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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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CI Muslim opens up about her faith and journey
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Man found guilty of rape, burglary
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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.
Flowers for hope in prison
Cabinet Minister George “Maggie” Angene is open about his troubled past and time spent in prison, even though he’s now the Minister of the institution that was his home on and off for 34 years.
Court briefs
The following matters were dealt with at Cook Islands High Court this week.
Something for everyone at car boot sale
A campaign for the elimination of violence against women and children continues on Friday with a car boot sale event to be held at Punanga Nui Market.
Working together to create the next national blueprint
More than 200 people turned out at the national “Our Cook Islands Legacy National Sustainable Development Agenda 2020+ Forum” at the Domes yesterday.
Barge prepares for maiden voyage
The recently arrived barge MV Taunga Nui is preparing to embark on its first voyage to the Pa Enua.
Stabbing accused to remain in custody
Two High Court cases, including the recent stabbing incident, have been adjourned.
Travel bubble uncertainty frustrates businesses
Tourism operators want Cook Islands and New Zealand governments to provide more information on the status of the proposed travel bubble.
Recognition for service to school
Mary Mare was named the senior Dux for Papaaroa Adventist School at the school’s annual prizegiving awards on Wednesday.
Barge captain reporting for duty
As the MV Taunga Nui prepares for her maiden voyage, veteran journalist Derek Fox caught up with barge captain Panapasa Vonokula and the fellow Fijian Captain Sitiveni Sese who will take over.
A true pa metua o te peu Maori
A soft-spoken talented Cook Islands cultural master – the late Rutera Taripo loved, studied and treasured our language, art, music and traditions.
Car boot sale for quick cash
As part of a 16-day activism for the elimination of violence against women and children, a car boot sale event will be held at the Punanga Nui Market today.
Northern group island prepares for worst case Covid-19 scenario
Rakahanga is remaining resolute that its borders will be immediately closed and the island will remain isolated from the outside world, if a case of Covid-19 is confirmed on Rarotonga.
Sharing the joy of the season
The spirit of Christmas will be well and truly alive on Friday December 11, as the island of Mauke/Akatokamanava holds its first ever Christmas in the Park.
Businesses disappointed with no prospect for bubble before Christmas’
Despite an announcement from New Zealand’s Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins that a travel bubble between Cook Islands and New Zealand will not go ahead prior to Christmas, the Private Sector Taskforce remains optimistic.
Reaching for the stars and a police uniform
Eleven-year-old Mareva Pierre hopes to one day, wear the uniform of a police officer and make his family proud.
Formal relationship recognised with MOU
Signing of Memorandum of Understanding cements relationship between Vaka Takitumu in Rarotonga and Takitimu Waka in New Zealand.
Weather watch during cyclone season
Cook Islands Meteorological Service will continue to distribute data to determine expected weather patterns during this cyclone season.
Building ‘our’ Cook Islands Legacy together
All Cook Islanders are invited to help build the Cook Islands Legacy during a national forum to develop the Cook Islands National Sustainable Development Agenda 2020+ on Thursday.
Select committees under fire after key bills delayed
Observers have voiced exasperation over Parliament’s drawn-out process in progressing with crime, agriculture, and water management bills.
Leaders walking the talk to promote healthy lifestyles
Over 100 people joined the 6.30am start of the Leaders Walk for Life campaign with Hugh Graham yesterday.
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