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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
9 December 2024
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
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.
Stage set for annual Santa Parade
Christmas is creeping around the corner and the countdown has well and truly started.
$885k allocated for infrastructure works on Mangaia
Taxpayers will fund the Mangaia Works Programme to the tune of $885,000 over two years as extensive infrastructure works get underway.
Darts club throws lifeline to less fortunate
The Charlies Eke Darts Club based in Titikaveka are not just about sport and socialising, the kind hearted members have donated over $12,600 to various community organisations on Rarotonga and the Pa Enua.
Palmerston hosting pre-Christmas celebrations
The Marsters families from Palmerston island are hosting an extravagant evening of live music, cultural entertainment, and island buffet food tonight.
St Joseph's ends school year on a high
After a successful 2021 academic year, St Joseph’s Primary School’s principal says they are moving in the right direction and moving forward for the better.
New Act brings relief to deregistered companies
Local businesses that have been struck off the companies register can now reregister following the passing of the Companies Amendment Bill 2021 during the recent Parliament sitting.
Cook Islands formalise diplomatic ties with Kuwait
Cook Islands has formalised diplomatic relations with the Government of the State of Kuwait following a signing ceremony in Wellington earlier this month.
Record 1000 Christmas Boxes packed for families in need
Christmas spirit is well and truly alive in Rarotonga when 1000 Christmas Boxes – a record for the Cook Islands Christmas Box project – were packed in an hour and 30 minutes.
May deadline for Empire bridge
Construction of the replacement Empire Bridge costing Cook Islands taxpayers $5 million is on track to be completed by May.
Christmas creative ei competition
As a lead up to Christmas and taking advantage of the abundance of flowers on the island, the Punanga Nui Market vendors have organised an ei making competition for this Friday December 17.
First Fireworks and Christmas event for Mitiaro
For the first time, the island of Mitiaro marked the festive season with a Christmas at the Wharf event and dazzling display of fireworks.
CISPCA makes urgent appeal after puppies found on beach
Cook Islands SPCA (CISPA) has seen a surge in calls after finding five distressed, sick, and starving puppies abandoned in Panama.
Maori education site goes live
A Cook Islands Māori version of educational website Get Safe Online is now live.
Rain brings relief to Penrhyn
Over the past few weeks rain has poured down on the Northern group atoll of Penrhyn, bringing sighs of welcome relief for approximately 250 residents.
Piho’s gallery sneak peek
Award-winning photographer Charlotte Piho is opening her new gallery in Muri from 6pm today for a first look.
PM signs off on USD $80m loan
Cook Islands has borrowed (USD) $40 million from the Asian Development Bank for immediate financing needs with an additional (USD) $40 million set aside if the country becomes in need of the money.
Government works planned for Mangaia
More resilient and fit-for-purpose public buildings, better access to quality services and infrastructure, employment opportunities, improved health and wellbeing, enhanced community pride – we envision all of these things and more for the people of Mangaia and in turn the rest of our Pa Enua as each new project comes to fruition, writes Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Wet weather lashes parts of Rarotonga
Heavy rain and thunderstorms lashed parts of the Cook Islands over the weekend, flooding areas around Rarotonga.
Raro cops to step up helmet enforcement
Rarotonga cops are stepping up motorcycle helmet enforcement as the island heads in to the silly season.
101-year-old Emily Russell laid to rest
In an extraordinary life spanning over a century, Emily Patience Mii-Metua Russell has left behind a lasting impression on those who have crossed paths with her.
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