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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
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Education ministry welcomes new teachers for 2025 school year
The Ministry of Education has welcomed a group of new teachers to the Cook Islands ahead of the start of the 2025 school year.
Cook Islands grapples with ‘declining education value’
Cook Islands grapples with declining public value for education as students are increasingly drawn to lucrative but less academically demanding sectors, posing a significant challenge for the Ministry of Education.
Locals upset by ISIS kidnap
The capture by ISIS of Cook Islands-born Red Cross nurse Louisa Akavi has shocked and upset the Cook Islands community, here and in New Zealand.
Nicholas free to carry on as MP
Clerk of Parliament Tangata Vainerere says Albert Nicholas is free to carry on as an MP as he has not been convicted of any crime.
'Sabotage': Demos slam Govt
Opposition Democratic Party leader Tina Browne says the government deliberately rushed through the Parliamentary sitting to sabotage an Opposition move to put through an important motion on Thursday.
Seventh minister to 'share load'
Prime minister Henry Puna says the seventh minister appointed by the government will help in sharing the workload currently faced by the six Cabinet members.
Dengue: 18 confirmed, 12 probable
Community Health Services director Dr Tereapii Uka said that as of Wednesday the Ministry for Health has 18 confirmed and 12 probable dengue fever cases.
Cooks' growth 'beats China'
Cook Islands’ economic growth last year was higher than that recorded by China in 2018, says finance minister Mark Brown.
Eye specialist sees better health on Raro
Ophthalmologist Dr Joanne Sims has confirmed that over the years she has been to the Cook Islands she has seen changes to the diets of most diabetic patients.
Prayers for massacre victims
A prayer service will be held this Sunday in remembrance of the Christchurch shooting victims and their families, prime minister Henry Puna announced in Parliament on Tuesday.
Talbot thanks South Island billets
As James Talbot continues his 3200-kilometre walk on the Te Araroa Trail in New Zealand, he slowly updates his journal when given the opportunity.
Cooks sign four copyright treaties
Recently the Cook Islands signed and acceded to four treaties of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
Fight for deputy Speaker's role
The Cook Islands Party-led coalition government and Opposition Democratic Party will be battling it out for the vacant deputy Speaker’s role when the Parliament starts today at 1pm.
Questions over water cleanser
Concerns have been raised that the public may not understand the water sanitation solution being promoted in Rarotonga by Envirolyte CK Limited is a form of chlorination.
Legal position to be decided
The Crown Law Office and two main political parties in the Cook Islands is expected to advise the court today on the legal positions required in a petition matter filed against Te-Hani Brown.
Te-Hani quits again
In a surprise move Te-Hani Brown, who recently won the Areora-Ngatiarua-Tengatangi by-election, resigned from her seat triggering another poll on Atiu.
Big drop in tourist numbers
Visitor arrivals to the Cook Islands took a nosedive in February this year after experiencing continued growth over the past couple of years.
Survey backs sustainable tourism
Sustainable tourism development is the key suggestion from the people who took part in the recent surveys run by the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation.
Sevens team arrives in Hong Kong
The Cook Islands Sevens team has arrived in Hong Kong and had their first run on Sunday (CI time).
Sevens team arrives in Hong Kong
The Cook Islands Sevens team has arrived in Hong Kong and had their first run on Sunday (CI time).
Autism Awareness wear 'Blue Day' on Friday
Support Autism Awareness Day and wear blue this coming Friday on April 5.
Big drop in burglary cases
Burglary cases in the Cook Islands have had a significant drop compared to the same period last year.
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