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CI Muslim opens up about her faith and journey
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RAC to address mosque legality
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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
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Parliament Clerk sparks outrage over deep sea mining statement
23 September 2024
Deep sea dilemma: Cook Islanders weigh the cost of mineral riches
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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
3 August 2024
Rising seas, rising costs: Climate impacts on Cook Islands economy
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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
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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.
Parliament to pass laws on nationality
Parliament will sit again on Monday, November 22 and will first deal with who is defined as a Cook Islander.
Henderson to reapply for top role
The Government’s Financial Secretary Garth Henderson is considering reapplying for his job as it has been advertised.
Te Marae Ora prepares for digital Covid certificates
In preparation for international travel regulations, Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health is expecting to have digital Covid-19 certificates available by 2022.
Bank reduces interest rates on home loans
Prime Minister Mark Brown in congratulating a leading bank for decreasing its home loan interest rates, is keen to see a further reduction in the near future.
COP26 agreement disappointing result for the Cooks: PM Brown
The COP26 climate change conference 2021 concluded over the weekend in Glasgow, Scotland with a deal that falls short of hopes and expectations of the vulnerable smaller island nations, including the Cook Islands.
Three people bitten, livestock mauled in spate of dog attacks
Three people, including two children have been bitten during a spate of dog attacks on Rarotonga in recent weeks.
MIQ costs reduced to $300 per person
Government will subsidise the Managed Isolation and Quarantine (MIQ) costs of Cook Islands residents who are returning home on the two repatriation flights.
Not a proud record: Cook Islands biggest drinkers in the world
Cook Islands has been crowned the highest consumer of alcohol per capita in the world. The findings come as no surprise to those who have been calling for a clampdown on excessive alcohol consumption in the country.
CIIC highlights key achievements
The Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) delivered the annual presentation of their Statement of Corporate Intent (SCI) to Cabinet earlier yesterday.
Aitutaki holds cultural tour guide workshop
Tauranga Vananga Ministry of Cultural Development and Cook Islands Tourism conducted their first cultural tour guide workshop for Aitutaki on Thursday, November 4, as a part of their joint commitments outlined in their five-year Memorandum of Understanding. It consisted of a lecture style workshop at the beginning and concluded with site visits to different areas […]
‘Majority’ backed harbour dredging
The ‘majority’ of the Aitutaki Environment Authority board members agreed to grant consent for dredging works that are currently underway in the Arutanga harbour basin in Aitutaki.
Debt back to pre-pandemic levels in three years: PM
The border opening on January 13 means the economic outlook is now “much rosier” and debt will be back to normal by 2025/26 says, Prime Minister Mark Brown.
New men’s group promotes ‘happy, stable and productive families’
Te Punanga Oraanga Matutu, a new NGO dedicated to supporting and solving domestic problems regarding men and their families, held their first workshop on Wednesday at the New Hope Church.
Kurāmo’o flies away with Bird of the Year title
Aitutaki’s Kurāmo’o (Blue Lorikeet or Nunbird) has won the Manu o te Mataiti 2021 (Bird of the Year) award having collected about 4500 votes with the 'Ī'oi (Rarotonga Starling) coming in runner up with nearly 3500.
Seabed exploration expeditions ‘as early as next year’: Herman
Three companies get closer to receiving their exploration licenses for seabed minerals and could begin exploration expeditions as early as 2022.
Committed to making a difference through polystyrene
Next Shipment, the Cook Islands’ first online Mega Mall, has come up with a sustainable project idea to make use of the surplus polystyrene pieces that come with the 10,000 products that they sell on their site. Beanbag by beanbag, they are hoping to make a difference for the environment.
Live-streaming brings overseas Cook Islanders closer to home
Up to 30,000 to 40,000 viewers followed each event of the Aitutaki Bi-centennial celebrations live feeds during the 10-day commemorations that concluded earlier this month.
No jury trials until March 2022
Shut borders with New Zealand has meant a bank of around 20 to 24 jury trials are awaiting a hearing because Judges have not been able to enter the Cook Islands, says Chief Justice.
Crime stats show drop in burglary and crashes
Reported crime on Rarotonga is trending downwards but residents are being warned not to become complacent.
Cook Islands’ Air New Zealand team starts saliva testing
Cook Islands Air New Zealand staff will start undergoing regular saliva Covid-19 testing instead of nasal swabs. The saliva testing is regarded as more cost-effective and can be done more frequently.
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