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Solid and Hazardous Waste Bill referred to Parliament committee
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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.
Flight with returning Fijians ‘will go ahead’
Fijian nationals living in the Cook Islands who are scheduled to board a charter flight from Auckland to Fiji on Friday will still be allowed to travel.
Cooks man facing deportation freed after landmark ruling
A Cook Islands-born man, who was held in Australian immigration detention facing deportation despite living in the country for more than 40 years, has been set free.
The hunt continues for new elderly care premises
With Christmas approaching, the Are Pa Metua Centre have until December 31st to move out of their present premises located in Nikao.
Economic update spells gloomy days
Estimated economic output for the 2020/2021 financial year has been revised downward as the global Covid-19 pandemic continues to take a toll on the nation’s tourism-dependent economy.
Water intakes at critical level as dry spell continues
Rarotonga's water Authority, To Tatou Vai, warns people may end up paying for water to be trucked in if the dry spell continues.
Tuna fishery protections in place for 2021
Cook Islands along with other Pacific Island countries have reached an agreement with distant water fishing nations to secure crucial protection measures for the coming year.
Popular local market to take a holiday break
The Punanga Nui Market will be closed on the coming Saturdays so workers can join their families to celebrate the festive season
Shop local this Christmas
Still looking for gifts for Christmas? Until Thursday shoppers can support vendors at the Punanga Nui Market and purchase locally made crafts, products, and home-grown vegetables and fruits.
NZ aid to assist private sector
Cook Islands businesses are set to tap into $6.9 million in New Zealand government aid that aims to support the recovery of the private sector in the Pacific Islands after Covid-19 pandemic.
Covid and tourism in the Pacific
Reflecting on a difficult year, Tourism CEO Halatoa Fua says it was fortunate that in the last 10 years the Cook Islands tourism industry had a major boom and was able to establish a reserve fund to cushion the blow from Covid-19.
Facebook is the scammers tool of choice in the Cook Islands
With Facebook clearly the most popular source of internet traffic in the country, local financial fraud investigators say scammers are increasingly using the social media network to target residents.
Birthday dreams come true for Rarotongan youngster
This month young Maiata MacLean-McMahon was given a birthday surprise like no other.
Tide prediction calendar for 2021 released
Cook Islands has received its 2021 tide prediction calendar.
Strap up your helmet or face a fine, police tell motorists
Some minor incidents including one theft involving cash were reported to police during the weekend.
'Action man' delivers clean water for the people
Minister for Punanga Nui Market and Tupapa-Maraerenga Member of Parliament George “Maggie” Angene hasn’t been given the name “Action Man” for nothing. Angene didn’t waste any time getting to work on a second water station at the market, which was officially opened on Friday last week by Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau. “I want to […]
Papa Kaina laid to rest
A humble and quiet man, Papa Kaina Taepae Ripata from the island of Manihiki passed away peacefully with his wife Mama Marii and children by his side on December 12.
Employment survey to inform policy making
In light of Covid-19, the Cook Islands Labour Force Survey 2019 results serve as important baseline data, informing policy-making in post-Covid-19 socio-economic recovery.
Shipping delays impact supermarket supplies
Despite cargo vessel delays, supermarkets say they will make sure their valued customers have all the supplies needed to celebrate Christmas.
Mataio wins Mire Atu composer of the year
"If you love writing and singing – just do it".
Probation for punching 17-year-old
Matauti-O-Teaio Taoro (Bruno) is to serve 18-months in probation after being convicted for assault with intent to rob.
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