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National
Celebrating International Women’s Day
The Ministry of Internal Affairs (INTAFF) hosted International Women’s Day at the Punanga Nui Market on Saturday with the theme “Accelerate Action for Gender Equality- for ALL Women and Girls.”
MPs’ travel expenses exceed $350,000 in six months
Cook Islands MPs spent over $350,000 on overseas travel in the first half of the 2024/25 financial year, with a significantly increased budget allowing for further expenditures and calls to upgrade MP travel classes.
Minister orders review into the functions of BTIB
The Minister in charge of the Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) – Patrick Arioka – has commissioned a review into the functions of the board.
Weather Office commemorates World Meteorological Day
The Cook Islands Meteorological Services director Arona Ngari and his team joined 192 members of the World Meteorological Organisation in commemorating World Meteorological Day on Tuesday.
Parliament approves Agriculture Bill
The new Agriculture Act 2021 provides the Ministry with a clear legal mandate for powers which it requires to more effectively manage the agriculture sector, says Agriculture Secretary Temarama Anguna-Kamana.
Suspected dengue in Mauke, outbreak continues in Raro
A suspected case in the Pa Enua and ongoing cases in Rarotonga indicate the dengue outbreak is showing no signs of abating.
CookSafe+ mobile app ready for download soon
CookSafe+, an app extension of CookSafe Covid-19 contact tracing system is completed and will soon be available for download, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Officials seeking family connection to Commonwealth War Grave
Families of six Cook Islands First World War soldiers are being requested to contact NZ officials in lead up to the dedication of the new Pacific Islands Memorial at the Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington this weekend.
Govt briefs tourism industry on Covid-19
Tourism industry stakeholders were given a rundown of government’s preparedness for two-way, quarantine-free travel with New Zealand yesterday, however officials didn’t provide the most coveted piece of information – a date for when they can expect to welcome visitors.
Parliament this week
Briefs from this week's two-day sitting of Parliament.
Man found guilty of two acts of indecent assault
Chief Justice Sir Hugh Williams QC says prison time “is likely” for a re-offender found guilty of two acts of indecent assault.
PM Brown heads to Aotearoa for travel bubble discussions with NZ PM Ardern
Securing a new date for two-way travel with New Zealand is at the top of the agenda for Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Police retirement age removed
Parliament yesterday agreed to remove compulsory retirement at the age of 60 years for members of the police to accommodate the incoming Police Commissioner.
Puna bids farewell with some words of advice
It was an emotional moment for former prime minister Henry Puna on Tuesday, as he bid farewell to Parliament while announcing his retirement as MP for Manihiki.
Fatal trap for eagle rays
Two eagle rays are believed to be the latest victims of the use of gill nets, which have been known to fatally trap marine life, including endangered turtles.
Fraud charge withdrawn as police had no evidence
A 73-year-old French national had fraud charge brought against him dropped after police failed to present evidence to proceed with the charge.
Middle-aged man accused of two acts of indecent assault
A middle-aged man appeared in the High Court yesterday charged with two acts of indecently assaulting a girl under the age of 12.
Utariki Rangatira invested
The rain held for the investiture of Grace Rea as the new Utariki Rangatira at Te Porotaka Marae in Turangi-Ma-Nga-Mataiapo last Friday afternoon.
Travel bubble delay: PM to ‘secure a confirmed new date’
The two-way quarantine free travel with New Zealand expected to start by the end of this month will be postponed.
Mauke MP Tura appointed Speaker of Parliament
Tai Tura was last night sworn in as the new Speaker of Parliament at a special ceremony held at the Queen’s Representative His Excellency Sir Tom Marsters’ residence in Titikaveka.
Walking to the beats of their own drum
The Emo’Anga Tangi Ka’ara Battle of the Drums Schools Competition drew an impressive crowd as the female members in each group stood out with their amazing skills at the National Auditorium Domes on Friday night.
Police continue fight against illicit drugs
Community cooperation is crucial in the fight against illicit drugs, says the Cook Islands Police.
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