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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.
Court news
Chief Justice Patrick Keane presided over several criminal matters through an audio-visual link at the Cook Islands High Court yesterday.
Watching out for one another
With an increase in burglaries and incidences where offenders have entered properties and taken money and other valuables while the occupants are in the house, police say community groups like Neighbourhood Watch are vital.
Accused admits wrongdoing in police defraud case
One of the four accused of conspiring to defraud the Cook Islands Police has pleaded guilty.
Fourth robbery accused to appear in court
The fourth alleged offender suspected to have been involved in an alleged armed robbery of Woo’s Store in Tikioki, is expected to appear in court today.
Opposition congratulate former PM Henry Puna
Former Cook Islands Prime Minister Henry Puna was yesterday named the new Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum, becoming the first Cook Islander to take up the top regional role.
Are Pa Metua emotional about relocation
Mama Taka Wright was visibly upset and disappointed to see the belongings of the Are Pa Metua moved from the premises they had occupied and rented from Airport Authority Cook Islands in Nikao.
Dengue outbreak confirmed
Members of the public are being urged to avoid mosquito bites during the daytime - particularly at dusk and dawn – after a new dengue outbreak in the Cook Islands was declared by Te Marae Ora health ministry.
Special moment for PM and his delegation
Prime Minister Mark Brown pays his first visit to Suwarrow, the largest national park of the Cook Islands, during his northern group tour.
University saga takes new twist
The University of the South Pacific’s Cook Islands campus director hopes member countries will come together and put extreme pressure on the Fijian Government after shock deportation of their vice chancellor.
‘The region has made an outstanding choice’
Congratulatory messages are flowing from every corner of the Pacific region including Australia and New Zealand for former Cook Islands Prime Minister Henry Puna, who was yesterday voted in as the new Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum.
‘Fishing freaks’ stoked with catch
Two passionate fishermen “did the miles to get the smiles” and were rewarded with the first Broadbill Swordfish to be caught by rod and reel in Rarotonga.
Back to where it all began
This Friday February 5, the much-loved local brand Manini Wear is having a pop-up market stall at Tamanu Beach Resort, Aitutaki.
Keu Mataroa new Cook Islands Consul General to NZ
Keutekarakia (Keu) Mataroa has been officially welcomed to his post as Cook Islands Consul General to New Zealand.
Health ministry seeks updated personal information
Te Marae Ora has confirmed that the process of updating personal information does not involve gathering individual passport details.
Alleged aggravated robbers denied bail
Two of the three accused of aggravated robbery will be in police custody until the next adjournment, while the youngest of the group is on bail.
Fighting the helmet fine
Tim Buchanan represented himself in court today fighting his $250 fine for failing to wear a motorcycle helmet.
Kia Orana Values to inspire others
Kia Orana Values were presented to the Cook Islands Child Welfare Association (CICWA) to inspire and reach out to their members with a positive start to the year.
Cook Islander Pero fires up for Apprentice NZ show
It would seem that plans to semi-retire and relax after many years of hard work and huge success is not on the cards just yet for Mike Pero.
Police nab robbery suspects
Cook Islands Police Service received praised for swift action leading to arrests of suspects in Woo’s Store robbery.
Crusaders against corruption
The Cook Islands Association of Citizens Against Corruption (CAC) is now officially registered as an Incorporated Society.
Elderly care centre remains in limbo
The Are Pa Metua will continue shifting their belongings from the Airport Authority premises to the home of coordinator of the centre Moana-O-Liliuokalani Marsters today.
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