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Cook Islands passport proposal
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Top cop position advertised
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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
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.
Maine Mura – girls with dignity
Te Ipukarea Society’s Maine Mura aims to alleviate some of the pressures associated with period poverty as well as contributing to significant reduction in waste.
Bid to diversify local economy
E-sports, intuitive accounting and digital TV out of Aitutaki, Caleb Fotheringham talks to some businesses on how they plan to use the government’s SMART Economy grants.
Mobile cash app targets Pa Enua
Sending cash to the far corners of the country has long been a challenge for many Cook Islanders, but a new electronic service is offering residents a cheaper and faster way. Will they adopt this new technology?
18 months’ probation for importation of cannabis oil
Tehananaia Haas Maeva has been convicted and sentenced to 18 months’ probation for the importation of cannabis oil.
Timeline on travel bubble weeks away
Timeline on travel bubble weeks away Government says work is ongoing in anticipation of two-way quarantine-free travel with New Zealand, however an announcement with specifics on when that will happen is weeks away.
Bubble delay could result in job losses
Ministry of Internal Affairs expects the number of people on the unemployment benefit to increase if borders do not open soon and businesses cannot access the wage subsidy.
Govt financials and audit reports tabled
Prime Minister Mark Brown was pleased to see the completion of the finalised 2018 and 2019 Cook Islands Government Financial Statements this week.
Tussle over title in Aitutaki
Controversy surrounded the otherwise peaceful investiture of Taraota Tom as Tamatoa Ariki on the island of Aitutaki yesterday.
Progress on top cop role
A submission to Cabinet on the recruitment of the new Police Commissioner is expected to be done by next week, says government spokesperson Jaewynn McKay.
One thousand origami paper cranes for speedy recovery from Covid-19
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Japan and Cook Islands diplomatic relationship and the Cook Islands Japanese Community will be hosting some cultural and friendship events to celebrate this occasion.
New technology for household surveys on Rakahanga
The Climate Change Cook Islands team is visiting Rakahanga this week looking into strengthening the Disaster Risk Management Plan for Rakahanga.
Regional trade deal to create opportunities, foreign ministry says
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration yesterday held its final public consultation to promote awareness of a regional trade deal.
Man facing drug related charge granted bail
A self-employed man charged for cultivating cannabis was granted bail by the High Court on Wednesday.
Ballet lessons for kids three to 10 years old
Brynn Acheson-Nooroa is running kid’s ballet after last year’s success.
Government agencies to fix loopholes after absconded teen incident
Police says prosecution of absconded teenager’s outstanding matters will continue as scheduled adding failure to appear will result in an application for a bench warrant for arrest.
Frontline staff will be first in line for Covid-19 vaccine
As New Zealand continues to carry on with its Covid-19 immunisation programme, details are beginning to emerge on how the vaccine rollout will look like here in the Cook Islands.
Heavy rain causes flash floods
The heavy downpour yesterday caused floods, disruptions to traffic and damage to roads in the Avatiu and Nikao areas. And the Cook Islands Met Service says Rarotonga could see more rainfall before the end of the week.
21 receive government SMART economy grant
Close to $1.4 million of the $2 million available in the SMART Economy Grant has been given to 21 businesses.
Facilitating relationships not recruiting: Minister Arioka
The Minister responsible for the Business Trade and Investment Board defended the agency saying it's only “sharing information and introducing interested candidates” to an NZ company.
Justice looking into alleged breach
The Ministry of Justice is looking into the matter of a convicted teenager on probation, who allegedly fled the country last weekend.
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