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No debt in China deal
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22 January 2025
Thomas Wynne: Where were our leaders while children suffered?
25 January 2025
$541.7m tourism earnings
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Cook Islands passport proposal
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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
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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
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Tourism contribution set to surpass half-billion dollar mark
25 September 2024
Anxiety on the rise: Cook Islands faces mental health challenge
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MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
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Immigration strengthens workforce resilience and service delivery
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) completed a recruitment round in February 2025 to fill vacancies within the Immigration border team.
Lack of recognition for indigenous women and girls
The United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) meets annually to address the widespread inequalities, violence and discrimination women continue to face around the world.
Court Briefs
Court briefs for the week of October 1, 2021.
Chamber partners with Australian counterpart
Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Australia Pacific Islands Business Council in a combined effort to “support and promote inclusive economic development and employment growth in the Cook Islands”.
Showing their Mana Tiaki to keep the island clean
The team at MOTU Villas have taken the initiative to spread a message of Mana Tiaki and encourage the public through a community outreach project to keep their communities clean and to preserve the natural beauty of the island they live on.
Citizens Against Corruption heads to Court of Appeal
Citizens Against Corruption are not giving up in their private prosecution against Prime Minister Mark Brown and his predecessor Henry Puna.
Eyes on the prize
The students at Apii Te Uki Ou hosted their iconic annual Gala Day yesterday, ever so energetic and eager to light up their school with fun and games even after participating in the inter-school Prince of Wales Athletics Day the day before.
Tighter measures for returnees
A person who volunteered at the Cook Islands Vaccination Drive in Mangere last week where stranded Cook Islanders also offered support, has been tested positive for Covid-19, prompting tighter conditions for those returning home.
High profile case granted suppression
A high profile Cook Islander appeared in Court yesterday.
Cultural tour guide workshop concludes
Tauranga Vananga Ministry of Cultural Development and Cook Islands Tourism conducted their final round of cultural tour guide workshops on Thursday last week.
Businesses question sustainability as Govt pays $4.1m in subsidies
Businesses are again grateful for the second round of government wage subsidy support launched due to border closure and suspension of the quarantine free travel bubble with New Zealand in August. However they’re simultaneously doubtful of a future in reliance on government handouts, asking if they are economically sustainable.
Cook Islands to celebrate Maritime Day
The Ministry of Transport, as the Cook Islands Maritime Safety Authority, is paying tribute to seafarers as it marks the World Maritime Day 2021 which is celebrated annually on September 30.
Slow internet complaint ‘ill-informed’
Mobile operator Vodafone says complaint about internet speed made on social media was “ill informed”.
Parliament deferred as review of Standing Orders continues
Cook Islands Parliament has been deferred to early November as two key members are stranded in New Zealand.
Local distribution network slows internet
Business owner Stephen Lyon took to social media to complain about Vodafone’s internet speed - supported by more than 90 comments – but the Cook Islands telecommunications regulator says the problem will take time to fix.
Covid-19: Vax and vacation? Why that Pacific Island holiday will still mean 'traveller beware'
Pacific Island countries are betting big on vaccination as a strategy for resuming tourism by Christmas and bringing much needed relief for their struggling economies.
Relief for Caregivers
Caregivers were surprised and relieved to learn that if they are “burnt out”, there are services of a nurse available who can help out and relieve them for a night.
Marumaru Atua returns
Marumaru Atua safely returns to Rarotonga from the Southern group as part of its Taue E Moana (The Ocean and I) voyage.
A Park for kids to chase their BMX and skateboarding dreams
In the near future, kids can chase their BMX and skateboard Olympic dreams, right here on Rarotonga.
‘Early detection can save your breast and your life’
Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation is looking forward to October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The organization has raised awareness for women’s breast cancer since it was founded in 2003 are is encouraging women to once again be breast aware and healthy, and for the rest of the community to come on board to raise awareness and funds.
Border restrictions extended, 400 set to return to managed isolation quarantine
Border restrictions to the Cook Islands have been extended until November.
Public share fears ahead of youth vaccinations
There is fear among Cook Islands parents and caregivers as the day for youth vaccinations looms.
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