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‘Serious questions’: Opposition challenges China partnership
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Ruta Mave: People’s Republic of China red flag
10 February 2025
No debt in China deal
8 February 2025
Thomas Wynne: Haka with the taniwha or dance with the dragon?
8 February 2025
‘Paedophile’ gets 13 years in prison
22 January 2025
Thomas Wynne: Where were our leaders while children suffered?
25 January 2025
$541.7m tourism earnings
25 January 2025
Cook Islands passport proposal
6 January 2025
Top cop position advertised
7 December 2024
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
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MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
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Cook Islands explores untapped potential of creative industries
The inaugural Cook Islands Cultural and Creative Industries Strategy Forum kicked off with great enthusiasm, bringing together a diverse group of over 60 participants from the creative industry.
Cook Islands must find new solutions to old gender equality problems, says Tuarae
Despite global efforts, the Cook Islands National Council of Women’s three-day summit this week highlights that the core gender equality issues faced decades ago remain critically urgent today.
Allged thief charged
A teenager has been caught and charged with attempted burglary and being unlawfully found following a burglary in Tupapa on Monday. The charges were confirmed by Cook Islands Police Service spokesperson Trevor Pitt who said the matter has been prepared for referral to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Committee (JCPC). Tupapa resident Talissa Koteka took to […]
Training re-introduced
Cook Islands Police Service has revitalised the ‘Train the Trainers’ Course, which was stopped in 2018, with the goal of enhancing local abilities.
Date calls in Pacific support
TAU whistleblower Hideki Date has reached out to the Pacific Power Association (PPA) regarding the alleged electrocution cover-up.
Summer Covid warnings
Predictions of a new wave of Covid-19 infections and deaths are circulating in New Zealand.
I don’t expect much change: PM Brown on US Elections
Prime Minister Mark Brown says both the Democrats and Republics have similar policies on the Indo-Pacific and he does not expect much change when the United States next president is confirmed. Losirene Lacanivalu reports.
Police open facility to help build force
NZ Police boss says recruiting and retaining cops is a problem there as it is here in the Cook Islands.
Strengthening delivery model for climate (and ocean) information services
The importance of effective communication and preparedness for Early Warning Systems (EWS) covering oceans and islands cannot be overstated.
Mama Ts delightful fusion of lamb curry and butter chicken
Don’t miss the exceptional flavours of Fiji-Indian lamb curry and butter chicken at the local delightful restaurant, Mama Ts located in Arorangi.
Cook Islands Tourism to Establish Destination Management Framework
The Cook Islands Tourism Corporation (CIT) is leading an essential journey to develop a Destination Management Plan to guide tourism sustainably.
Climate change pushback if Trump wins
The leading Cook Islands environmental lobby group says that if Donald Trump wins the United States elections, it will push back on climate change negotiations made since he was last in office.
Police attend to 3 road crashes
Cook Islands Police attended to three road crashes in the weekend.
Cooks Police in 2 weeks training session and training facility launched today
Thirteen Police Officers will be part of a two-week session to strengthen their capabilities in assessing and utilising appropriate tactical options in dealing with offenders.
Bail conditions changed, man travels to Pa Enua
A man who faces two counts of indecent assault has had his bail conditions changed allowing him to travel home to the Pa Enua as police wait to speak to two more witnesses.
Woman denies careless driving charge
At the Criminal Court on Thursday, Vaine Ioane denied two counts of careless driving causing injury.
Keep our water free, Don't exploit our water: Pa Metua
Landowner appeals to MPs to revoke water charges.
Deep ocean groundings
Journalist Rachel Reeves shares insights and revelations from this week’s Deep Sea Symposium hosted by the Cook Islands Centre For Research (Te Puna Vai Marama).
Ribbons of Hope calls for community’s creativity
The Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation are inviting members of the community to showcase their creativity at the ‘Ribbons of Hope’ Mannequin Decorating Competition on the November 30.
Public does not want to pay for water, says Water Petition Committee
The public does not want to pay for water, this is the message the Water Petition Committee reiterated to the Bills, Petitions and Papers Committee in Parliament when they made their submissions yesterday.
Economist cautions Cook Islands amid US$467M net benefit findings
Seabed mining may not yield the bonanza some are counting on, according to some commentators speaking at this week’s Deep Ocean Symposium.
TTV believes tariffs will lead to conservation of water
Rarotonga’s water Authority, To Tatou Vai (TTV) says evidence has shown that throughout the Pacific, if a tariff is introduced water consumption will decrease and people will begin to conserve water.
