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Man found guilty of rape, burglary
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Prime Minister defends $659,000 MPs travel bill
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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.
Workers welcome China deal
Construction has been on a go-slow, so first dibs on China projects will help local economy, reports Rashneel Kumar.
Govt exploits final hours of Parliament to pass Seabed Minerals Bill
There need be no contradiction between protection and exploitation of our seafloor says minister. Rashneel Kumar reports.
'Ghost' minister gets $290,000
Ousted MP to return as fisheries minister, provoking political attacks, reports Rashneel Kumar.
Ministers living at taxpayers' expense
A Crown minister with her own properties in Rarotonga is occupying one of the sought-after government houses.
Puna case: 'I had 6500 photos on my phone'
US Customs most likely offended by photos of ‘Cook Islands dancing ladies shaking bottoms’, claims 72yo caregiver.
Minimal in tent
Like those stories in magazines, boy meets girl on a tropical beach, they fall in love and soon after are happily married. But the girl had no idea she’d end up in the most minimal of marital homes, a tent!
Chinese ship in Raro for inspection
Speculations about a large Chinese vessel outside the Avatiu harbour has been laid to rest by Ministry of Marine Resources’ secretary Pamela Maru.
9yo Puna back with her family
‘Questionable material’ found on travel companion’s phone, says Foreign Affairs Ministry.
Ban on plastic bags
Single-use plastics harm the economy, human health and the environment, officials agree. Their prohibition will reduce the non-biodegradable waste entering the landfill.
Historic sites with 'dark past' left to moulder
AN UNEXPECTED row has broken out over whether churches and marae should be preserved as heritage places.
Little Puna's homecoming
Aitutaki girl Ngatupuna Raela has been released from US custody and is being flown home to her family, via New Zealand.
Nations team up to target criminals
Prime minister Henry Puna spoke of the dual roles of national immigration services, addressing the Pacific Immigration Development Community.
$2.5m barge for outer islands
Government can no longer rely on private sector shipping – Mark Brown
Politicians burn the midnight oil debating Budget
MPs sat until 10pm last night to debate the Appropriation Bill – the first time they’ve sat so late for years.
Rainy day fund
Cook Islands government has established a $56.7m “rainy day” account to protect the nation against the rises and falls of the global economy.
Pension boost for 65yos?
Government looks to extend Budget bonus to younger pensioners.
'It's a dream' Cooks record marlin puts up three-hour fight
Cameron Thorp and Brendan Gardiner fought the battle of their lives this weekend.
Chlorine in water: the big call
IF SCIENCE shows chlorination is the safest way to disinfect Rarotonga’s drinking water, the government says it will make that call.
Call to strengthen border control
Cook Islands traditional leaders are calling on authorities to strengthen border control in a bid to curtail methamphetamine (meth) coming into the country.
Infrastructure investment focus of Budget
Investment in infrastructure will be one of the key priorities in the 2019/2020 Budget which will be tabled in Parliament today.
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