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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’
8 July 2024
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.
Encouraging people to save animal lives
In a bid to promote animal welfare, Te Are Manu (TAM) Vet Clinic will take its work out to the public next week.
Cop facing suspension
A female officer will be placed on suspension as of Monday, February 22, for her involvement in an alleged assault incident last weekend.
Cook Islands Workers Association recruiting members
With a membership close to 500, the Cook Islands Workers Association (CIWA) executive board are on a recruitment drive to increase its numbers.
Drug case adjourned
Two of the four men who are facing charges of money laundering and selling Class C drugs have pleaded not guilty.
New video-conferencing facility for Chamber of Commerce
Cook Islands Tourism Industry Council recently gifted a high-quality video camera and microphone system to the Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce and their new meeting room facility.
Government delegation visiting Manihiki
A Government delegation left for Manihiki yesterday to discuss the upgrading of the proposed airstrip on the island with local landowners.
Facebook blocks local news in Australia
Facebook has blocked the sharing of news content in Australia after its government drafted a law that would force tech giants to pay for content. Now thousands of Australia-based Cook Islanders can no longer see Cook Islands News content on their timelines.
BTIB recruiting seasonal workers
A Government agency has copped criticism for its role in recruiting local and expatriate workers to take up seasonal work in New Zealand.
Rain brings relief
A wet Thursday provided much needed rain to replenish Rarotonga’s water supplies, but it’s too early to declare the summer’s water shortage to be over.
Second Chance for prison inmates
For many years, lawyers, police and the courts have called for support for repeat offenders. A local NGO has stepped up to help fill that role.
‘Don’t feed the trolls’, says IT specialist
A local IT company is planning to hold a workshop to teach people ways to avoid online scams.
Expatriate workers urged to consider all options before departing
Expatriate workers planning to return home are being asked to consider the economic situation of their countries before making their final decision.
Tawa Ngake district wins Kave Kave Fishing Comp in Pukapuka
Tawa Ngake won the unique Kave Kave fishing event on the island of Pukapuka that took place last week.
Improve dengue prevention measures, Opposition MP says
As dengue fever continues to spread around Rarotonga, one Member of Parliament says the government needs to step up efforts to prevent outbreaks to protect public health.
Renewing faith, hope and love
Catholics around the country gathered at their various parishes to mark Ash Wednesday this week.
No passengers on Friday’s flight
Passengers intending to travel to the Cook Islands will have to wait a little longer after Government decided to extend border closure in light of recent community cases in Auckland.
Tourism director Vaiimene steps down
Cook Islands Tourism Corporation has farewelled Metua Vaiimene, who finished from his role as the director of destination development after more than a decade.
Sole trader grant for Covid-19 financial support extended
Those who have missed out on government’s sole trader grant initiative can still apply for funds.
Driving-related matter for former NZ police officer adjourned
The case of a former New Zealand cop who pleaded not guilty to a charge of refusing an excess breathlyser test has been further adjourned for reserved decision.
Working together for a better future
Araura Primary School on the island of Aitutaki held the investiture of their prefects last week.
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