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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
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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’
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Challenging ‘rape culture’
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National
Matavera’s new two storey commercial hub to open soon
In Matavera, the smallest district by land size on Rarotonga, a new two storey building “Te Waka” is set to redefine the local landscape with its mix of culinary delights, island apparel and commercial opportunities.
Driver ordered to pay over $11,500 in reparations after crash
Terea Ngatokorua Maruaau, who appeared in court yesterday, has been ordered to pay over $3000 in reparations to the Te Aponga Uira (TAU) after falling asleep while driving a rental vehicle and crashing into a power pole in Nikao last month.
Pilot programme teaches youth art of traditional voyaging
Master navigator and captain of Vaka Marumaru Atua Peia Patai says vaka voyaging is a lost art and he wants to help revive the tradition our forefathers were renowned for.
Over 60 driver licence issue in the hands of Crown Law: PM
The drivers licence regulation that requires those aged 60 and over to undergo a medical examination is still being dealt with by the Crown Law, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Cooks still short on cops as recruits prepare for training
Cook Islands police continue to wrestle with staffing shortages in spite of a new recruitment intake.
Cooks PM repeats calls for international recognition of climate debt
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has called on the international finance community to recognise the debt small island states are taking on for climate adaptation and mitigation.
Kosakifit on Penrhyn
The increasing number of people signing up for exercise programmes is not only happening on Rarotonga but also on Penrhyn - the northernmost island of the Cook Islands.
New mental health facility for the Cook Islands
Rarotonga is to get a long awaited mental health facility but it’s proving a challenging task to get specific information about the finer details.
White Ribbon Day march to end domestic violence
The White Ribbon Campaign (WRC) was formed by a group of men in Ontario, Canada in November 1991, 30 years ago, as a response to the École Polytechnique massacre of female students in 1989.
Te Vai Ora Maori disappointed with To Tatou Vai Bill
The leader of a Rarotonga group advocating for free, clean, safe water says she’s disappointed the To Tatou Vai Bill 2021 is ready to be made law after it passed its third reading on Monday.
Cook Islands Government still fighting for those eligible for NZ pension
Prime Minister, Mark Brown says he is still trying to help those who face New Zealand Super Fund deductions.
MIQ now free for repatriates but costing the taxpayer $800,000
Managed isolation and quarantine (MIQ) is now free for people currently in MIQ and for people entering the country on December 2, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Work on new hut for Te Are Pa Metua set to begin
The Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) has announced some new developments at the Punanga Nui Market.
Oldest living descendant of William Marsters dies at 97
One of the oldest citizens of this country Sarah Marsters, who passed away over the weekend, had been remembered as a stalwart who never tolerated injustices.
Concerns raised over multiple car wash fundraisers
With Rarotonga facing water shortage despite occasional heavy downpours, To Tatou Vai is continuing to encourage the public to be mindful with their water use in the light of car wash fundraisers hosted around the island over the weekend.
Crimes Bill deferred again
The much-anticipated debate on the Crimes Bill 2019 in Parliament has been deferred again following delays in the delivery of the final draft by the Crown Law.
Travel insurance optional for travellers
Travel insurance will be optional for visitors entering the country from January 13, says Border Easement Taskforce, despite other countries enforcing it.
No vax mandates for Cooks: PM
The Cook Islands is not considering following New Zealand’s footsteps by enforcing ‘no jab, no job’ policy. says Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Over 100 expats set to receive PR status
Over a hundred people could become Cook Islands permanent residents before the end of the year, now that the Cook Islands Immigration Bill passed its third reading.
Court briefs
Court briefs for the week ending 19th November. Loss of temper proves costly; Technician gets his wheels back; Disqualified driver told to get a lawyer
‘Fruit ninja’ attack destroys watermelons
An Aitutaki farmer returned to over $600 of damage to his watermelon plantation on Tuesday last week.
High end tourism properties getting good enquiries: Scott
While tourist arrivals are expected to be slow in the early weeks, high end properties in the Cook Islands are receiving increased interest from Kiwi tourists as the date draws nearer for the border reopening.
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