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No debt in China deal
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Thomas Wynne: Haka with the taniwha or dance with the dragon?
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Thomas Wynne: Where were our leaders while children suffered?
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Cook Islands passport proposal
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Niki Rattle: A call for stronger human rights protections
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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
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RAC to address mosque legality
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I don’t expect much change: PM Brown on US Elections
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Fifth weekly Sydney flight to Rarotonga announced
23 October 2024
CIIC directors seek $350,000 in damages over defamatory claims
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Man found guilty of rape, burglary
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Tenants face water bill burden
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Parliament Clerk sparks outrage over deep sea mining statement
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Deep sea dilemma: Cook Islanders weigh the cost of mineral riches
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Cook Islands explores untapped potential of creative industries
The inaugural Cook Islands Cultural and Creative Industries Strategy Forum kicked off with great enthusiasm, bringing together a diverse group of over 60 participants from the creative industry.
Cook Islands must find new solutions to old gender equality problems, says Tuarae
Despite global efforts, the Cook Islands National Council of Women’s three-day summit this week highlights that the core gender equality issues faced decades ago remain critically urgent today.
Mosque pin removed from Google Maps after ‘amicable’ dialogue with landowners
A Google Maps pin identifying a private home as a mosque in Rarotonga has been removed after an ‘amicable resolution’ between the landowners and the occupiers of the property.
New mammogram machine arrives next week, confirms Prime Minister
A new state-of-the-art mammogram machine is set to arrive in Rarotonga by next Friday, Prime Minister Mark Brown announced this at a Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation event on Saturday night.
Land and Lease: Unlocking subtle value drivers in the Cook Islands
Understanding the key factors that influence land values is essential for making informed decisions. By Jeff Tikitau Elite Management.
‘Rogue’ operator puts lives at risk
A group of tourists were put at risk by a turtle tour operator who took them out to Avaavaroa Passage in adverse weather conditions, prompted calls from stakeholders for stricter regulations on ‘rogue operators’.
Wearing soars to the top
It was an emotional roller coaster for 17-year-old Katee Wearing, who was named Tereora College Dux 2024 at the annual prize-giving ceremony on Thursday evening, held in the school hall packed with families and loved ones.
Court brief
The case of a man accused of raping a girl under the age of 12 has been adjourned to January 31, 2025, as he did not appear in the Criminals Court for his call over on Thursday due to extreme mobility issues.
SBMA commissioner resigns
The Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) has announced the resignation of Alex Herman as Seabed Minerals Commissioner, ending a significant chapter in the authority’s history.
Survey reveals shocking domestic violence figures in Cook Islands
The 2014 Cook Islands Family Health and Safety Survey, re-opened by Cook Islands National Council of Women (CINCW), reveals alarmingly high rates of domestic violence against women across the islands, with physical and sexual violence being prevalent, particularly in the Southern Group Islands.
Paddlers honour friend with donation
The Dennes Boys Vaka Eiva crew from Australia has generously donated stationery supplies, sports equipment and t-shirts to Apii Takitumu in Matavera.
Tereora College honours top students
The sounds of drums and joyful cheers drowned out the pouring rain as over 700 students of Tereora College celebrated the end of the academic year with their annual prize-giving event on Thursday night.
Building dreams, kit by kit
Next Kit Home, a two-year-old local company, is striving to make building homes simpler and more affordable in the Cook Islands.
Family feud erupts at investiture ceremony
In an emotional display of cultural tensions, families gathered in a noisy fervent and physical ‘pato’i’ (protest) during the ‘akauru’uru’anga’ (traditional investiture ceremony) for the Pera Mataiapo Tutara title of Vaka Puaikura at the Kainganui Marae this week.
Legacy lives on: Tekeu honoured with ancestral Mataiapo title
Fifty-six years after his late father held the title, Tekeu Maki Tekeu, 68, was yesterday invested with the Ta Mataiapo title of Matavera.
Water cartage on the rise as residents battle low pressure
The much-needed rain yesterday is expected to bring some relief to Rarotonga residents residing on higher grounds who continue to battle low or no water pressure.
Kavera crash accused on strict bail conditions
A man facing multiple charges following a major crash in Kavera on Sunday evening has been remanded on bail under four strict conditions by the Criminal Court.
Cook Islands pledges support for women’s empowerment and gender equality
The Cook Islands delegation led by Internal Affairs Minister Vainetutai Rose Toki-Brown “actively” participated in the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on the Beijing+30 Review, held in Bangkok, Thailand, from November 19–21.
Serving success: Teen’s late-night grind for tennis trip
A 14-year-old aspiring professional tennis player from Tupapa has turned to late-night hustle and creativity to raise funds for a significant milestone in his sporting journey.
Controversy over water bills- Tourism Industry Council calls for ‘dry run’
The Tourism Industry Council has suggested that the first water bill issued this month be treated as a ‘dry run’ due to concerns about the fairness and transparency of the new water billing system.
Mangaia Science Expo: Island students explore ‘Beyond the Sky’
Mangaia School students and island residents are being treated to a rare opportunity to participate in a science expo titled “Te Rangi Atea – Beyond the Sky,” held on the island this week.
Call the expert: Specialist shares expertise on tiling solutions
For over eight years, Nick Reeves has been providing specialised tiling, waterproofing, and adhesive solutions in the Cook Islands.
