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Cook Islands passport proposal
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Solid and Hazardous Waste Bill referred to Parliament committee
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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
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RAC to address mosque legality
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I don’t expect much change: PM Brown on US Elections
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Fifth weekly Sydney flight to Rarotonga announced
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CIIC directors seek $350,000 in damages over defamatory claims
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Man found guilty of rape, burglary
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Tenants face water bill burden
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Parliament Clerk sparks outrage over deep sea mining statement
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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
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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.
Deep Sea symposium probes nodule mining
Around a hundred local and overseas speakers, ocean lovers, local authorities and government ministers turned up to yesterday’s Deep Sea symposium which provides Cook Islands with more knowledge of deep sea mining.
Te Are Manu recommends dogs be de-sexed 4 month and older
Te Are Manu, Cook Islands veterinary clinic are recommending that dog owners have their dogs de-sexed at around four to five months old or older.
NES addresses risks of wildlife endangerment
The National Environment Service (NES) has addressed the broader implications for local turtle populations and ongoing conservation efforts, following concerns over an incident where a young boy and a woman were reportedly caught attempting to steal turtles last week.
Seven executive officer roles up for renewal
Interest in the Executive Officer (EO) roles in the Pa Enua has grown slightly compared to four years ago, with nearly 30 applications submitted this year.
Turama, All Souls Day- Remembering our loved ones
Today November 1 at sundown marks All Souls Day, locally known as Turama, a significant occasion in the Cook Islands when families commemorate their departed loved ones.
TAU threatens whistleblower
Power authority issues legal warning to employee who quit job over his workplace safety concerns. Talaia Mika continues her reporting on the scandal.
Robot doesn’t destroy seabed habitat
A foreign company has proposed to bring in a robot to harvest the seabed, write Tailia Mika.
Environment watchdog calls for regulation on turtle harvesting
Environment watchdog and lobby group Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) is calling on government to develop regulations to prevent turtle harvesting. Talaia Mika reports.
Symposium to reveal additional poll findings
In-depth results from a recent and controversial poll will be shared at todays Deep Ocean Symposium, hosted jointly by Te Puna Vai Marama and Te Ipukarea Society and held at USP.
Seabed mining exploration to continue for years following findings
Cook Islands Government through the Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) has revealed that the exploration of deep sea mining will continue for a few more years giving time for findings to be analysed and this will take months and years.
Ocean science conference talks and awareness
The Met Office states that the workshop aims to increase the awareness on ocean science, map stakeholder information needs and facilitate discussion aimed at improving ocean and marine services as well as enhancing early warning capability in the Cook Islands. Participants will also have an opportunity to discuss needs and gaps around ocean outlooks, forecasts […]
Working mothers welcome evening paunu clinics
The Paunu clinics on Rarotonga have seen a significant increase in the number of babies attending general wellbeing checkups to track their growth and development.
Workers not safe : Opposition
Opposition Leader Tina Browne has raised concerns on the lack of adequate protections for Cook Islands workers and the long-overdue need to update the country’s Workers’ Compensation Ordinance, which has remained largely unchanged since 1964. TALAIA MIKA reports.
Prime opens Sundays to meet demand
Reporter Melina Etches says Prime Foods management were excited when they shared this news yesterday.
Board intervenes to settle TAU controversy
Reporter Talaia Mika yesterday met with Te Aponga Uira directors to get an explanation of the power authority’s handling of the electrocution of four staff members and the controversy it has caused.
700 customers at risk of power disconnection
More than 700 customers of Te Aponga Uira are at risk of being disconnected from electricity supply if they do not pay their overdue bills to the power provider.
Western Pacific to miss UN goal to cut early deaths from lifestyle diseases: WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says Western Pacific countries including the Cook Islands will likely miss out on the United Nations’ goal to reduce premature deaths from lifestyle-related diseases such as cancer and diabetes, as a result of alcohol and tobacco intake.
ICI alleviates self help in Aitutaki
Aitutaki mayor Nick Henry has acknowledged Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) for stepping in to assist with the water supply challenges in Aitutaki.
Call to conserve water
Conserving water is a key to improving supply in Rarotonga, reports Talaia Mika, and part of the solution to enabling fire brigades to fight fires in these current times of water shortage.
Crashes, burglaries on Gospel Day long weekend: Police
The long Gospel Day weekend was a relatively quiet and peaceful holiday with few incidents reported to police.