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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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Man found guilty of rape, burglary
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Four students head to Japan for cultural exchange
Four Cook Islands students are heading to Japan for a cultural exchange programme, where they will immerse themselves in Japanese culture while sharing their knowledge of Cook Islands culture.
Vaka Paikea crew joins Hōkūleʻa’s 50th anniversary celebration
Te Puna Marama Voyaging Foundation crew joined thousands of people over the weekend to mark the 50th anniversary celebration of Hōkūleʻa’s voyaging history at Kualoa Regional Park, Oahu, in Hawaiʻi, where the double-hulled canoe was first launched.
Don’t divert focus on economic diversification, businessman says
Tourism may have resumed its role in providing government the bulk of its revenues, but a local businessman says efforts to diversify the economy must not fall by the wayside.
Couple reunites in Raro after months apart
A couple, forced apart for 16 months, were recently reunited in Rarotonga. They shared their story of a love connection stronger than Covid, as well as the joyous result of dedication and loyalty with journalist Alana Musselle.
Cook Islands women celebrated in new book
A book detailing the lives of 12 Cook Islands women in Tokoroa was launched to coincide with Cook Islands Language Week held in New Zealand last week.
Man gets 15 months prison for stabbing
A young man has been sentenced to 15 months in jail for stabbing a person with a kitchen knife in a drunken brawl.
Aitutaki gears up for major events in October
Aitutaki is gearing up for the biggest celebration in its history, the 200th bi-centennial anniversary year commemoration of the arrival of Christianity to the island, from October 21 to November 1, 2021.
New shoes bring joy to children with Down syndrome
Members of the Cook Islands Down Syndrome Association (CIDSA) received new pairs of sneakers last week.
Over $267,000 spent on unemployment benefit
Government reveals spending just over a quarter of a million dollars on unemployment benefit as local businesses grapple with labour shortage following the opening of the travel bubble with New Zealand.
Making science interesting for students
Aitutaki’s Araura College held its firstever ‘Derby Cart Race’ project, building carts with four wheels and brakes and racing them downhill during the school gala day last month.
Inclusion equals success for young dancers
Young kids from Autism Cook Islands and Cook Islands Down Syndrome joined together for a dance party session at the Punanga Nui Market yesterday, where they created a dance and performed for their parents and caregivers.
Young entrepreneurs steal the show at Trade Days
The Constitution Park was a hive of activity this week for the BCI Trade Days that featured 57 vibrant stalls, string band entertainment and cultural shows.
Man gets probation for growing cannabis
A Rarotonga man who has used cannabis for the past 10 years to treat pain relief was sentenced to 12 months probation for cultivating the illicit substance.
Meeting reaffirms Maori ties
Prime Minister Mark Brown and his Cabinet met with the New Zealand Maori Kiingi Tuheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero VII earlier this week.
Buzz off: Cooks set to exit dengue outbreak
The Cook Islands has not had a dengue case for close to three weeks and a spokesperson from the Health ministry says it’s likely by the end of next week the outbreak will be declared over.
BBQ comp a roaring success
Rarotonga pitmaster champion Anthony Tautala puts his recent success down to love and patience.
Te Maeva Nui ends on a high
The last night of Te Maeva Nui on Tuesday ended on a high on Tuesday with Vaka Puaikura’s impressive ura pau (drum dance).
PM Brown hits back at critics of migration
The migration of Cook Islanders mainly to Australia and New Zealand has been happening for decade, since the end of WW II, said Prime Minister Mark Brown in his address to the nation at the Constitution Day ceremony on Wednesday.
Jury finds man ‘not guilty’ of indecent assault
After a two-day trial in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua, Ngatupuna Teinakitama was found not guilty of entering into a Muri home and indecently assaulting an underage resident.
‘Fraudulent’ healer sentenced to two years, nine months in prison
A traditional Maori healer has been sentenced to two years and nine months jail for indecently assaulting a woman who called on him for his expertise.
Tree removed from Muri wetland causes concern
The removal of a tree from a wetland area due to it being a “hazard to a neighbouring house” has caused concern amongst some residents of Muri.
Trade Days event offers hope for drum maker
Nooroa Ngametua Iu and his daughter Tarita have been resilient during a challenging two years and are back in business.
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