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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.

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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.

‘Name suppression is a privilege, not a right’

There was deliberation over name suppression as a man and woman were remanded in custody on drug dealing charges at the Criminal Court in Avarua yesterday.

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30 years of ‘impacting lives with positivity’

Virtues Cook Islands Incorporated celebrated 30 years of spreading kindness, inspiration, learning and healing yesterday. Just over ten members of the group celebrated their achievements over the years over tea and coffee in a breezy corner at The Cafe.

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Karaoke singers hit the right chord

Eight karaoke singers sang their hearts out to the delight of a large audience in the first heat of the singing competition that was held on Wednesday night.

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$200k ‘not enough’

Government will provide no further funding apart from its initial commitment of $200,000 to the organising committee planning the 200th Bi-Centennial Celebrations in Aitutaki.

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Aboard Marumaru Atua

Marumaru Atua Day 10

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Working together for the common good of the community

New Rotary Club of Rarotonga president Stephen Lyon will be supported by members as the organisation continues to support the wider community.

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Visual delight!

Today is your last chance to savour a visual feast of radiant displays of the unique Cook Islands style detailed tivaivai and various handcrafted creations.

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NZ provides vaccine for children

Following Cabinet’s approval of the Covid-19 Pfizer vaccination rollout for 12 to 15-year-olds earlier this month, the Minister of Health, Rose Brown says she’s grateful to New Zealand for its donation.

Health


Tourism industry calls for review of border strategy

The tourism industry wants government to review its border strategy after reports that New Zealand may never be able to achieve zero community cases.

Economy


Ministry defends Cooks rep

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has defended Cook Islands’ ambassador to the United Nations’ shipping body amid conflict of interest allegations.

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‘The message is very clear, there is a dog problem on Rarotonga’

The local veterinary clinic is continuing its effort to help control the dog population on Rarotonga with a de-sexing operation.

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Vandals target Apii Arorangi

Vandals, who tried to break into an Apii Arorangi classroom, left a trail of destruction with broken glass louvers, raided gardens and obscene graffiti.

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Rent holiday for market vendors

Punanga Nui Market vendors will receive a rent holiday beginning this week and lasting until the end of October.

Economy


Youth build skills at business workshops

Youth have been given a lending hand in overcoming the challenges of going into business.

Education


Talent on display at nation’s first ever Maths Expo

Young maths whizzes from across the nation gathered at the National Auditorium yesterday for day one of the Cook Islands first ever Maths Expo.

Education


Group sets out to improve the rights of those with disabilities

A massive project dedicated to reviewing and improving the rights of persons with disabilities in the Cook Islands is being taken on by co-founders of Kia Orana Collective, Amy Kainuku and Claire Wilson.

Health


Singers sign up for karaoke comp

For a night out with a difference - pop into the Cook Islands Game Fishing Club in Tupapa and listen to the hidden talent of Rarotonga’s karaoke competition singers.

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Aboard Marumaru Atua

Crew member Ant Vavia talks about his experiences on the MaruMaru Atua's trip.

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Arutanga Harbour project open

After several years of planning and preparation stages, the Arutanga Harbour Project in Aitutaki officially opened yesterday.

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