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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
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’
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National
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.
Air New Zealand to prioritise Kiwi travel
Air New Zealand will not be reinstating its Rarotonga-Los Angeles route.
Judge tests positive for Covid-19, rape trial on hold
The jury trial for a man charged with rape and multiple other sexual offences has been put on pause after the Judge overseeing the case contracted Covid-19.
Flight to success
Air New Zealand staff Lindsay Graham, John Strickland and Iain Howard, who live in New Zealand, flew in specially for the 2022 Careers Expo Day held yesterday, to inspire young Cook Islanders wanting to pursue a career in aviation.
Political parties urge electorates to 'use your right to vote'
With 2022 General Election date announced, political parties hoping to get into power are urging people to exercise their right to vote.
Vaka reaches Suwarrow, rat eradication underway
The Vaka Marumaru Atua crew and Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) members have arrived in Suwarrow last week, and teamed up to lay rat bait on small motu to eradicate the pests which threaten the bird sanctuary.
Students get aviation insights at Careers Expo 2022
The National Auditorium Dome was a hive of activity with students visiting the well set up booths for the 2022 Careers Expo Day held yesterday afternoon.
Drink driving offences dominate criminal court this week
Drink driving offences were the main focus of the Criminal Court in Avarua on Thursday with four people charged with excess breath alcohol and one with excess blood alcohol.
Citizens Against Corruption files application against Deputy PM
Citizens Against Corruption (CAC) lawyer Norman George filed in the High Court on Monday an application seeking a Declaratory Judgment to challenge the reinstatement of Robert Tapaitau as Deputy Prime Minister.
JJ Browne reappointed Secretary to Cabinet
Harold Arthur Browne, or “JJ” as he is more commonly known, has been re-appointed for a second, three-year, term as the Secretary to Cabinet.
Norwegian research ship continues trip around the pacific
The Statsraad Lehmkuhl, which is a three masted ship is sailing on a 20-month long circumnavigation holding 90 students from the University of Bergen in Norway.
‘A little book with a big message’
Artist Nanette Lela’ulu is making her debut as an author with the launch of her first book “Can you see what I see?” tomorrow evening.
Kiwis ‘spending more’
A review of Cook Islands tourism has revealed that although numbers are down from previous peaks, those visiting are spending more money and time here.
Paunu clinics return after ‘Covid’ break
The “Paunu” or monitoring of children and mothers’ health in Rarotonga have restarted this week after an 18-month hiatus due to Covid-19 precautions and restrictions.
Public Service Commission calls for political neutrality
The public sector has been asked to remain ‘politically neutral’ in the run up to the General Election to be held on August 1, 2022.
PM’s Australia tour financed by Aussie taxpayers
Prime Minister Mark Brown’s four day Australia trip was bankrolled by Australia taxpayers.
Making sports more inclusive one ‘rippa’ at a time
Autism Cook Islands (ACI) has participated in a Rippa Rugby session held at Ngatangiia Field.
Patai reappointed CEO of OPSC
Myra Patai has been re-appointed Chief Executive Officer for the Office of the Public Service Commissioner (OPSC) for a second, 3-year term.
Rape trial reveals alleged victims aged under 12-years-old
A man charged with sexual offending has been referred to as “Uncle Moe” by four alleged victims who were all under the age of 12 when the alleged incidents took place.
A calling to represent Nukuroa
First time candidate Paul Raui Pokoati Allsworth is standing for his home island of Mitiaro, for the United Party in the upcoming General Elections on August 1.
Removal of RAT testing requirement to be considered
The Cook Islands Government is considering removing all compulsory Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) tests as a prerequisite for traveling in the Pa Enua (Outer Islands).
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