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$541.7m tourism earnings
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Cook Islands passport proposal
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Cook Islands has its first mosque
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Man found guilty of rape, burglary
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Expat guilty of indecent assault on co-worker in judge alone trial
An expat accused of indecently assaulting a co-worker in 2023 was found guilty yesterday by Justice Christopher Toogood after a three-day judge-alone trial.
Mauke death probed after assault claims
Cook Islands Police are investigating the suspicious death of a 58-year-old woman with special needs on Mauke, with a team dispatched to exhume her body after allegations of a prior assault.
Four ‘known’ juvenile offenders arrested
Cook Islands Police have apprehended and arrested four known juvenile offenders, aged between 14 and 16, following recent burglary incidents that occurred over the past week.
Filipino teacher brings nine yearsof tech expertise to local students
A Filipino teacher in the Cook Islands brought her nine years of experience to enhance her students’ skills, offering them new opportunities in the field.
Rarotonga marks World Down Syndrome Day
A World Down Syndrome Day fundraiser held at Rarotonga’s Punanga Nui Market raised over $1000 for the Cook Islands Down Syndrome Association.
Chestnut season brings joy and income to local vendors
Several weeks into the Cook Islands’ longest chestnut harvesting season, local women are particularly enjoying the bounty from the impressive chestnut trees planted by their ancestors.
Cook Islands continues to advocate for a balanced approach
The Cook Islands advocates for a balanced maritime levy, ensuring Small Island Developing States are not disproportionately burdened and maintaining vital shipping access.
Miss Cook Islands inspires Atiu youth through mentorship programme
Reigning Miss Cook Islands and Maine Kūki ʻAirani Aotearoa 2024, Ngatepaeru Marie Maoate, is visiting the island of Atiu, connecting with youths through a mentorship and community engagement programme.
Chamber calls for proactive approach to electricity debt
The Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce is urging businesses struggling with high electricity costs in Rarotonga to engage with Te Aponga Uira (TAU) to avoid disconnection while also encouraging for a proactive approach from the electricity provider.
Green hydrogen project enters phase two with community engagement
Motu Beachfront Art Villas is ramping up its commitment to sustainability as it moves into the second phase of a pioneering Green Hydrogen Project.
Police failure to verify informant leads to dismissal of drug case
The Cook Islands High Court has released the full judgment in which a businessperson was discharged from a drug-related matter more than a week ago, due to the police’s failure to adequately establish the reliability of an anonymous informer.
11 chickenpox cases confirmed, parents urged to be vigilant
Cook Islands is experiencing ‘sporadic’ chickenpox cases, primarily in young children, prompting health officials to urge vigilance but not yet declare an outbreak.
‘Nothing we can do’: Blackrock Preschool prepares for move to new premises
In a push from the government agency, Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC), Blackrock Preschool in Nikao will move to its new premises 30 metres away to make way for the redevelopment of the Nikao Social Centre area into a recreational and social hub.
New tourism venture set to boost Atiu’s appeal
Cook Islands Tourism is reviewing an exciting new tourism experience that is set to launch in Atiu soon.
Cook Islands host visits by diplomatic envoys for Czech Republic, Portugal
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) welcomes to the Cook Islands diplomatic envoys from the Portuguese Republic, Ambassador António Albuquerque de Vilhena Moniz, and the Czech Republic, Ambassador Jana Tyrer.
Workshop aims to uncover and combat gender violence in Cook Islands
The Cook Islands Punanga Turuturu Itivaine (PTI) is hosting an intensive two-week workshop from March 17 – 28, focused on gender violence against women and girls, human rights and counsellor training for survivors of violence against women and girls.
Tereora College opens new counselling space
A newly relocated Counselling Space at Tereora College is now open, offering support services for students dealing with various challenges.
Mauke building fire investigated
Three police investigators were dispatched to Mauke last week to look into the Island Government administration building fire on Thursday, March 6.
Te Aponga Uira disconnects customers over unpaid bills
Electricity provider Te Aponga Uira (TAU) has disconnected services to a number of customers this week who have persistently failed to pay their long-standing electricity debts, some of which date back more than five years and exceed $10,000.
Police reopen investigation into teen assault case on Mauke
More than a year after a shocking assault on a teenage girl with an intellectual disability in Mauke, police have confirmed they are re-investigating the case.
Cook Islands NGOs highlight threats of seabed mining
Local non-governmental organisations yesterday conducted a presentation on the potential environmental and socio-cultural impacts of the impending exploitation of the seabed, focusing on human interaction with the environment.
Traditional sports workshops starts tomorrow
Highlighting their dedication to the promotion of traditional sports, the Emo Aito Māori Federation of the Cook Islands has successfully requested the inclusion of Traditional Sports in the upcoming Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture (FestPAC).
