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No debt in China deal
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Cook Islands passport proposal
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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
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RAC to address mosque legality
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Fifth weekly Sydney flight to Rarotonga announced
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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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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.
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Dodgy walls cause homes' collapse
A building product company alleged to owe Cook Islanders a “substantial amount” of money is facing multiple charges in an Auckland court.
China is a factor in appointment of security chief
The threat environment in which the Cook Islands operates has become more complex in recent years, especially with the growing Chinese presence, says a security expert.
Water vexes leaders
Traditional leaders will debate plans to disinfect drinking water then charge a price for it.
Public servants in petition row
The government is putting ‘doubt in the minds’ of civil servants who might want to speak out against chlorine, a lobby group says.
The top two: Two civil servants split $300k
Two senior public servants are paid outside of the top salary band, pocketing more than $130,000 annually.
United Nations coaching on beating corruption
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime will advise Cook Islands authorities on how to run a session on anti-corruption at an Ombudsman investigator training which includes the Cook Islands.
Police inquiry into sawn-off rifle claim
Police are investigating an allegation that MP Albert Nicholas had a .22 rifle sawn off for him.
Newspaper price rise
Cook Islands News is putting up its price and advertising rates next week.
Part-time Health Secretary tops up salary
Health Secretary Dr Josephine Herman is holding down four jobs, moonlighting as a general practitioner at two clinics in New Zealand and advising that country’s health officials.
Ministry bosses on six-digit sums
Top public servant is paid more than Prime Minister. The Public Service Commission has ignored its own guidelines by paying five top government officials outside their salary bands – with one earning more than the prime minister.
Cooks ship released
Cook Islands registered vessel Alexander Tvardovskiy has been released from detention and the crew wages have been paid.
Super payouts for housing and illness
Workers will this week discover how much their retirement savings have been depleted.
PM hiring spy master
The recruitment of an intelligence chief gives Henry Puna control of investigations and surveillance.
Asbestos disposal 'case by case'
There is no approved disposal site for asbestos in the country, says the National Environment Service.
Japan provides technical support
Environmental management is one of the seven areas the Japanese government will be helping the Cook Islands with through its technical co-operation this financial year.
Puna, Brown in Fiji for Forum meetings
The implementation of the Boe Declaration on regional security will be one of the agenda items at the Pacific Islands Forum Meetings to be held in Suva, Fiji this week.
Queen's Representative pays tribute to peace icon
Sir Tom Marsters paid tribute to the late revolutionary peace icon Nelson Mandela as he received South Africa’s High Commissioner to New Zealand Vuyiswa Tulelo’s accreditation to the Cook Islands.
Aussie mission moves fast
Australia hopes to set up its High Commission in Rarotonga by the end of this year.
Salary rise targets low earners
The lowest-paid government workers are those who will benefit from this month’s salary increase, the Prime Minister says.
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