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Solid and Hazardous Waste Bill referred to Parliament committee
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DPM defends CIIC finance and travel policies
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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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Man found guilty of rape, burglary
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Tenants face water bill burden
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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.
Exciting year ahead for schools
The past couple of weeks have been abuzz with families eagerly preparing for the new school year with enthusiastic learners and teachers heading back to school on Rarotonga and the Pa Enua on Monday.
Nom de plumes letters policy reinstated
Cook Islands News is re-opening its editorial columns to letters to the editor by writers using nom de plumes as opposed to their real names.
Rubbish dumping not on, says MP
Members of the public and campers at the Social Centre in Nikao are being asked to look after their rubbish.
CookSafe contact tracing specifically for Cook Islanders, says Chamber
With the addition of Bluetooth functionality to the CookSafe contact tracing system on the horizon, the Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce would like to remind all Cook Islanders how important it is to keep using their CookSafe cards.
Ready to rep the Cook Islands
Emma Tepaeru Kainuku-Walsh, Miss Cook Islands 2019 pageant first runner-up in, will represent Cook Islands at the 60th Miss International beauty pageant this year.
Government responds to latest community Covid case in NZ
Following a confirmed community Covid-19 case in Northland New Zealand, Te Marae Ora is keeping in daily contact with the New Zealand Ministry of Health and will implement further measures as required if the situation changes.
Humble hero saves kids at Trader Jack’s
Three young people who got into trouble in the water at Trader Jack’s on Saturday, have a locally trained lifeguard to thank for saving their lives.
Support for farmers priority for Agriculture Ministry
Ministry of Agriculture says they are in a good position to continue to actively support farmers this year in a number of areas.
Passengers told to wear masks
As 41 people arrived back on Rarotonga on Friday, another 125 Cook Islanders head back to New Zealand this afternoon.
Secure it or lose it, police warn even after drop in thefts
Among the declining crime statistics of unlawful activity being reported to the Cook Islands Police Service, incidents of theft have been steadily dropping each year, for more than 10 years.
Celebrating Australia Day ‘Kuki style’
A group of Cook Islanders who have previously resided in Australia for an extended period will be hosting a special event for Australia’s High Commissioner to the Cook Islands Dr Christopher Watkins on Australia Day.
Water galleries installed in Penrhyn
Government has completed the installation of water galleries in the villages of Omoka and Tetautua to help alleviate ongoing water issues in Penrhyn.
Terangi the turtle recovers
Te Ara O Te Onu Cook Islands has released the endangered Hawksbill turtle named Terangi that was found trapped in a fishing net, into the lagoon in Tikioki, after a short “staycation” in the salt water pool at Ocean Escape Resort.
Hospital Covid ward ready for activation
Protective gear is in stock, staff have been trained, and renovations are complete at a specially-equipped and segregated ward at Rarotonga Hospital, where severely ill patients will be treated should coronavirus arrive in the Cook Islands.
Tips and tricks to achieving an eco-friendly school year
With school starting on Monday, we have put together some tips on how students can reduce the amount of waste an individual can create, particularly when it comes to lunch waste.
Stolen firearm probe ongoing
A week after an alleged fire arm theft incident, police yesterday said the case is still pending. The firearm is alleged to have been taken from an unsecured location.
PM welcomes Biden decision on climate change
Prime Minister Mark Brown yesterday welcomed the United States’ commitment to re-join the Paris Agreement on climate change.
La Nina could prolong Penrhyn drought and heatwave
Much of the country continues to grapple with the high temperatures from the summer, with the ongoing La Nina weather event believed to be responsible for drier weather in the north.
Feeling hot, hot, HOT!
For those heading to watch the action at the Cook Islands Beach Games 2021 at Nikao Social Centre, an essential item to take may be an umbrella, not because it’s raining but because the sun is scorching!
Local Covid tracing app to be ‘similar’ to NZ
Government says an additional application to enhance the country’s Covid-19 contact tracing system will be implemented by the end of March.
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