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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.
First Holy Communion - happy to receive Jesus
Twenty children have received the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist from Bishop Paul Donoghue, witnessed by families and friends who filled the St Joseph’s cathedral on Sunday.
U.S Coastguards assess Avatiu port
Coastguards from the United States charged with a congressional mandate to assess ports and look at the global supply chain for dangers and risks, are visiting Rarotonga to conduct assessments at the port of Avatiu.
Cannabis referendum decision expected this week
The cannabis debate will continue as the much anticipated decision on whether Cook Islands voters will have their say in a referendum will be made this week.
Dog attack prompts committee to step up response
Reports of a dog attack on a three-year-old on Rarotonga have prompted the dog control committee to step up their work against stray or violent dogs, while a resort owner has advocated tying dogs up overnight.
Rarotonga Seawall bursting with colour
Alex Coupe from Auckland says Rarotonga seawall mural is “lovely” and is particularly fond of the coconut crab illustration.
Getting schools to move away from rote learning
An Australian education expert is encouraging Cook Islands schools to move away from rote learning and teaching mathematics in a more practical way.
An evening with NZ’s best known gang member
Cook Islanders will get a chance to hear and spend an evening with one of New Zealand’s most colourful characters later this month.
‘Ready to serve my community’
After spending decades working for the governing Cook Islands Party, Makiroa Mitchell-John is ready to serve her community of RAPPA (Ruatonga, Avatiu, Palmerston, Panama and Atupa) with the newly-formed Cook Islands United Party.
Investment in effective and evolving leadership
Since 2018, Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) has delivered a range of governance director training sessions as part of its commitment to better practices within Crown entity boards.
Ministry to work on proposed rules and regulations for marine tourism
The Ministry of Marine Resources will soon start work on proposed rules and regulations for marine tourism, particularly turtle tours.
A change of Professors: Laparoscopic surgery to continue in Rarotonga
Fifteen years ago, Professor John Dunn introduced laparoscopic surgery and flexible endoscopy to Rarotonga Hospital with the help of anaesthetic and senior nursing colleagues Dr Ian Campbell and Sue Valentine.
Survey reveals most and least appealing aspects of the Cook Islands
The weather, environment and the friendly people are the top reasons why people visit the Cook Islands—but poor public service, poor weather and stray animals have put a dampener on other peoples’ visits.
Reliving Covid-19 pandemic
A new documentary focusing on how the Cook Islands coped during the Covid-19 pandemic has been filmed in Rarotonga.
Last man no longer standing
Fifty-seven years ago, the late Don Dorrell, then 30 years old, arrived in Rarotonga. He thought he did not know a single soul, writes Derek Fox.
Waterfalls of Rarotonga
When most locals and visitors think about waterfalls in the Cook Islands the first and only one that comes to mind is Papua Vai Marere, which is also known as ‘Wigmores’ waterfall located in Vaimaanga.
Muri Beach Cleanup – protecting our oceans to protect our future
Beaches are where the sea meets the land and are an exceptional habitat for indicating what is going on in our oceans.
Removal of ‘speed bumps’ eases traffic flow
Traffic was diverted around Empire Bridge from Monday to Wednesday this week to create space for asphalt to be laid.
Supermarkets set to increase prices to cover shipping costs
Rarotonga businesses will have to increase the price of goods they import to cover the cost of shipping from the United States.
Census data indicates resident population up
The latest census data indicate Cook Islands’ resident population has increased despite reports of depopulation due to Covid-19 related exodus.
Local tussle with a tourist
Robert Graham pleaded guilty in the Criminal Court at Avarua on Thursday last week for common assault after having a “tussle” with a visitor.
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