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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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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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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.
'Kids in sports – stay out of court'
The bookends of the Cook Islands community were on the receiving end of generous hands this week from visiting members of the Rotary Club of Belfast in Kaiapoi, Christchurch.
Training course for market vendors
Market vendors are being invited to take part in a free training programme designed to help formalise and grow their businesses.
PM, Minister push reform in Pa Enua
A movement being led by Cabinet for political reform appears to be gathering speed after a series of trips to the outer islands by Prime Minister Henry Puna and Education and Tourism Minister Teina Bishop.
Brown hits back at Opposition
Finance Minister Mark Brown hit back at the opposition and Wilkie Rasmussen after the Democratic Party leader described the recent posting of a surplus over a six-month period as “fictitious” in a media statement.
Mitiaro Maire production boosted by grant
Maire production on Mitiaro has received a boost with a grant of up to $NZ144,437 for the construction of a Maire nursery and satellite shade houses for planting and enhancing Maire productivity and to increase the volume of Maire grown for the women on Mitiaro island.
Assn welcomes Cooks students to Auckland
In true Cook Island spirit veteran students from the Auckland University and the Auckland University of Technology got together last Friday (March13) to welcome new students into the group.
Local economy to be boosted by TMV project say officials
Officials involved with Te Mato Vai say the water infrastructure project is already having a positive effect on the local economy, with the bulk of the benefits still to come.
Sharks a nuisance to Aitutaki fishers
Sharks are inflicting substantial financial losses on fishers in Aitutaki, says a government official with the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR).
Cook Islands 'Just Play' project manager Michelle Paiti confident in new content
Cook Islands ‘Just Play’ project manager Michelle Paiti has been involved in the award-winning programme since its inception.
Independent candidate kicks off her election campaign
Volunteer, community organiser, and political reformist Teina Mackenzie is the first out the gate in declaring her candidacy for the upcoming 2014 general elections.
Reuniting in Aitutaki for Anzac Day 2014
Three men who served together in the New Zealand Special Air Service about 40 years ago will be meeting up in Aitutaki next month for a special Anzac Day service.
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.
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.
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