envoy to New Zealand Thomas Udall arrived in Rarotonga yesterday afternoon for three days of meetings with Cook Islands Government representatives, including Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) Mark Brown and Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, Tepaeru Herrmann.
New Zealand funded ‘Tivaivai Taorei Revival Project’ proves successful
The New Zealand High Commission funded “Tivaivai Taorei Revival Project” to teach women and girls the fading intricate artwork skills, has proven to be a success.
Sharing the gift of music
Motivated to leave a legacy behind, the ambitious, vivacious and talented recording artist, Cook Islander Vaniva Tixier has released six albums of CD’s all in one hit.
Cooks health authorities brush off Covid-19 concerns despite emerging reinfection rates
Health authorities in the Cook Islands are brushing off Covid-19 concerns despite reinfection and hospitalisation rates jumping here and across the Pacific.
‘Mastermind’ of cannabis operation gets jail time
The alleged mastermind behind a major cannabis operation in the Cook Islands has been sentenced to six years and two months imprisonment.
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