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Cook Islands passport proposal
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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.
Pasifika Air looking to spread its wings
Pasifika Air’s website is advertising three flights a week from Wellington and Christchurch to the Cook Islands’ capital Rarotonga.
Positive start to 2021, police say
Police are encouraged by the generally peaceful conduct around the island and further seek everyone’s continued help to reduce speed and keep the roads safe.
Pare rito making mamas forge bonds during hat making
After six months of learning the skill to weave a treasured “pare rito”, 12 Ngatangiia Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) women proudly displayed their 60 hats last weekend.
Representing Cook Islands with pride
Rose Henry feels very privileged and honoured to be selected to represent her Cook Island culture and Pacific people on an international level.
Muri in hot water
Muri lagoon is in dire condition as environmental conditions combined with human activity have resulted in the sudden death of marine life and a warning to residents to avoid swimming in the area.
‘We got through 2020 together’, PM says in address to nation
In an address to the people of the Cook Islands, PM Mark Brown says good riddance to 2020 and looks ahead to a new year which he says will involve further sacrifice and hardship, but also prosperity.
Covid-19 stimulus package extended
The Cook Islands people continue to be the government’s top priority in 2021 with announcements including extension of the wage subsidy and the expectation that Kiwis will be welcomed back to the country’s shores by March 2021.
Change needs to start from within, opposition leader says.
Opposition leader Tina Brown of the Democratic Party lays out priorities and a clear goal to form a Demo-led Government in 2021 in her New Year's address.
Rarotonga residents are still being urged to ‘save water’.
Water supply agency To Tatou Vai continues to monitor the water situation at the intakes on the island.
Residents advised to avoid swimming in Muri lagoon
Government is advising residents to avoid swimming and the harvesting of seafood in Muri Lagoon.
Big year for Chamber of Commerce
It was a year of challenges, change and uncertainty, but for the Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce, 2020 was also a year of growth, expansion and breaking new ground.
Cook Islanders in NZ recognised for community service
Three New Zealand-based Cook Islanders have been named on the New Year Honours list.
Police ‘abusing powers’ in drunk driving cases
The conduct of local law enforcement officials in drunk driving cases is under scrutiny after a spate of arrests for driving under the influence of alcohol during the holiday season.
Keeping the festive spirit alive in Mauke
Impending rain did not dampen the island pride and festive spirits of the Kimiangatau village string band in Mauke.
Cops to keep an eye on NYE revellers
Back-to-back late nights with special licences granted to liquor outlets has placed alcohol on the top shelf of concerns for Cook Islands Police this coming long weekend.
Passionate planter laid to rest
A week after his sudden passing in Mauke, 49-year-old Tuakana Samuel was laid to rest on Saturday December 26 at the Ngati Tamatea burial ground in Matavera, Rarotonga.
Police investigate boat fire
A concerted effort by Rarotonga’s volunteer fire brigades saved the Cook Islands General Transport yard from burning to the ground.
Organic growers look to expand footprint in 2021
An organic growers group is aiming to expand the sector in 2021. Building a positive relationship with the government will be vital for their vision of an organic Cook Islands to come to fruition.
Still the best in the Pacific Rim
Despite the effects of Covid-19, the Cook Islands is still seen as one of the best tourist attractions in the world after winning an international award.
Double fireworks to welcome 2021
After an unprecedented year, the people of Rarotonga are being invited to see the beginning of 2021 with a bang.
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