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Solid and Hazardous Waste Bill referred to Parliament committee
10 December 2024
DPM defends CIIC finance and travel policies
6 December 2024
Cook Islands has its first mosque
14 November 2024
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
6 November 2024
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
25 September 2024
Parliament Clerk sparks outrage over deep sea mining statement
23 September 2024
Deep sea dilemma: Cook Islanders weigh the cost of mineral riches
21 September 2024
Anxiety on the rise: Cook Islands faces mental health challenge
7 September 2024
Cook Islands deep sea mining poll sparks controversy
7 September 2024
MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
3 August 2024
Rising seas, rising costs: Climate impacts on Cook Islands economy
2 September 2024
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
22 August 2024
Corruption report exposes ‘bribe and sexual favours’
17 January 2023
PM Brown eager to hand over Forum chair role to Tonga
13 August 2024
Challenging ‘rape culture’
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National
Two men to face Court over Boxing Day incident in Parengaru
A second man will appear at the Criminal Court in Avarua today, as a party to the offence of wilfully damaging a property in Parengaru on Boxing Day.
Ngatoko takes helm as chief of staff for Prime Minister
A new chief of staff to the Office of the Prime Minister has been appointed to lead the team in advancing key national initiatives, including the National Sustainable Development Agenda.
Can customs ensure conservation?
A recent confrontation between a Government MP and a Rarotonga market stall operator over the harvesting of Avake (sea urchin) has revived calls to give traditional conservation practices greater authority by incorporating them into law.
Aitutaki young photographers stand with the best in the Pacific
We are delighted to announce that nine young students from our Aitutaki environmental photography module have been selected as finalists in the UK Pacific Climate Photography Competition, writes Te Ipukarea Society.
Nukutere College ‘rocks their socks’
Colourful, quirky, and creatively designed socks added flashes of colour to the uniforms of students and teachers of Nukutere College.
Helping save lives
Local supermarket Prime Foods donated four Automated External Defibrillator’s (AED) to Water Safety & Surf Lifesaving Cook Islands for installation across the island.
Parliament to convene on Monday
Parliament is expected to receive updates from several select committees and elect Mauke MP Tai Tura as Speaker during a brief sitting next week.
Domestic violence cases on the rise
Domestic violence casts a broad shadow over the daily work of police, falling into a range of disputes, from verbal arguments to physical abuse.
No conspiracy shown between Brown and Puna: Chief Justice
Chief Justice Sir Hugh Williams QC yesterday dismissed the charges filed against Prime Minister Mark Brown and former prime minister Henry Puna at the High Court yesterday.
Case dismissed
Prime Minister Mark Brown and former prime minister Henry Puna were yesterday relieved and overjoyed with the High Court’s decision to dismiss charges levelled against them in a private prosecution.
Judge dismisses case against PM Brown and Puna
A High Court Judge has dismissed a private prosecution case against Prime Minister Mark Brown and former PM & incoming Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Henry Puna, clearing the two of fraud charges.
Apii Te Uki Ou to construct multi-purpose classroom
Te Uki Ou Primary School will soon start construction of a multi-purpose classroom with grant money from the Japanese Embassy.
Empire bridge replacement to take six months
Work is due on the replacement of the daily used town bridge located next to the Empire Theatre.
Donation makes Creative Centre Rarotonga breezier and brighter
Rotary Club of Rarotonga has stepped in to provide lights and ceiling fans to Creative Centre Rarotonga in their bid to brighten the lives of its members.
Young swimmers make a splash in annual swim event
Thursday's hot weather provided the perfect environment for the primary school’s swimming competition held at Vaiana’s, Nikao lagoon.
Pull up your odd socks for Down syndrome
Friday is a great day to show off the socks you own that are missing a pair – and for a good cause.
‘Negotiation’ text messages presented in Court during charter flight trial
Text messages and mobile calls between Prime Minister Mark Brown and his deputy Robert Tapaitau in the aftermath of the 2018 General Elections were presented in the High Court yesterday.
PM welcomes Opposition’s stance on seabed mining
As the debate continues over the pros and cons of deep sea mining, there is now unanimous support by both major political parties for exploration by companies interested in harvesting minerals from the ocean floor.
Former Govt MP was medical referral, court hears during charter flight case
A former MP from the governing Cook Islands Party was a medical referral in the charter flight that picked up Independent MP Robert Tapaitau from Penrhyn.
Drummers show off their girl power
Lia Taio loves her culture so much she opted out of swimming training because it clashed with drumming rehearsals.
2018 and 2019 Audit report highlights recurring issues
Recurring issues such as poor record keeping, scant evidence, and limiting access to auditors, continue to prevent the Cook Islands Audit Office from endorsing the government’s financial position.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder
A unique mix of carvings by artist Hori Miller complemented the scenic beachfront ocean view of his art exhibition in Vaimaanga Tuesday night.
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