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Solid and Hazardous Waste Bill referred to Parliament committee
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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.
$800 fine for motorcyclist over five times alcohol limit
A motorcyclist who crashed into a colleague’s van was more than five times over the blood alcohol limit.
Thieves steal 90kg worth of ‘good lemons’
A Rarotongan grower’s lemon plantation was raided leaving them $500 out of pocket.
Electrical fault cause of fire
Fire services believe a catastrophic fire which destroyed a family home behind the Ministry for Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) building was caused by overloading of electrical equipment.
Dates announced for Vaka Puaikura’s Bicentennial Gospel celebrations in 2023
The 200-year commemoration of the arrival of the Gospel to Arorangi will be a significant event for the Tinomana Ariki tribe.
National ceremony in NZ to honour Coastwatchers
A national commemoration in honour of all Coastwatchers who served in the Pacific during the Second World War will be held at on Saturday, October 15 at the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior in Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in New Zealand.
Southern Group gets food freight subsidy
The Southern Group will get a freight subsidy on food items until at least Christmas in a bid to ease cost of living for those living in the Pa Enua.
Aitutaki crowned Oceania’s top island destination
Aitutaki has been recognised as one of the leading destinations in the South Pacific at a Tourism Awards ceremony.
Double Ava’avaroa tragedy avoided
What could have easily turned into a double tragedy for two inattentive swimmers yesterday was averted by quick-thinking locals who are familiar with the dangers of Ava’avaroa Passage.
Ministry holds meeting to discuss pricing of essential household goods
The Ministry of Internal Affairs, Consumer Services Unit hosted its first Consumer Stakeholder meeting with key suppliers to discuss the pricing of essential household goods.
Community steps up to help fire victims
Over $3000 was raised by the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) charity group ‘Give A Little Aroa’ in aid of the Ahiao family, whose home was completely destroyed in a fire last week.
Cruise tourism faces challenges despite removal of travel restrictions
The removal of travel restrictions won’t have an immediate impact for the cruise ship tourism in the Cook Islands.
Kākerōri revitalisation project wins major conservation award
A project which has brought a native Cook Islands bird species back from the brink of extinction has won a major international conservation award.
‘A game changer’
The Avaroa Cable is switching routes from east to west which it says will improve internet latency – the time it takes data to travel – improving connection for everyone in the Cook Islands, especially for online gamers.
Opportunity of a lifetime
For acting Australian High Commissioner, Ruth Baird working in the Cook Islands is the greatest privilege of her professional life.
Reviving traditional vaka building
Thirty years ago, vaka/canoes from across the Pacific and the islands of the Cook Islands sailed to Rarotonga for the 1992 Pacific Festival of Arts. These days the traditional art of building a canoe from tree logs is rarely seen, however, things are about to change.
Dates set for Titikaveka seat recount and hearing
A recount of the Titikaveka seat will take place on September 28.
CJ reserves decision on bid to strike out petitions
A lawyer representing the respondents to the Cook Islands United Party’s electoral petitions is asking for them to be struck out.
Losacker’s new book features locations from the Cook Islands
Long-time Cook Islands medical practitioner Dr Wolfgang Losacker has added another book to his collection called “Cruising in the South Seas a lecturer reminisces”.
Increased likelihood of flooding
People living in low-lying areas should brace themselves for the likelihood of flooding in the coming months, as the Cook Islands is due to experience another La Nina season.
More cases of hand, foot and mouth disease recorded
There are more cases of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) but it’s not yet an outbreak, says the director of Hospital Health Services, Doctor Yin Yin May.
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