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Cook Islands passport proposal
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Top cop position advertised
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Niki Rattle: A call for stronger human rights protections
10 December 2024
Solid and Hazardous Waste Bill referred to Parliament committee
10 December 2024
DPM defends CIIC finance and travel policies
6 December 2024
Cook Islands has its first mosque
14 November 2024
CI Muslim opens up about her faith and journey
16 November 2024
RAC to address mosque legality
19 November 2024
I don’t expect much change: PM Brown on US Elections
6 November 2024
Fifth weekly Sydney flight to Rarotonga announced
23 October 2024
CIIC directors seek $350,000 in damages over defamatory claims
21 October 2024
Man found guilty of rape, burglary
24 September 2024
Tenants face water bill burden
8 October 2024
Concerns over Minister’s role in inmate work releases: PAC
5 October 2024
Tourism contribution set to surpass half-billion dollar mark
25 September 2024
Parliament Clerk sparks outrage over deep sea mining statement
23 September 2024
Deep sea dilemma: Cook Islanders weigh the cost of mineral riches
21 September 2024
Anxiety on the rise: Cook Islands faces mental health challenge
7 September 2024
Cook Islands deep sea mining poll sparks controversy
7 September 2024
MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
3 August 2024
Rising seas, rising costs: Climate impacts on Cook Islands economy
2 September 2024
Inflation eases but concerns remain
31 August 2024
Prime Minister defends $659,000 MPs travel bill
23 August 2024
Taxpayers foot $659,000 bill for MPs travel and allowance
22 August 2024
Corruption report exposes ‘bribe and sexual favours’
17 January 2023
PM Brown eager to hand over Forum chair role to Tonga
13 August 2024
Challenging ‘rape culture’
8 July 2024
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.
A joyous Nuku Day
Blending culture, humour, traditional hymns and modern dancing, the six Ekalesia of Rarotonga burst into vibrant performances of Gospel dramas or “nuku” at Gospel Day celebrations yesterday.
Islands to appoint new executives
After extending their terms twice, Island Governments are set to appoint their new executive officers.
High risk offender remains in custody after JP denies bail
Ngametua Tiatoa has been in custody for three months.
Small business owners receive timely advice
A large number of 40 new and existing entrepreneurs attended the Small Business Workshop held at Sinai Hall on Thursday.
‘Iconic Kia Orana’ – presenting young artists beyond their years
Children at Te Uki Ou let their artistic talents flow freely as they prepare for their annual art exhibition.
Government’s financial statements reliable, says FinSec Henderson
Finance ministry deny preventing Audit Office from accessing tax records.
New arrivals go straight into supervised quarantine
Sixteen passengers touched down on Rarotonga yesterday, flying into the country on the weekly Air New Zealand flight.
Living each day like there’s no tomorrow
Resilience and optimism illuminate brightly from Ura Tangaroa, a spirited warrior and survivor of stage four breast cancer.
Marking 199 years of Christianity
Gospel Day commemorates the arrival of Christianity to Cook Islands’ shores on October 26, 1821 and will be observed this Monday as a public holiday.
Kate McKessar: Bird of the Year Cook Islands
OPINION: Hold on to your feathers, its finally here! The first ever ‘Bird of the Year Cook Islands’ competition run by Te Ipukarea Society.
Chemical trials could be unlawful: Lobby group
Use of polyaluminium chloride (PACI) is ‘not a trial but a test’ according to Te Vai Ora Maori, but Prime Minister Mark Brown says it’s simply another attempt by the water lobby group to stall progress.
Man to remain in police custody
A man who faces an indecent assault charge was denied bail by the High Court on Thursday.
Sacked Customs staff compensated
Laid off Customs staff are relieved to have received a settlement from government after five months of negotiation which had many in tears.
Don’t be akama, it could save your life
No one wants to be poked around their sacred body parts and made to feel uncomfortable.
Smart farming tech for Palmerston and Nassau
Climate change is having an impact on growing fresh vegetables and fruits on Nassau and Palmerston islands.
Truck driver involved in Muri crash pleads guilty
Truck driver involved in Muri crash granted interim name suppression until next court appearance in November.
Father faces serious charges
Rene James Hand will remain in custody at Arorangi Prison after being arrested on more serious charges including attempted murder.
'Helmet habit saved my life'
Te Ariki Tuavera is grateful for his habit of wearing a helmet whenever he gets on his motorbike.
She's a survivor
Myra Tatakura is a warrior, a vibrant, spirited no holds barred kind of a woman and a survivor of breast cancer and open-heart surgery.
Scam targets Games
Fraudsters are taking advantage of the euphoria surrounding the Cook Islands Games 2020 by attempting to lure people into signing up for non-existent live-streaming of the game’s events.
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