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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
9 December 2024
Niki Rattle: A call for stronger human rights protections
10 December 2024
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.
Huge grin from Victor after team restores his walker
Seeing his newly pimped up walking frame brought a huge grin to five-year old Takitumu School student Victor Samuel’s face as he surged out of the helping hands of his teacher to take hold of his walking aid.
Aitutaki marks Air NZ video with big event
Aitutaki’s breathtaking lagoon was a fitting backdrop for the official Cook Islands launch of Air New Zealand’s much-hyped new safety video.
Cabinet to review BTIB registration condition
An effort by the Business Trade and Investment Board to require a foreign bank to obtain a high court order before withdrawing funds from account holders has been referred to Cabinet.
'Same old, same old' for Cabinet team
Cabinet members were present at the Third Joint Ministerial Meeting in Aitutaki at the weekend.
Strengthen your community
With annual memberships coming up for renewal this month, the Cook Islands Red Cross Society has decided to make a real effort to grow the organisation’s membership throughout the country.
DPM Heather answers critics on TMV claims
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of infrastructure Teariki Heather addressed allegations of conflict-of-interest earlier this week, in relation to the recently launched Te Mato Vai water infrastructure project.
Air NZ video launched in Aitutaki
Air New Zealand’s glamorous new in-flight safety video had its official Cook Islands launch at an event in Aitutaki last night.
German entrepreneur hunts for new product
Coconut, noni and pawpaw have caught the eye of a visiting German businesswoman who owns a thriving natural cosmetics company.
Partnership emphasised at launch
This week saw the official launch of the Te Mato Vai water partnership - the largest infrastructure undertaking in the modern history of the Cook Islands.
Long journey home for 'Fred The Raro'
On Thursday February 6, 2014 39- year-old Fred Tararo, aka ‘Fred The Raro’, who is of Mauke decent, passed away unexpectedly on his way to set up for the Waitangi Day Bastion Point concert.
Desperate tourist turns to Air NZ
An Australian tourist was so disenchanted with his Muri holiday that he has written an open letter to Air New Zealand Chief Executive Chris Luxon and copied it into prominent politicians and officials here.
Cooks, NZ ministerial meeting underway in Aitutaki
The third Joint Ministerial Meeting between the Cook Islands and New Zealand is currently underway in Aitutaki.
WoF scheme for sewerage
Tourism operators are being encouraged to get a ‘Warrant of Fitness’ for their sanitation systems under a new scheme.
Two months for cyclones
Cook Islanders have so far had a cyclone-free season but the Meteorological Service says there are still two months left and people should stay prepared.
Marine Park christened as new 'Marae Moana'
The Cook Islands Marine Park has been officially named ‘Marae Moana’.
Sea Eagles ready for Sharks
Playing on home ground in front of their staunch and vocal maroon army of supporters should give the Ngatangiia Sea Eagles the edge today against the visiting Aitutaki Sharks.
Art gallery donates to Creative Centre
Money raised from a successful art auction in Rarotonga earlier this week has been put towards helping people with disabilities.
Telecom NZ values TCI at $15 million
Telecom New Zealand has valued its stake in Telecom Cook Islands at $15 million and says a sale is “highly probable”.
Ministry gives tyre owner ultimatum
As health officials work to prevent further cases of dengue fever in Rarotonga, a landowner has been told to get rid of hundreds of old tyres or he will face legal action.
Shipping company sorry for smoke
An apology has been made by the company chartering a cargo vessel which emitted dense black smoke from Avatiu Harbour on Monday.
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