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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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CIIC directors seek $350,000 in damages over defamatory claims
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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.
Fun in the hot Pukapuka sun
The long, hot lazy days of summer have arrived in Pukapuka.
Mongoose support Walk for Life
The active Mongoose sports group have donated $640 to the Cook Islands Sports & National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) president Hugh Graham in support of the Leaders Walk for Life.
Fraudsters target online shoppers
Holiday shoppers are being advised to watch out for online fraud and fake websites impersonating local companies.
Stay ‘watchful’ this festive season
Police and a local security firm are calling on the public to remain vigilant at home and in public, even though this year is on target to have the lowest annual theft rate in 10 years.
Tropical Cyclone Zazu watched closely
Cook Islands Meteorological Service continues to monitor Tropical Cyclone Zazu and keep the public informed through social media and radio platforms.
‘No chance’ of facing charges
Repeat offender Wilfred Dauvois’ case has not been adjourned as ‘sine die’.
Met service keeping close watch on Cyclone Zazu
Rarotonga could feel some effects of Tropical Cyclone Zazu on Wednesday morning, according to Cook Islands Meteorological Service.
Pukapuka hospital upgrade on target
With a new hospital in the final stages of completion, Pukapuka’s leaders now hope they can lure a qualified doctor to improve the quality of healthcare available on the island.
Flights are getting snapped up in advance of a potential bubble with NZ
A quarantine-free travel corridor between New Zealand and Cook Islands will open in March next year and Kiwis are rushing to book their holidays.
Committing to a better future
Australian High Commissioner to Cook Islands Dr Chris Watkins became the first diplomatic from his country to visit the northern group island of Manihiki.
Matavera to lose treasured toa trees
A disappointed community member says Infrastructure Cook Islands didn’t give any other options, apart from destroying the ironwood trees to make way for road development.
Dux dedicates award to mum
Araura College Dux Dalcynare Kirite has dedicated her award to her mum.
Cook Islands’ tie-dye skills come in handy for former expat worker
Earlier this year, former expat worker Sanaila Nahuto took his annual leave to visit his home country, Fiji.
Offender in aggravated robbery sentenced to two years in prison
The second offender in an aggravated robbery that took place at Tex Mart in Arorangi last year has been sentenced to two years in prison.
Abrihana McBirney is Apii Mauke’s top student
Apii Mauke’s prize giving presentation held a week ago had a great turnout from families supporting the occasion.
Jet requests stopover after striking adverse weather
On Saturday afternoon the tower at Rarotonga International Airport received a call from pilots on a Boeing 757 cargo plane en-route from Honolulu to Pago Pago, American Samoa.
Four lose driver’s licence for driving under the influence
Four driving related offences involving driving under the influence of alcohol were brought before Justice of the Peace Carmen Temata on Thursday.
Lucky escape for motorists
Three people escaped serious injuries after multiple crashes in Betela over the weekend.
New airline set for takeoff
Cook Islands businessman Mike Pero has renamed his new airline Pasifika Air but says serving Rarotonga remains his primary focus.
French national allowed to travel home
The High Court yesterday reduced the bail amount for a French national charged with obtaining by false pretence.
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