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Man found guilty of rape, burglary
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Tourism contribution set to surpass half-billion dollar mark
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MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
3 August 2024
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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
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Corruption report exposes ‘bribe and sexual favours’
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National
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.
Once in a lifetime opportunity for Cook Islands designers
When Cook Island designers Toka Toka and Ina Ropu-Tengaru received news that they would be part of a fashion event in London, they were shocked.
Steps to ban ‘highly toxic’ pesticides
The Pesticides Board will start registration of all pesticides imported into the Cook Islands by both commercial and non-commercial entities.
Government's ecological report challenged
Community water lobby group Te Vai Ora Maori is questioning key findings from a government funded ecological report after a six-day field study was conducted in January. Community water lobby group Te Vai Ora Maori is questioning key findings from a government funded ecological report after a six-day field study was conducted in January.
Humbled and honoured by award
Apii Te Uki Ou farewells 31 Year 8 students who will join Tereora College for higher education.
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Kiwis are being asked to start planning for their Cook Islands holiday with a new virtual 360 navigation tool.
Rapid survey for Covid assessment
The coronavirus has devastated and changed the world. The unprecedented pandemic has killed more than 1.5 million people, plundered the livelihoods, and devastated the security and normalcy of societies, worldwide.
New water station at centre of community
Punanga Nui Market’s first water station’s blessing took place on Friday morning with the special planting ceremony of lemon and chilli trees.
Shanya Sahay admitted to the bar
Shanya Ruth Sahay in Brisbane Australia was admitted as a Barrister of the High court of the Cook Islands via an audio video link.
Take care during festive season
Leading up to Christmas, Cook Islands Police Service have some strong messages for the community.
Fears for children’s safety
A convicted child sex offender has been released into the Rarotonga community without formal supervision.
‘Do your school work and be happy’
Makenna Gribble was awarded the 2020 Dux for Apii Takitumu at the school’s presentation held at the Matavera Revival Church.
Head girl leads by example
An emotional Leah Schuster fought tears as she made her way to the stage to receive the Dux of the Year award at the St Joseph’s School prize giving ceremony yesterday.
Lawyer returns for her people
Michelle Tangimama returned to the Cook Islands in 2019 for the first time in 18 years. Reconnecting with her people has triggered her heart and got her thinking to one-day return home for good.
Shipping subsidies in spotlight
A shipping company says government will be creating an uneven playing field in the crucial industry of outer islands shipping if it proceeds with paying a subsidy to a rival operator.
Staying put to ride out the pandemic
The pandemic has wrecked the nation’s tourism dependent economy. Previously when times were tough, people fled overseas in search of opportunity. That has yet to happen, but the business community believes the threat of depopulation remains.
Flowers for hope in prison
Cabinet Minister George “Maggie” Angene is open about his troubled past and time spent in prison, even though he’s now the Minister of the institution that was his home on and off for 34 years.
Court briefs
The following matters were dealt with at Cook Islands High Court this week.
Something for everyone at car boot sale
A campaign for the elimination of violence against women and children continues on Friday with a car boot sale event to be held at Punanga Nui Market.
Working together to create the next national blueprint
More than 200 people turned out at the national “Our Cook Islands Legacy National Sustainable Development Agenda 2020+ Forum” at the Domes yesterday.
Barge prepares for maiden voyage
The recently arrived barge MV Taunga Nui is preparing to embark on its first voyage to the Pa Enua.
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