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Cook Islands passport proposal
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Top cop position advertised
7 December 2024
Police need numbers and bigger budget
9 December 2024
Niki Rattle: A call for stronger human rights protections
10 December 2024
Solid and Hazardous Waste Bill referred to Parliament committee
10 December 2024
DPM defends CIIC finance and travel policies
6 December 2024
Cook Islands has its first mosque
14 November 2024
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’
17 January 2023
PM Brown eager to hand over Forum chair role to Tonga
13 August 2024
Challenging ‘rape culture’
8 July 2024
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Cook Islands grapples with ‘declining education value’
Cook Islands grapples with declining public value for education as students are increasingly drawn to lucrative but less academically demanding sectors, posing a significant challenge for the Ministry of Education.
Education ministry welcomes new teachers for 2025 school year
The Ministry of Education has welcomed a group of new teachers to the Cook Islands ahead of the start of the 2025 school year.
PR ‘something to treasure’
Tears of joy were shed as 237 people were granted Cook Islands permanent residency (PR) at the National Auditorium on Friday morning – nearly 10 years after the last ceremony.
Rarotonga man records over five times the drink driving limit
A Cook Islands man has been disqualified from driving for 12 months, after recording a breath alcohol rate more than five times over the limit.
Youth reps off to Honolulu for Young Pacific Leaders Forum
Keisha Dais and Maru Mariri-Tepou are off to Honolulu in Hawaii to represent the Cook Islands at the Young Pacific Leaders Forum.
Isamaela gunning for third term
A former parliamentarian who lost his seat in the last election is making a comeback with a new party, determined to regain his place in Parliament.
Te Ipukarea Society hold annual AGM
On Wednesday evening this past week Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) held its 26th Annual General Meeting at the Karika Palace.
Visitors rush to safety as king tides devastate hotel rooms
Australian tourist Bradley Ross and his family who recently lost their home in the Northern NSW floods in Australia had to endure a similar experience on their first night in Rarotonga.
King tides hit Penrhyn and Manihiki
Mama Jemima Tekena of Penrhyn is well and safe having already moved to another home to the middle of the island the night before exceptionally high king tides washed through, damaging her home.
Court matters adjourned to later dates
The majority of the matters in the Criminal Court at Avarua on Thursday were adjourned to a later date.
Cook Islands to host 2023 Forum
The Pacific Islands Forum Leaders agreed for Cook Islands as the host of the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders and Related Meetings in 2023 at the conclusion of this year’s meeting in Suva, Fiji, yesterday.
United Party leader wants to cut MPs salaries
The Cook Islands United Party wants to cut all Members of Parliament salaries by 45 per cent and use the $700,000 annual savings for public servants.
Getting back to business
Clean up crews were busy on Rarotonga’s south coast yesterday picking up leftover debris brought in by extreme high tides and large waves.
PM calls for reports on damage
Prime Minister Mark Brown has called for reports on the extent of the damage caused by sea waves that have been pounding the southern coasts of Rarotonga and the Pa Enua over the past two days.
PM’s bid to decriminalise homosexuality welcomed
A regional body has welcomed Prime Minister Mark Brown’s assurance that homosexuality will no longer be a crime under the newly drafted Crimes Bill.
Heavy swells leave trail of destruction
A number of homes, properties, and businesses in Arorangi have been left severely damaged after king tides lashed parts of the island on Tuesday.
Local resident has charges dropped
Some charges will likely be dropped for Iorama Ngataua who appeared before Justice of the Peace John Whitta in the Criminal Court at Avarua on Tuesday.
247 people granted Cooks PR
Two-hundred and forty-seven (247) people will be awarded Cook Islands permanent resident either in own right or on spouse grounds at the Are Karioi Nui/National Auditorium tomorrow morning.
King tides and swell warning remains
The Cook Islands Met Service is defending its response to the weather event that led to high swells throughout the south side of Rarotonga, saying it issued warnings ahead of time.
'Worst in 25 years'
Forty beachfront rooms have become unusable at The Rarotongan Resort as large waves combined with king tides smashed through the windows flooding these luxurious rooms and leaving behind an inch of sand.
King tides expected to ‘peak’ tonight: Met Service
King tides are expected to continue for the next 24 hours, according to the Cook Islands Met Service.
Airline extends labour movement initiative after ‘positive response’
Air New Zealand has decided to extend its Fiji Labour Movement Air Support initiative after a positive response from accommodation providers.
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