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CI Muslim opens up about her faith and journey
16 November 2024
RAC to address mosque legality
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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
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Tenants face water bill burden
8 October 2024
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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
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Cook Islands deep sea mining poll sparks controversy
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MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
3 August 2024
Rising seas, rising costs: Climate impacts on Cook Islands economy
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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’
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Challenging ‘rape culture’
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A gust of laughter: Cook Islands Met Service uses humour to brighten up forecasts
The Cook Islands Meteorological Service has been adding a dash of humour to its weather updates on Facebook, and the strategy is paying off.
Cool waters and fast movement cause ex-TC Pita to weaken, says Vaiimene
As the Cook Islands weathered what was initially anticipated to be a more severe storm, Tropical Cyclone Pita, formerly a Category 1 storm, unexpectedly downgraded and spared the islands from major impacts.
Red Cross an ever-present help
The Red Cross, which has operated in Rarotonga for many years, was born out of the simple, but vital, humanitarian idea of helping those wounded in battle, The founder, Henri Dunant, was deeply moved by the suffering he encountered on and around a battlefield in 1859.
New admin base for Manihiki off to a good start
Construction of the new Manihiki Island administration building in Tauhunu has started with a ground-breaking ceremony held on Tuesday 3May.
Police get new recruit
Cook Islands Police Service welcomes Chester the golden labrador to the team after recently graduating from the Narcotics Detection Unit in New Zealand.
Another crash fuels police predictions
A crash at Titikaveka earlier this week has added fuel to Police predictions that road incidents will continue to climb as traffic on Rarotonga builds due to the influx of visitors.
Violent assault highlights need to curb re-offending
A Cook Islands man with a “deplorable” criminal history has prompted a Chief Justice and lawyer to agree that something needs to be done to curb repeat offending by young people.
Olympic president flies in style on Rarotonga visit
Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach has paid a visit to Rarotonga.
Police predicting more road incidents
An overnight crash at Titikaveka is adding fuel to Police predictions that road incidents will continue to climb as traffic on Rarotonga builds.
In brief: Court news
A man facing charges of reckless and drink driving has entered a not guilty plea.
Ridge Ponini’s incredible journey
The strong and sweet tenor vocals on the classic song Unchained Melody floated through the music class of Tereora College yesterday afternoon, silencing the room.
China donate's emergency equipment
China has donated 50 chainsaws and high-quality radios worth over $100,000 to the Cook Islands to be used in emergency management.
Smallest islands have the biggest hearts, top Olympic official declares
The smallest islands can have the biggest sporting hearts. That’s the message of International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach, who made a quick visit to the Cook Islands on Thursday.
Covid-19 pandemic near end in Rarotonga says health boss
Health secretary Bob Williams says the Covid-19 pandemic is all but over in Rarotonga, after daily case numbers dipped to single figures.
Cook Islands represented at International Cobalt Institute Webinar
Nearly 300 registrations for the International Cobalt Institute webinar were received from a wide range of stakeholders in Government, civil society, industry, the media and academia.
Market plan upsets hut owners
A Punangi Nui Market hut owner is concerned about getting kicked out, however, stakeholders involved in the market's future development say there is nothing for the vendor to worry about.
Flight changes welcomed
As Covid-19 daily numbers begin to plateau in Aitutaki, tourism operators are welcoming the relaxation of certain flight rules.
Covid-19 hits young more frequently than others
Youths between the age of 10 to 19 have been the most common group to catch Covid-19 in the Cook Islands.
Mother of five counts her blessings
Thirty one year old Agnes Teiti (nee Parker) is a mother to five children, and with the help of her husband Peter Teiti, runs a small side business - Cadeau Handcrafted Gifts.
Court case management gets a technology boost
The Cook Islands Ministry of Justice is moving from Excel spreadsheets to a new case tracking system (CTS) which will improve management of its court cases.
NES confirms mudflow complaint
The National Environment Service has confirmed an anonymous complaint about mudflow on either end of the abandoned Sheraton hotel.
Buying local the way to go: PM
The Cook Islands needs to improve productivity and promote buying local to beat inflation, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.
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