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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.
Two nabbed and held in custody over watermelon thefts: Police
Two men are in custody facing theft charges following an incident involving watermelons in Rarotonga on Sunday.
Government eyeing Covid-19 property for infected tourists
The Government is eyeing out a designated property for tourists who get Covid-19 which will mean resort owners won’t have to house infected people.
Cooking up a storm
The Kai Guy food truck nestled on the edge of Avatiu Harbour had a busy time making rainy day lunches despite the thunder and rain which pelted over town yesterday.
Yacht denied entry attempted to re-enter: Hosking
A yacht that first attempted to enter Avatiu harbour yesterday morning and was told to leave, attempted to re-enter in the afternoon, Secretary of Transport John Hosking confirmed in a statement last night.
No jab, no church
Four unvaccinated members of the Cook Islands Christian Church have been told to stay away from services as new recommendations have been laid out by Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health.
Making waves for Nukuroa’s well-being
A new non-governmental organisation founded in Mitiaro was able to gain a platform at the Oceania Multi-District Information Organisation in an online discussion last week.
Te Ipukarea Society seeking donations for rat eradication project
Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) have started to receive donations going towards the rat eradication project to rid the island of Suwarrow of its rat infestation.
Australia appoints acting High Commissioner
The decision to open our borders to Australia should be a decision of Cook Islands government, says the acting Australian High Commissioner to the Cook Islands.
First coronavirus case returns negative result
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health yesterday confirmed the positive Covid-19 case detected in the managed isolation quarantine at the Edgewater Resort on Friday was a ‘historical case’ after the recent test returned a negative result.
Lawmakers pass new Immigration Act
The passing of the Cook Islands Immigration Act 2021 on Thursday – despite administrative issues – is due to the support of the Prime Minister Mark Brown and the Minister Foreign Affairs and Immigration, to ensure the country has an Immigration Act that reflects the will of the people.
People holding out for PR will have to wait
People hoping to get permanent residency will have to wait for early 2022 instead of the end of this month, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Uritaua Mataiapo investiture draws objectors
Objections to the investiture of a traditional Maori title in the Cook Islands has become a regular feature at installation ceremonies.
Court seeks clarity in domestic violence cases
A Justice of the Peace is to seek clarification on assault on female cases following appearances by two defendants in the Criminal Court in Avarua on Thursday.
Celebrating all things pilates
Celebrating 11 years of bringing pilates to Rarotonga, instructor Brynn Acheson-Nooroa shared the benefits of the foundational exercise and how she aims to further its reach to benefit more people around the island.
Outer Islands travel disrupted as nation prepares for new arrivals
International travel to the outer islands will be disrupted as a result of the Covid-19 positive case detected in managed isolation at the Edgewater Resort.
First Covid-19 case lands in the Cook Islands
Cook Islands first case of Covid-19 detected in the managed isolation and quarantine facility at the Edgewater Resort on Thursday night is likely of the high contagious Delta variant.
Cook Islands News Awards
As a difficult year strained by hardship and challenges draws to a close, Cook Islands News wants to reflect on many things to remember in a year some would rather forget. With that in mind, your newspaper is proud to launch the inaugural Cook Islander of the Year 2021 award. The award recognises people for […]
Building a better future
Apii Nikao school hall was packed to the brim with bright colours, singing and dancing parents and students as the school celebrated the academic achievements of their pupils, all the way from year one’s up to the senior year nine.
Promoting the importance of daily breakfast
The students at Imanuela Akatemia enjoyed a special breakfast at school last week, compliments of CITC Avarua.
Rarotonga fast reaching a solid waste crisis: PhD
University of the South Pacific Cook Islands’ first Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) graduate has sounded warning over the growing waste problem in Rarotonga.
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