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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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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.
Stepping up their ‘floral game’
Nine schools participated in the Mire Tiare competition that wrapped up on Thursday.
MPs attend intake tour
Elected officials and landowners were given a tour of the Avatiu intake on Thursday where trials are underway to test the recently completed water treatment system, but one opposition MP wasn’t impressed with what she saw.
Navy aircraft conducts repatriation of French nationals to Tahiti
Three French nationals, who were stranded on Rarotonga due to Covid-19, boarded a repatriation flight to Tahiti yesterday morning.
French national denied travel
An hour before a repatriation flight to Tahiti was due to depart, the High Court denied bail to a French national after he failed to pay a bond of $60,000.
Lawyer charged with indecent assault bailed
Cook Islands lawyer Wilkie Rasmussen, who is facing indecent assault charges, has been granted permission to travel to Tongareva after agreeing to pay a bond of $5000 to the Ministry of Justice.
Te Onu creation wows crowds
Apii Avarua’s turtle masterpiece has been proudly showcased in the school’s classroom to mark Te Mire Tiare - Rarotonga's annual flower festival.
Barge granted permission to berth at Avatiu
The new barge MV Taunga Nui acquired by Cook Islands General Transport has been granted permission to berth at the Avatiu Port.
Cook Islands prepares for PACER Plus regional trade agreement
The Government has recently conducted a series of consultations in the Pa Enua to educate people living there on the regional trade agreement deal.
Impressive floral displays for Te Mire Tiare
Drums from the Ministry of Culture alerted schools to the arrival of the judging panel for the Mire Tiare competition on Thursday.
Cooks High Commissioner speaks on regionalism
Cook Islands High Commissioner to New Zealand, Elizabeth Wright-Koteka presented insights into the Cook Islands' perspective on Regionalism and International Security at the Pacific Security Dynamics Course yesterday, hosted by Massey University.
Barge crew swab tests needed before disembarkment
MV Taunga Nui crew members will be required to stay on board the barge while Te Marae Ora takes swab tests.
ADB approve loan for Covid-19 support
A loan recently signed by the Government will provide $20 million towards Covid-19 financial assistance for businesses and individuals.
State funeral for a great son of Mangaia
Former Prime Minister the late Jim Marurai was a man of few words, but you could always count on those words being honest and straightforward. He will always be fondly remembered by a grateful nation.
A man of faith and service
To mark his nomination for the Tane Toa Kuki Airani December-February 2021, Papa Tangimetua Kapi will be at the Islander Hotel on Thursday to celebrate with friends and family.
Covid-19 won't stop family reunion this holiday season
For many years leading up to Christmas, family reunions were the norm, when hundreds of families would fly into Rarotonga from overseas. For one family, this year's event may be quieter but Covid-19 won't get in the way of their plans.
LGBTQ+ groups slam bill deferral
LGBTQ+ rights groups say the fight for equal rights will continue, despite further delays put up by elected officials.
One day parliament sitting insufficient, Opposition says
A speedy one-day sitting of Parliament later this week has drawn the ire of the Opposition Democratic Party.
New barge to arrive tomorrow
Cook Islands General Transport will welcome their new shipping vessel MV Taunga Nui as it is expected to arrive at the Avatiu Port tomorrow.
Mama Mousie Skews’ memory honoured
Rotary Club of Rarotonga yesterday honoured the memory of the late Mama Mousie Skews as they officially handed over to St Joseph’s early childhood education students a number of play and work stations.
Tiare manea on full display
The Airport Authority’s stunning Mire Tiare display portrays the innovation, time, work and commitment from the staff towards the government decorated properties competition.
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