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Cook Islands passport proposal
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Top cop position advertised
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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.
Cook Islands ‘insulated’ as interest rates climb across the globe
Cook Islands home loan interest rates could become similar with Aotearoa as the Reserve Bank of New Zealand scrambles to ease the financial burden.
PM unsure of Pacific Islands Forum appearance
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown is unsure at this stage whether he will attend the Pacific Islands Forum in person.
Vaka seeks shelter in Palmerston
The Marumaru Atua crew have sought shelter in Palmerston from rough weather conditions on their return to Rarotonga from Suwarrow.
Rarotonga-bound cargo ship delayed, import costs affected
A massive cargo ship carrying goods destined for the Cook Islands is delayed at the Ports of Auckland.
Bergman Gallery opens in Auckland
The new Bergman Gallery Auckland in New Zealand was officially opened over the weekend by Cook Islander Caren Rangi, Chair of the Arts Council of New Zealand, Toi Aotearoa.
PM confident economic outlook will be ‘ahead of forecast’
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown expects the Government’s books to be better than expected, with the Pre-Election Fiscal and Economic Update due to be released today.
Tourists caught up in drink driving incidents
Two out of three arrests conducted by police overnight on Friday were visitors to Rarotonga.
Ride share services proposed as Rarotonga struggles with visitor transport options
As rental vehicles get snapped up at high rates in Rarotonga, a baker and delivery driver reckons a “ride share” service would help alleviate some of the island’s vehicle capacity pressures.
Kiwis celebrate Matariki in the Cooks
New Zealand High Commission staff have hosted an inaugural Matariki Ball in line with Māori New Year becoming a national holiday in Aotearoa.
Dog poisonings on the increase in Rarotonga
Temu Okotai from Rutaki says poison killed two of his dogs which had been part of his family for the past ten years, while Te Are Manu Veterinary Clinic is experiencing a significant influx of poisoned dogs on Rarotonga.
MV Seasurveyor at Avatiu Harbour
The first of the Seabed Minerals research vessels berthed at Avatiu Harbour this week.
National Environment Service launches communications strategy
The National Environment Service has launched their Environmental Communication (Comms) Strategy, the start of a journey to deliver communication and updates of the agency to the public.
Rarotongan food celebration expands to week-long festival
Following the successful Barbecue Pitmasters competition in 2021, the event has been turned into a week-long food festival that’s set to get bigger.
Opera singer reaching for the stars
Cook Islands opera singer Ridge Ponini keeps reaching for the stars.
Time’s up for Staycations as overseas visitors return
Staycations in Rarotonga have come to an end for the time being, as resorts welcome the return of visitors to the island.
Cannabis, the burning question in the Cooks
Cannabis laws are relaxing globally, even Thailand a country with a history of strict drug legislation decriminalised marijuana cultivation and possession earlier this month.
Young Cook Island model ready for London Pacific Fashion Show
Cook Islander Tuvaine Samuel is the youngest model taking part in the International London Pacific Fashion Show 2022.
Rape trial continues, Judge back after Covid
A rape trial is back on in the High Court after a three-day hiatus because the Judge had Covid-19.
Licences cancelled, hefty fines issued
Two people have had their drivers’ licence cancelled for a year after being caught driving with excess breath alcohol at police checkpoints.
Bank of the Cook Islands celebrates 21st anniversary in true island style
The Bank of the Cook Islands (BCI) has a vision, to become a “full” service bank provider to Cook Islanders, and since its establishment in 2001, the financial institution has come a long way, effectively offering more valued services to its clients.
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