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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
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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
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.
Mother of five found following ‘unusual’ disappearance
The family of a 41-year-old mother of five who went missing over the weekend are delighted she has finally been found, but puzzled as to how she went missing in the first place.
New book to assist young Manihikians
Te Fuinga o Niva (Manihiki) has launched the first Cook Islands Reo Maori book in their language which is translated into English.
Mangaia hosts New Zealand high commission
The island of Mangaia warmly welcomed the New Zealand high commissioner Tui Dewes on her first official visit to the island last week.
Schools receive WASH products to promote healthy habits
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, hand washing procedures and habits have become even more important for children.
Police say dog attacks ‘ongoing problem’
One dog has been put down and another will soon follow after they attacked a Rarotonga resident on Sunday at a beach near the Castaway Resort.
In brief: Court news
Joseph Wachter charged with cultivation of cannabis and possession of a utensil appeared in the Criminal Court at Avarua on Thursday last week.
Two-week jury trial of Raro man charged with rape starts today
A two-week jury trial of a man who is charged with rape and multiple other sexual offences relating to girls under the age of 12 started in the High Court on Monday.
Bread price hike ‘likely’
A delayed shipment of flour, and an increase in flour prices, has led to one bakery considering upping the price of bread, while the Price Tribunal is also looking to review all the factors that go into the price of bread.
Election date confirmed
The 2022 General Election will be held on August 1, announced the Queen’s Representative (QR) Sir Tom Marsters on Monday.
Norwegian ship with Covid-19 infections arrives in Rarotonga
A three-masted, 48-metre-tall and 85-metre-long ship is sitting outside of the Avatiu Harbour.
Shining a light for the community
Niki Rattle has dedicated her professional life to helping others and shining a light on important issues. She talks to Cook Islands News senior journalist Matthew Littlewood about her career, her new role as Ombudsman, and what she would like to achieve.
In brief: Court news
Morey Vati appeared in the Criminal Court on Thursday for assault on a female thinking his charge was dropped.
Newcomer wants to be a voice for Takuvaine
Businesswoman Davina Hosking-Ashford is standing for the Democratic Party in this year’s General Election to ensure the needs and concerns of the Takuvaine-Tutakimoa community are heard.
Te Are Manu Clinic receive timely support
Te Are Manu Clinic gratefully received a kind donation of $600 from the To Tatou Vai (TTV) Social Club last week.
Rise in motor vehicle crashes
Increasingly busier road and an ingrained driving culture of casual or careless attitudes are the key factors leading to an increase in motor vehicle crashes in Rarotonga.
Te Kukupa II set to arrive in Rarotonga in July
The new police patrol boat Te Kukupa II will depart Australia for Rarotonga via the north Coast of Australia next month and plans to arrive here on July 20.
Local airline looking to capitalise on underwrite subsidy
Air Rarotonga is looking to capitalise on the available airline underwrite subsidy that was previously used for Air New Zealand flights coming out of Los Angeles and Sydney.
Collaboration for sustainable tourism in the Pa Enua
In a bid to strengthen a valuable partnership with the Pa Enua, Cook Islands Tourism signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Atiu Island Government this week.
Taporoporo i to tatou Ao Rangi – Caring for our environment
Conservation is a discipline best learned at a young age.
Training Te Reo Maori translators
Te Reo Maori Act 2003 states that Government documents must be translated into Cook Islands Maori, but since then, the Reo Maori Act translation hasn’t occurred.
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