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No debt in China deal
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$541.7m tourism earnings
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Cook Islands passport proposal
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Top cop position advertised
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Police need numbers and bigger budget
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Niki Rattle: A call for stronger human rights protections
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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
16 November 2024
RAC to address mosque legality
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I don’t expect much change: PM Brown on US Elections
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Fifth weekly Sydney flight to Rarotonga announced
23 October 2024
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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Tourism contribution set to surpass half-billion dollar mark
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MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
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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.
New chair’s appointment to key government agency questioned
Questions have been raised over the appointment of ‘controversial’ local broadcaster George Pitt to the role of Business Trade and Investment Board chair.
PM joins vaka voyage to Aitutaki
Prime Minister Mark Brown departed for Aitutaki yesterday on his first voyage aboard vaka Marumaru Atua, which is expected to arrive on the Southern Group atoll midday Thursday.
Water tanks for Mauke
Eight concrete tanks will be constructed on Mauke to improve the island’s water storage capacity.
Tourism industry eager for bubble, ready for visitors
The tourism industry says it’s ready to welcome visitors, but opening borders before Government financial support ends will be crucial for the sector to retain hospitality workers.
‘Turtles like to nest in peace, don’t disturb them’, says local conservation group
It’s that time of the year again when sea turtles come ashore to lay their eggs, and a local conservation group is spreading awareness to ensure they can carry out their important work in peace.
Runway repairs at Rarotonga International Airport to begin early December
Long-awaited runway repairs at Rarotonga International Airport are finally set to begin as talks for a Cooks-NZ travel bubble take shape.
‘Face yourself, love yourself’ - Student art event about self-expression
Visual Art students showcase their work at Tereora College’s informal art event yesterday.
Solving Avatiu’s flooding problem
Drainage works around the Avatiu roundabout is being hoped to solve flooding problems that continuously occur during heavy rain. Cole Hunt, the managing director of Pandanus Petrol and Oil Limited that has suffered damages from flooding, says the work has partially helped ease water flow but hasn’t solved the problem altogether. “It has been a […]
Local youth among world’s heaviest, study finds
An international study paints a stark picture for youth in the Cook Islands, who are found to be among the most overweight in the world.
Use it, don’t abuse it! Petrol station asks public to respect free tire pressure service
A local petrol station is calling on the public to take good care of a free service they are providing or risk losing it. Pandanus Petrol and Oil Limited is disappointed at the lack of care for their tyre pressure gauges which were found broken again. Company managing director Cole Hunt said they have had […]
Police arrest young man in theft case
A young man alleged to have stolen a large sum of cash from a Matavera property will appear in court on Thursday. Cook Islands Police said the man was arrested on Friday and is remanded at the Arorangi prison. Police also received report of a break-in at Packed Rite Store in Titikaveka, on Friday at […]
Supporting the drive for men’s health
The Cook Islands Prostate Cancer Foundation has received a timely boost in their drive for men’s health in Rarotonga.
Cooks top choice for Kiwi travelers
Survey reveals traveler preferences in the Covid-19 era will include upmarket accommodation options, flexible booking arrangements, and a need for strict hygiene practices.
Questions raised over recruitment for key public service roles
Government assures they are following due process for the advertising, selection and appointment of two senior government positions.
Recently installed automatic weather stations in northern group aim for more accurate forecasts
Recently installed automatic weather stations in several northern group islands will allow Cook Islands Meteorological Service staff to make better forecasts.
Drive for better tourism stats begins
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) is leading an effort to improve the gathering of data that can properly evaluate the impact tourism has on the environment and people’s lives.
‘Failing and outdated’ public health laws need a makeover, health secretary says.
Public health laws are critical to the physical, mental, social and economic wellbeing of individuals and the community and the Public Health Act 2004 just doesn’t cut it, says Health Secretary Dr Josephine Aumea Herman.
PM Brown says travel bubble talks "moving positively", as NZ officials plan to inspect Cooks
Quarantine free travel between Cook Islands and New Zealand likely to start “a couple of weeks” after both sides have reached an agreement.
Prime Minister and Opposition leader congratulate Biden and Harris on election victory
PM Mark Brown and other Pacific leaders have offered words of congratulations to the newly elected President and Vice President.
Dengue fever defeated
With no confirmed cases since early September, Te Marae Ora health ministry has officially declared that the dengue outbreak in the Cook Islands is over.
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