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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
National
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.
TMV petition now has 1500 signatures plus
More than 1500 signatures have been added to the petition that aims to put a halt to the Te Mato Vai water infrastructure project, according to its organisers.
Government begins search for new BTIB chairman
Government hopes to fill in the recently vacated role of board chairman with the Business Trade and Investment Board by the end of the week.
Tutaka gets underway
Health inspectors were out in force yesterday for the first round of Tutaka health checks in Rarotonga, which run all week.
Blood tests confirm zika
Test results show that a virus outbreak in Rarotonga is almost certainly zika and not dengue, says the Ministry of Health.
Super is voluntary while appeal's on
While a constitutional battle plays out in the courts, the Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF) will temporarily become a non-compulsory scheme.
Rakahanga fishery officer shares skills with students
Students in Rakahanga are taking part in fishery training as part of their Life Skills programme with assistance from the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR).
Phys ed programme for Atiu children
Kiwi occupational therapy students have started a physical education programme for children on Atiu.
Manihiki corals show adaptability
Two researchers from Stanford University in California have found that corals in Manihiki have shown they have the ability to adapt to higher water temperatures, showing potential resilience to climate change.
'Healthy smiles' aim of week
Free dental checks will be carried out at the bus stop shelter opposite the police headquarters this coming Thursday as part of a list of activities the dental department of the Ministry of Health will be carrying out as part of “World Oral Health Day” on March 20.
RAMSI doing good work in Solomons, says Nga Pouto
RAMSI is achieving good results in the Solomon Islands, according to a Cook Islands senior police officer who has been seconded there.
New clubrooms are facility for all to use
Aitutaki Game Fishing Club’s new clubrooms were officially opened on February 22 with special guests that included the Prime Minister Henry Puna, Minister Murray McCully, Minister Teina Bishop, NZ High Commissioner Joanna Kempkers, Chinese Ambassador Wang Lutong, Cook Islands Tourism Corporation chair Ewan Smith and CEO Halatoa Fua, along with Mayor John Baxter and the Aronga mana of Aitutaki.
Cabinet in country
Prime Minister Henry Puna returned from personal leave over the weekend, and will be resuming his normal routine for the coming week.
Aitutaki second best in South Pacific
Aitutaki has been voted the second best island in the South Pacific by popular travel website Tripadvisor.
Tourists disillusioned after bag was stolen
A visiting Australian couple are unlikely to return to Rarotonga after having nearly $2000 stolen while they were out for dinner this week.
Rarotonga's cricket in first D-League hit out
Rarotonga has their first taste of the new Cook Islands Domestic League cricket today when they take on the Cook Islands national women side.
Survey launch to mark IWD
Today is International Women’s Day and in the Cook Islands this will be commemorated with the launch of the executive summary of the first national family health and safety report at the Punanga Nui Market.
Need seen to reach men
Findings from a recent family health and safety study will be used to address the issues women in our community face.
Further arrests made in burglary investigations
Three more men have been arrested this week as a result of police investigations into a spate of burglaries in Rarotonga.
Burglar targets tourists
Police are investigating three burglaries and one incident of theft committed in Rarotonga this week, with victims including visitors to the island.
Water tank for local vet clinic
Esther Honey has received a new water tank to help solve recent water shortages at the clinic.
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