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Cook Islands passport proposal
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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
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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.
Cooks seek to become fourth GOPAC nation
Cook Islands Parliamentarians, government officials, and Pacific region dignitaries gathered yesterday for the opening of a regional anti-corruption conference.
Toa customers advised to review rights
Vehicle owners affected by Toa Petroleum’s high-sulphur diesel over the past two months have the option of turning to the courts, says the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Unknown woman leaves gift at Avatea School
An unknown Good Samaritan delivered a hoard of learning materials to Avatea School on Monday.
Rotaract show their 'ngakau aroa' spirit
The spirit of ‘ngakau aroa’ was evident yesterday when local youth group Rotaract Club donated funds to various community groups on the island yesterday.
Animal shelter built for stray dogs
A new animal shelter is to be opened in Vaimaanga, in a bid to solve reported dog problems on Rarotonga.
BTIB to deal with vacancies
The Business Trade and Investment Board (BTIB) is looking to address two vacancies on its board.
Albacore assessors seek local input
The Cook Islands albacore longline fishery is currently undergoing assessment against the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) principles and criteria for sustainable fishing.
Facebook page calls for ban on foreign investment
A Facebook page set up earlier this year calls for a ban of foreign investment in the Cook Islands.
Pukapuka barge due to depart
A barge carrying machinery and workers to repair Pukapuka’s rundown airport is scheduled to leave Rarotonga this weekend.
Tai in bachelor comp
Local male model and actor Tai Mackenzie is one of 12 finalists in the ‘Bachelor of the Year 2014’ competition being run by New Zealand Cleo Magazine.
Tourist attacked by three dogs on beach
An Austrian tourist had to be rushed to hospital on Sunday morning after being attacked by three dogs on the beach.
Nukutere College names prefects
Catholic school Nukutere College looks forward to a positive year of growth and has appointed school prefects to lead the way in 2014.
PM Puna honours former politicians
The Prime Minister has paid tribute to two prominent and respected members of the community who passed away last week.
Today's the day to think about cancer checks
Today is World Cancer day and the Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation (CIBCF) will be supporting the Union for International Cancer Control’s (UICC) World Cancer Day.
Changes expected to Te Mato Vai before signoff
Changes are expected to the draft master plan for the ambitious Te Mato Vai project before it is submitted to Cabinet for sign off.
School re-opens after asbestos removal
Avarua School re-opened yesterday following the removal of asbestos-tainted soil from the school grounds.
Police grateful for a quiet weekend
Police are praising the community for a mostly trouble-free weekend, besides some loud parties and domestic disputes.
Te Mato Vai submissions due Friday
Members of the public have been advised that anyone wishing to make a submission regarding the Te Mato Vai water project’s master plan must do so by this Friday.
Nursing school opens in Rarotonga
Cook Islanders can now become qualified nurses without going overseas.
A cappella singers in chicken suits flying to the Cooks
Chickens can’t fly, but if a brood of a cappella singers can raise the funds, it’ll be flying to the Cook Islands in March for a cultural exchange of songs and comedy.
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