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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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RAC to address mosque legality
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CIIC directors seek $350,000 in damages over defamatory claims
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Man found guilty of rape, burglary
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Tenants face water bill burden
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Concerns over Minister’s role in inmate work releases: PAC
5 October 2024
Tourism contribution set to surpass half-billion dollar mark
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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
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MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
3 August 2024
Rising seas, rising costs: Climate impacts on Cook Islands economy
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Inflation eases but concerns remain
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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’
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Challenging ‘rape culture’
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A gust of laughter: Cook Islands Met Service uses humour to brighten up forecasts
The Cook Islands Meteorological Service has been adding a dash of humour to its weather updates on Facebook, and the strategy is paying off.
Cool waters and fast movement cause ex-TC Pita to weaken, says Vaiimene
As the Cook Islands weathered what was initially anticipated to be a more severe storm, Tropical Cyclone Pita, formerly a Category 1 storm, unexpectedly downgraded and spared the islands from major impacts.
Demos urgent plea for lagoon action
The Opposition Democratic Party is accusing the Government of inaction in rehabilitating Muri Lagoon, which is often described as one of the top tourist draws in Rarotonga.
Government begins removing beloved toa trees in Matavera
Work to remove the toa (ironwood) trees that have graced the road side of Matavera since the early 1960s started yesterday.
‘Heaven has gained an amazing angel’
Former Manager for Health Promotion Karen Tairea, who passed away earlier this month, has been described as the type of woman who people were proud to have in their lives.
Opposition demands transparency over recruitment for high profile jobs
The Opposition Democratic Party is demanding transparency from the Public Service Commission and the Office of the Prime Minister over the number of applications received for a number of recently advertised senior government roles.
2021 could be the warmest year on record, Met Service says
The Met Office says it will be at least eight months before Cook Islands will start experiencing cooler than average temperatures, which means more hot and dry weather as currently experienced in the Northern Group.
Cooks registered luxury yacht destroyed in fire
Maritime Cook Islands has confirmed that investigations are underway on the matter of a Cook Islands registered luxury yacht that caught fire in Thailand last month.
Turning crisis into opportunity?
While Covid-19 appears to have given earth time to heal, some governments are reportedly using the pandemic to hurt conservation efforts across the globe.
Drink-driver caught three times over legal limit
A drunk driver on a motorbike tried to evade police early yesterday morning but was caught and arrested.
Top cop job appointment by end of January
A recommendation from the Office of the Public Service Commissioner on the appointment of the Commissioner of Police is expected to be made later this month.
Thirty-four businesses expected to re-enter wage subsidy scheme
Government is expected to spend about $14 million in wage subsidy in 2021, following a number of rule changes that have resulted in 34 businesses becoming re-eligible to collect the benefit.
Let the Games begin!
The Cook Islands Beach Games 2021 were officially opened last night at the Nikao Beach Court, kicking off two weeks of action over five separate events.
The invertebrate biodiversity expedition on Raemaru
In December, author Gerald McCormack, who is also the director of the Cook Islands Natural Heritage Trust joined Joseph Brider of the Trust, Maja Poeschko and Kirby Morejohn on an expedition to the top of Raemaru.
Connecting youths to their environment
A local non-government organisation is running a programme to help connect Cook Islands youth with nature.
Local body oil vendor sniffing out a business opportunity
This upstart business began with the sweet-smelling scented blooms of the mataoi tree.
Local authorities urged to investigate stabbing on Cook Islands registered vessel
Marine Cook Islands should investigate the death of a crew member on a Cook Islands registered vessel, says a former detective.
Cook Islanders in NZ at greater risk of hospitalisation for Covid-19
Another community outbreak of coronavirus in New Zealand could be devastating for New Zealand Maori and Pacific people including more than 80,000 Cook Islanders, a recently released research paper by Te Punaha Matatini researchers has shown.
Choosing a healthier lifestyle
This year has been declared the ‘International Year of Fruits and Vegetables’ by the United Nations General Assembly.
University of South Pacific enrolment up 500 per cent
While universities around the world are seeing a sharp decline in enrolment, USP Cook Islands has seen a huge increase thanks to a government initiative.
World’s remotest learner
Living on a tiny remote island of Palmerston has not stopped Caroline Marsters from dreaming big.
Penrhyn to dry up in 14 days
An island government official said the northern group atoll is dealing with one of the worst water shortages in years, prompting Prime Minister Mark Brown's government to approve an emergency shipment of water and desalination equipment to the island.
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