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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.
Pa Enua cop huge swells
Big swells have been battering some of the outer islands this week but no major damage has been reported yet.
Searching for Raro's best boss a change from employee focus
Local job search resource Cook Islands Jobs is running a competition to find Rarotonga’s best boss.
First D-league points to Aitutaki
It was a tough ask for the Aitutaki men’s cricket side in the opening round of the Domestic League last weekend as the boys from Araura played three matches in 24 hours.
Warriors battle the Sharks today
A win will be on the minds of both the Takuvaine Warriors and Aitutaki Sharks today as the two clubs face off at Arutanga field in Aitutaki this afternoon.
Wage review panel hears submissions
People in the outer islands have called for a separate minimum wage to compensate for their high cost of living.
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.
Public take advantage of free health checks
Promoting awareness and preventing non-communicable diseases was the focus of an event held by the Ministry of Health yesterday.
Pink day in Araura
Araura College celebrated the investiture of its student representatives and student prefects last Friday in the school’s Prince Edward Hall.
CCECC septic system meets official criteria
A local resident is concerned over the close proximity of a wastewater treatment system in Avarua to Vaikapuangi stream.
Simple precautions help stop mozzies breeding
A local reader suspecting his wife has been struck with dengue fever began a search online that resulted in finding simple ways of preventing his garden becoming a mosquito breeding ground.
Electronic charts completed
New Zealand’s Land Information Minister Maurice Williamson and Pacific Island Affairs Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga have welcomed the completion of electronic navigational charts for the south-west Pacific.
Strong interest in dog ranger role
Police are short listing their applicants for a new full-time dog ranger position in Rarotonga.
Big swell brings Boiler to life
Rarotonga’s fickle surf break The Boiler turned it on yesterday when a solid swell rolled in to town.
Workshop aims for better health data
Building a stronger health information system was the focus of a workshop yesterday, which was attended by government officials from a range of ministries.
Stack of tyres moved on
Its new location may be a mystery, but a massive stack of old tyres has been moved and is no longer a risk to the public, says the Ministry of Health.
Fund wants more from Pa Enua
Pa Enua non-government organisations are being encouraged to apply for a share of a $260,000 fund.
Students up-skill with year-long trade training courses at CITTI
Year-long trades programmes for young people who are less suited to traditional classroom work are being run for the first time through the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute (CITTI).
Students need small motors
Lawnmower motors and other small engines are needed at the trades school in Arorangi.
Provide RMD number or be taxed at the highest rate
Cook Island pensioners are being encouraged to provide their RMD number before April 1 to ensure they receive their full pension payout.
Dynamic mixed touch rugby at Nikao today
Women’s touch rugby team Bounty Hunters lived up to their names when they showed their experience and confidence by dominating their opponents FBI on Monday.
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