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CI Muslim opens up about her faith and journey
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19 November 2024
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CIIC directors seek $350,000 in damages over defamatory claims
21 October 2024
Man found guilty of rape, burglary
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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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Inflation eases but concerns remain
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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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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.
PR applications open
Cook Islands permanent resident applications are open with 140 available spaces to be filled.
Push for return of Christchurch flights
Castaway Resort owner Paul Ash is campaigning for the return of Christchurch to Rarotonga flights.
Cook Islands Maritime Crew back on track
After a minor setback in Western Australia, members of the Cook Islands Police Maritime Division are back on track with their training programme.
Fall at New Zealand port causes death
A devastating fatal accident at the Ports of Auckland (POAL), New Zealand has claimed the life of well-loved 26-year-old Atiroa Tuaiti who hails from the island of Aitutaki.
Covid-19 cases cross 4000 mark
The Covid-19 cases have crossed 4000 mark following a slight increase in Aitutaki over the Easter long weekend.
Inclusion in the time of pandemic
The pandemic has made life more accessible for many people through the use of internet technologies, but in the Cook Islands where the cost of living is high and communication limited, people with disabilities continue to feel ignored and abandoned.
Kiwi tourist pleads guilty
A New Zealand tourist who inappropriately touched a girl will be sentenced via Zoom today.
Easter Monday crash spoils accident free weekend
Hopes of an accident-free Easter were dashed yesterday morning by a minor collision between a motorcyclist and a van, at Tupapa.
Rarotonga drug dealers receive prison sentence
Two people have received prison sentences, while one person has received probation on cannabis-related charges last week in the High Court.
Families compete in series of fun and progressive athletics activities
The inaugural Carnival Athletics Day was held on Easter Monday afternoon at the National Stadium in Nikao.
Minimum wage under review
Cook Islands minimum wage is currently under review, however, the Prime Minister says businesses would struggle with the added cost if it was to increase.
Party to celebrate ‘Freedom Day’
The Coco House Bros are back again this afternoon from 2pm with their 11th Official Sunset Session beach party at Vaiana’s on the Beach in Nikao.
Niua School prefects accomplish project
Niua School prefects show good leadership for the younger students in carrying out a project to help the school.
Visitor arrivals forecast brings hope
Cook Islands tourism outlook is looking positive with visitor arrivals forecast to reach two-thirds of 2019 numbers in the coming months.
Incoming passengers no longer need pre-departure Covid test from May 1
Cook Islands Tourism Industry Council has welcomed Cabinet’s decision to waive the requirement of a negative Covid-19 test from incoming passengers.
Plans to decontaminate vessel
Shipping company ‘surprised’ with returning crew testing positive for Covid-19 as cases increase to three on Penrhyn island.
Carrying the message of Good Friday
Due to the Covid-19 Te Marae Ora restrictions a small number of the St Joseph’s Cathedral worshippers gathered at the Ministry of Justice Court House at 9am where they began to walk the 14 Stations of the Cross through town towards the cathedral.
Request declined
Cook Islands Chief Justice declined an application for a victim to read her own impact statement to the man who raped her.
Airline set to drop no jab, no fly policy
Air New Zealand will remove it’s no jab, no fly vaccination policy for international customers including those travelling to and from the Cook Islands from May 1, 2022.
Your guide to Easter long weekend in Raro
Easter weekend is considered one of the busiest festive periods when people from around the world celebrate one of the greatest Christian religious festivals.
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