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Solid and Hazardous Waste Bill referred to Parliament committee
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DPM defends CIIC finance and travel policies
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Cook Islands has its first mosque
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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.
Mandatory vaccination on the cards for employees
Mandatory vaccination will be implemented by at least one state owned enterprise and the leading private enterprise, while another supermarket has no intention of enforcing dismissal of the unvaccinated, unless government legislates it.
Booster shots to start next week
The rollout for the third or ‘booster’ dose of the Pfizer vaccine for protection against Covid-19 and its new variants will start on Friday next week, December 17.
Ministry of Justice makes Christmas wishes comes true
Christmas carols and cheer from the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) staff brightened the Creative Centre on Monday afternoon.
Mataitoga crowned Raotonga's cocktail champion
Pacific Resort’s Rupeni Mataitoga took out the Rarotonga’s Innovative Cocktail Championships held on Friday at the Islander Hotel.
Autism Cook Islands ends ‘busiest year’ with wrap-up party
Autism Cook Islands (ACI) had their final event of the year, their Christmas wrap-up party held at the Pacific Resort on Sunday.
Apii Avarua students receive awards
Apii Avarua celebrated the academic achievements of their students on Tuesday at the school grounds that was filled with bright colours, singing, dancing, flowers, and proud smiles from parents, families and friends.
MP's take offence at United Party leader’s comments
Two Cook Islands politicians have taken exception to comments they say were made by United Party leader Teariki Heather on talkback radio, claiming he has reached a new low.
Probation breach brings praise for work ethic
Solomone Taufahema breached the conditions of his probationary licence when he consumed alcohol.
Leave to appeal against PM Brown and Henry Puna dismissed again
The private prosecution’s application seeking leave to appeal a High Court decision involving Prime Minister Mark Brown and his predecessor Henry Puna, was declined by the Court of Appeal on Friday.
Don’t give up on your goals, Apii Rutaki Dux tells fellow students
“I feel great and amazing,” said Year 6 student Tai Aue, the recipient of the Apii Rutaki 2021 Dux of the Year award.
Two people questioned over alleged breach of Covid Act
Two people have been questioned by police following an alleged breach of the Covid-19 Act.
Seabed Minerals Authority ‘to consider the public comments closely’
Public comment on seabed mining exploratory licences ended on Friday but it’s a waiting game on what’s next.
Cash dividends for Atiu residents
A number of people have received their annual tourism dividend pay-out, which aims to help support the people of Atiu who receive no income from tourism.
Titikaveka College names outstanding students
Shane Tuteru, dux of Titikaveka College, was happy and humbled to receive the outstanding senior award at the school’s prizegiving event held on Tuesday.
Mangaia visited by National Environment Service
The National Environment Service was able to successfully complete an interactive trip to Mangaia where they carried out a handful of environmentally based activities with locals.
No communication from yacht prior to arrival
The yacht Pebbles that anchored at Avatiu Harbour on Monday left at 4.50pm and has not returned, says secretary of transport, John Hosking.
PM responds to friendly rally protest
One hundred people with bold placards marched to the government Te Atukura grounds on Tuesday to protest against the opening of the country’s borders in January, 2022.
‘Much more rain’ needed as water conservation warnings continue
The majority of water intakes on Rarotonga are still dry despite heavy rainfall.
Tributes flow for maine purotu
After a brave battle with a rare form of cancer, Kimiora Vogel, the Cook Islands’ first winner of the Miss South Pacific title in 1991, sadly passed away on Wednesday, December 1 last week at the age of 50.
Border reopening ‘full steam ahead’
The Cook Islands was going on two years of being one of the few countries in the world remaining Covid-free when the nation received news of their first confirmed Covid-19 case, only to find out a few days later that it was a historical case with little to worry about.
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