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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
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Challenging ‘rape culture’
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National
Two men to face Court over Boxing Day incident in Parengaru
A second man will appear at the Criminal Court in Avarua today, as a party to the offence of wilfully damaging a property in Parengaru on Boxing Day.
Ngatoko takes helm as chief of staff for Prime Minister
A new chief of staff to the Office of the Prime Minister has been appointed to lead the team in advancing key national initiatives, including the National Sustainable Development Agenda.
First baby of 2022 born at Rarotonga hospital
Rarotonga’s first baby born in 2022 has arrived to proud and happy parents Sevarna Ngatamariki and Ngatokorua Tonorio.
Church to reconsider decision on unvaxed
A special meeting will be held for the Avarua Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) Ekalesia this Sunday morning, to discuss if unvaccinated members will be seated outside or inside the church when the borders reopen on January 13.
Aitutaki’s Koni Raoni events raise close to $150k
Aitutaki’s customary Koni Raoni, a traditional exchange between villages that is held over the Christmas and New Year season, has raised an incredible $147,964.30.
Vendors excited for opportunities in 2022
Today is the last opening day for the Punanga Nui Market, so pop in and visit the regular vendors who have all sorts of fresh produce and locally made products to sell.
YES Programme helps budding entrepreneurs
Cook Islands budding entrepreneurs have celebrated a successful 2021 through the Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) programme.
Your guide to the perfect New Year’s weekend
A number of businesses will be open during certain days and times over New Year's weekend.
Giving Tree initiative brings smiles to kids
The Bank of South Pacific (BSP) Cook Islands branch had one of its most successful years yet with their annual Christmas Giving Tree initiative. Over 640 gifts successfully made it into the hands of children across the 12 islands.
Contempt of court brings warning from Justice of the Peace
A man facing two contempt of court charges has been told by a Justice of the Peace he is close to going to jail.
‘Fair weather’ forecast for Raro
Rarotonga can expect some fair weather for the long weekend as it welcomes the new year in, with a few showers and a fair bit of wind.
Ringing in 2022 with celebratory music and fun
Rarotonga residents are looking forward to a long weekend of jam-packed celebrations to send out 2021 and welcome the new year 2022.
Yala recognised in New Year's honours
A well-known Cook Islander has been acknowledged among the New Zealand Pacific Community in the Queen’s New Year’s honours list.
Business support extended
Prime Minister Mark Brown yesterday announced that the wage subsidy and sole trader grants will continue until the end of February, to allow businesses to build up after the border opening on January 13, 2022.
Government unfazed by Omicron in NZ
Cook Islands Government has ‘no plans’ to revisit the January 13 border reopening despite two Omicron community cases in New Zealand.
Retailers, shoppers benefit from after Christmas deals
Rarotonga’s gift and liquor stores are bracing for another eventful weekend following a busy period leading up to Christmas and bumper Boxing Day sales on Monday.
Welcoming New Year with Boom Shakalaka Youth Vibes
Local non-governmental organisation Korero o te Orau’s Atui’anga ki te Tango senior students along with the Catholic Youth of Rarotonga will be performing a ‘Boom Shakalaka Youth Vibes’ New Year’s Eve concert this Friday, December 31.
MOU strengthens relationship between agencies and village communities
A revised memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed with the 10 Puna (village community) on Rarotonga that updates the relationship with Emergency Management Cook Islands (EMCI).
Cops go on Christmas ticket frenzy
Cook Islands police have issued close to 200 tickets on Rarotonga over the Christmas period as patrols have been ramped up with traffic enforcement checks.
Mauke gets into festive spirit with annual ‘teretere’
On the island of Mauke or Akatokamanava, sisters, Joanne Stevens (left) and Ngavaine Makitai representing the village of Oiretumu, danced and sang with families and friends as they walked through the village of Kimiangatau on Christmas day for the island’s ‘teretere’ or ‘roni’.
Chief economist ‘resigns’
The Cook Islands Government chief economist has resigned and returned to New Zealand amid unconfirmed reports of internal rift and substantial financial settlement with his employer, the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management.
Using the Maori language correctly
Ngatoko Rongo has launched his first book Te Tātā'anga i te tangi o te reo o te Pā 'Enua tonga o te Kūki 'Airani to provide information on how to write phonic sounds in Maori.
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