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Man found guilty of rape, burglary
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Tenants face water bill burden
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Tropical Christmas starts festive activities
The season of giving and sharing the wonders of Christmas is upon us and the Tropical Christmas Committee members are in full swing organising festive activities for the community.
Motorists not getting the drink drive message as silly season approaches
Motorists are not getting the drink drive message following another weekend of chaos on Rarotonga roads.
Cook Islander researching research and uplifting ‘the homies’
Pacific health research generally leads with the best of intentions, but does it actually have an impact? University of Otago Research fellow Dr Troy Ruhe (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Mauke) will spend the next four years finding out.
Govt remains tightlipped
More than two months after the Cook Islands Government announced it had dropped legal action against a Chinese company for poor workmanship in a multi-million-dollar water project, questions as to why and how this happened remains unanswered.
Two and half years’ loss of licence for drink driving incident which ended in serious injuries
A drink driving woman crashed into a family of five tourists leaving two of them, a mother and daughter, with serious injuries.
Crown Law loses appeal on ‘discharge without conviction’ ruling
The Crown Law Office’s appeal to have a man face conviction for an incident where he slapped three women on the buttocks with a machete has been denied.
Authenticity of culture promoted in tourism industry questioned
Businesswoman and cultural expert Jackie Tuara questioned the authenticity of the Cook Islands culture being promoted in the tourism industry.
18 months’ probation sentence for ‘repeated domestic violence’
A man charged with assaulting his wife and child was told he was on the threshold of going to jail before sentencing.
Hosking-Ashford wants a second bite at the cherry
Democratic Party candidate and businesswoman Davina Hosking-Ashford says her challenge in joining politics was understanding the political platform.
House of Ariki to strengthen customary law: Turua
Secretary of Cultural Development Anthony Turua says a specific resolution that the House of Ariki had discussed at its annual general meeting was moving away from the judicial system and strengthening customary law.
Traditional master navigators lead mission to pass on the art of voyaging
Traditional navigator Tua Pittman is back on the island taking a break from sailing around the world on Lindblad Expeditions – National Geographic cruise ships which deliver programmes in education, empower local artisans and protected wild areas.
Cook Islands supports bid for tighter restrictions on sharks
Cook Islands supports the United States of America and Canada’s proposal to ban longliners using shark lines and wire leaders in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean in a bid to save critically endangered shark species.
‘Give us the respect and dignity you want for yourself’
Dancing away wearing their hearts on their sleeves, persons with disabilities joyfully celebrated the “International Day of Persons with Disabilities” to the sweet sounds of local band Harry and Tina Tumupu.
Cook Islands Fijian Association head to step down
Roana Mataitini will be stepping down as the president of the Cook Islands Fijian Association at this year’s Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Calls for change to Constitution after petition delays Parliament schedule
Opposition and the Government are calling for a change to the Constitution to allow for Parliament to sit while electoral petitions are still being heard.
High Commissioner’s term ends
Elizabeth Wright-Koteka has finished her term as the Cook Islands High Commissioner to New Zealand, and will return to Rarotonga today.
Aotearoa Art Fair: A celebration of Pacific art
There’s a particular moment when a decision is made to purchase a piece of art. It can begin with a glance, a connection between the viewer and the work that invites a closer look. It can develop over time, an emotion evoked by the image and its story. Then there is the decision itself, the joy in knowing that this piece of art will be present to view every day. Such are the moments that mark the Aotearoa Art Fair, writes Rachel Smith.
Retiring Judge keeps Cooks on the books
Justice Colin Doherty has a professional relationship with the Cook Islands which stretches back more than ten years. He balances work here with numerous responsibilities in New Zealand, including chairing the Independent Police Conduct Authority. He plans to hang up his gown and spend more time fishing when he turns 70 early next year . . . but has no plans to give up his gig here. In fact, he’s just been married here.
Four jailed following execution of large cannabis bust on Aitutaki
Four men charged in connection with a cannabis bust on Aitutaki early this year have been jailed.
Rotaract Rarotonga plans ‘entertaining’ annual Xmas event
The 2022 Rotaract Christmas in the Park event promises to be fun-filled family entertainment.
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