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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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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.
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.
FAO launches new project to enhance food security
Officials of the Government of Cook Islands and United Nations Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) and key stakeholders including farmers participated in a workshop this week to mark the formal launching of a two year project to boost local agricultural production.
Tablets flown in for Mauke School pupils
Cabinet Minister Teina Bishop made a flying stop to the island of Akatokamanava (Mauke) for just one hour to personally gift the students of Mauke School tablets (mini i-pads, not worm tablets).
Limit dog numbers says former ranger
Rarotonga’s former dog controller believes each household on the island should be allowed only dog each – if that.
Dog attacks, drivers keep police busy
Two animals were mauled by packs of dogs in the weekend, while police were also kept busy trying to catch dangerous drivers.
Burglars cut into Tauae Store
Burglars cut their way into a Takuvaine store and stole more than $1000 worth of cigarettes on Sunday night.
Playstation 3 winners bound to be popular
Lucky winners of a recent CITC promotion will be very popular, after winning a 12GB Playstation 3 console each.
Wet and wild mixed touch
Predicted wet and wild weather is sure to make things a little bit more challenging for open men’s and women’s touch rugby teams returning to the Nikao field today.
Japan assistance for Grassroots
First Secretary Reki Kataoka, of the Japanese Embassy will visit the Cook Islands from March 18-22, 2014 to finalise support for two new projects valued at almost NZ$300,000, which involve youth vocational skills and maire cultivation.
Sadgroves named as best employers
Local employment website, Cook Islands Jobs has named John and Jeanette Sadgrove of Deli licious Cafe in Muri as Employers of the Month, after running a competition throughout March to find Raro’s best boss.
New airport security officers welcomed
The Cook Islands Airport Security Service welcomed eight new members to its team after yesterday’s graduation ceremony.
Cabinet to decide House start date?
With an announcement for the first sitting of Parliament for 2014 imminent, Cabinet will be in country all week.
Generosity towards burgled tourists
Burglary victims Amber-Lee Marsters, Ben Seve (far right) and their three children were delighted to receive a free trip out on Muri Lagoon on Friday, thanks to the kind-hearted team at Koka Lagoon Cruises.
Kitesurfers gear up for Manureva
As local residents baton down the hatches against predicted high winds over the weekend – local kitesurfers will be airing out their kites and polishing up their boards for loads of fun.
Polyfest kids perform up a storm!
While stormy weather conditions generated by Cyclone Lusi has forced the postponement of the last day of cultural performances at the annual Polyfest – three days of Pacific colour and sound brightened up the Manukau Sports Bowl.
Top Shape marks its 25th birthday
Topshape Complex in Taputapuatea celebrates 25 years of being in business today.
More positive cases of zika
A total of 35 cases of zika have been confirmed in Rarotonga since the outbreak started in early February, says the Ministry of Health.
Blustery weather expected to last past the weekend
Strong winds buffeting Rarotonga and the rest of the Southern Group will keep blowing throughout the weekend, if not longer.
'Pat a cake, pat a cake...'
Around 170 college students have taken the chance to add some less traditional classes to their schedule.
Minister explains why he has three Govt vehicles
Agriculture Minister Kiriau Turepu has explained why he currently has three Government cars in his possession.
Official recovers on the job
Multiple flights of stairs leading to the top-floor offices of the Finance Ministry hasn’t stopped Tai Nooapii – who’s recovering from a serious motorbike injury – from recently taking up a job offer with the government.
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