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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.
Apii Avarua retains Te Tangi Kaara title
Apii Avarua has proved their drumming skills are still the best after winning again the Tangi Kaara Juniors drumming competition on Thursday night.
Businesses respond to predicted GDP growth
Small businesses around Rarotonga are not surprised by a 17.1 per cent growth in GDP (gross domestic product) forecast for the 2022/23 financial year off the back of consecutive Covid-19 affected years.
Honouring our traditional leaders
Aronga Mana, Ekalesia, dignitaries, family and friends attended Te Ra o te Ui Ariki yesterday with their respective Ariki in recognition of the nation’s traditional leaders’ public holiday.
Iconic Trader Jack's up for sale
Iconic Rarotonga eatery and watering hole Trader Jacks is on the market.
Serious defects discovered in patrol boats: Te Kukupa II ‘passed initial inspections’
The Australian Government is embarking on a forced-recall of several patrol boats it gifted to Pacific Island nations, but this is not expected to affect the Cook Islands-bound Te Kukupa II.
Time to reconsider tourism
As the Cook Islands looks to bounce back from Covid-19, a leading expert in tourism says now is a great opportunity for the island nation to rethink its approach.
Candidates for 2022 General Election confirmed
The number of candidates contesting the 2022 General Election has increased by 13 over the number who vied for 24 seats in the 2018 elections.
Message in a jar discovered in church
A message in a jar written by the late Eric Vincent Browne (known as Papa Man) nearly 30 years ago in 1995 was discovered in the Avarua Ekalesia CICC when workers were stripping upstairs of the church.
Traditional leaders call for 'respect' on Ui Ariki Day
Cook Islands traditional leaders want people to start respecting and observing the Ui Ariki public holiday instead of playing sports and doing other activities.
Government’s pre-election economic update promises healthy GDP growth
The Government’s books have been opened, and strong growth is projected over the next three years as the country hopes to climb out of Covid-19-related woes.
Cooks hosts successful Aviation Meeting
Cook Islands last week hosted the second Regional Aviation Meeting virtually, attended by Ministers from 18 Pacific Islands states.
PM questions Democratic Party’s ‘funding partners’
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says he is skeptical about the Opposition Party’s proposal to source development partners to help pay for its promised policies.
Mitiaro’s ‘Ant-man’ meets Hollywood's Aquaman
Cook Islands’ Antony (Ant) Vavia shared a bit of Maori culture with Aquaman star Jason Momoa in Portugal this week.
Taxi driver found guilty during rape trial
A Rarotonga taxi driver has been found guilty of sexually offending four girls who were under the age of 12 at the time of the incidents.
Cruise ship passengers make the most of time spent in the Cooks
Passengers from the first cruise ship to the Cook Islands have made the most of their time spent in Rarotonga.
Abandoned dog finds new forever home
A stray dog who was surrendered to the Cook Islands SPCA after being unable to travel to New Zealand for adoption has found a new forever home on the island of Rarotonga.
Cruise ships return to Cook Islands
Tourism organisations are hailing the arrival of the first cruise ship to the Cook Islands in more than two years as a “return to normality”.
Centipede wanted for Eco Centre
Discover Marine and Wild Life Eco Centre is on the hunt for a centipede— and is offering a reward for those who can capture one.
The battle of the drums
The battle of the drums Te ‘Emo’anga Tangi Kaara (drumming competition) for juniors, is geared up to hit the big stage inside the National Auditorium tomorrow night.
Enthusiasts pair bourbon and meat
A group of barbecue enthusiasts have met to pair meat with bourbon.
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