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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
PM Brown eager to hand over Forum chair role to Tonga
13 August 2024
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.
Crew abandoned on Cook Islands-flagged vessel
A Cook Islands-flagged vessel the MT Ocean Pride was found abandoned by its crew of 12 with more than $1.7 million of diesel stolen in South East Asia according to news publication, Free Malaysia Today.
Personal Protective Equipment to combat dengue
Te Marae Ora’s Public Health department are pleased to have received gear to assist the combat of dengue next year.
Fireworks at Rotaract Christmas in the Park Tonight
Treat your kids and bring your family out to the annual Rotaract Christmas in the Park event, tonight at the National Auditorium.
Aitutaki taro headed for New Zealand
Aitutaki has once again shown its flair for innovation by initiating its first airfreight trial of export taro to New Zealand.
Maritime and frontline Police upskill
Six Cook Islands police officers have completed dive training, adding significant value to Te Kukupa's crew capacity.
Wellington college students embrace Cook Islands culture
Queen Margaret’s College in Wellington, New Zealand had their Māori and Pasifika performing arts groups, Te Whānau o Kuīni Mākareta, perform in the college hall in early November.
Condemned Victory Theatre demolished for public safety
The demolition of the former Victory Theatre building that had stood in a dilapidated condition for a decade was finally torn down and its rubble removed on Tuesday for the “safety of the community”.
Apii Te Uki Ou principal reflects on four years service
Apii Te Uki Ou principal Mark Harris is moving back to his home in New Zealand. He reflects on his time on Rarotonga and talks about promoting an environment in which staff feel they are making a difference.
Properties with pools top pick for staycations
Properties with pools are hot on the list for staycation options over Christmas and New Year, says Cook Islands Tourism Council president Liana Scott.
Paradise and ‘man cave’ in one new store
Paradise Supplies have relocated to a new store on the main road in Panama, where customers can continue to explore and buy their products.
Omicron threat: Govt keeping close eye on new Covid variant
Cook Islands is keeping a close watch on developments around the new Covid-19 variant after New Zealand implemented a ‘suite of precautionary measures’ including delaying their border reopening plans in a bid to bolster their defences against Omicron.
Cook Island cops ramp up patrols
Alcohol consumption is at the top of the Christmas concern list for police as patrols ramp up over the festive season.
Sea Eagle II Captain says 'Kia Orana'
Since the Cook Islands maritime borders remain closed, the magnificent Sea Eagle II, the largest aluminium sailing yacht in the world at 81 metres, just sailed by last Friday.
Superfund extends reduced rates initiative to Feb, 2022
The national superfund has extended its contribution rate reduction scheme to February next year after which the rates will return to pre Covid levels for both employers and employees.
Piho wins New York photography award
International award-winning photographer, Charlotte Piho is a gold winner for the New York Photography Awards.
Demolition work starts on century old building
The demolition of the former Victory Theatre building (formerly the Royal Hall) that dates back to the 1920s, started yesterday.
My family’s pacific island home is grappling with deep-sea mining
Here’s what I’ve learned being up close and personal with the debate, writes Rachel Reeves.
Taonga: An Artists Activist
Last Wednesday at Gallery Tavioni a special event was held with the crew of the locally made and produced film Taonga: An Artists Activist.
Licence requirement for 60-plus drivers revoked
The legislation requiring drivers over 60 needing to go through a medical examination to renew their licence has finally been revoked, bringing joy and relief to those who fall under the 60 to 75-year bracket.
New school heads ready for challenge
New principal appointments for the 2022 academic year have now been finalised. The successful recruitment round includes six new appointments alongside one renewed position.
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