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Cook Islands passport proposal
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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.
Local scouts join 20th NZ jamboree
The Cook Islands Boy Scouts attended the 20th New Zealand Scout Jamboree, which was held in Fielding, New Zealand from December 28 to January 7.
Kiwi students taking skills to Atiu
Six occupational therapy students from New Zealand are about to change lives – and have their own lives changed – when they head to Atiu next week.
Tertiary students acknowledged at graduation
More than 50 students wore ei’s and proud smiles when they graduated from the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute on Friday.
All Cabinet ministers in country this week
This week, all members of cabinet have been invited to a two-day conference that aims to focus on the role of parliament in fighting corruption.
Niue Treaty Subsidiary Agreement consultation
The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) has announced that the first Cook Islands Consultation on the Niue Treaty Subsidiary Agreement (NTSA) is being held this week in Rarotonga.
Government office helps solve employment disputes
The role of the Ministry of Internal Affairs’ Labour and Employment Relations Office is to ensure there is a legal process to regulate the employer–employee relationship.
Cook Islands scores bulb eater machine
An official says with the recent acquisition of a new piece of equipment, burned out light bulbs will no longer be posing a significant environmental hazard.
French classes, culture in the Cook Islands
The Cook Islands is about to be infused with some extra French culture, thanks to the new offerings by local group Alliance Franaise.
Asbestos removal: Into the red zone
This week, the Cook Islands Investment Corporation has been co-ordinating the large-scale removal of soil from Avarua School, after it was found to be contaminated with asbestos.
Shift towards local knowledge in development
One aim of a major donor partners meeting in the Cook Islands next month is to get more people involved in setting the country’s development agenda.
Tonga gets payout from Pacific insurance pilot
Cyclone Ian’s devastation in Tonga has triggered the first payout made under a new World Bank insurance scheme, which the Cook Islands signed up to last year.
'King hit' on tourist outside night club
A young Australian visitor was assaulted outside a popular bar in Rarotonga on Wednesday night, less than a week after being robbed on the island.
Oz couple say seabed mining is a bad idea
An Australian couple that has visited the Cook Islands on multiple occasions says seabed mining in Cook Islands waters is a bad idea.
Maltreatment of foreign workers could harm country: PM
Prime Minister Henry Puna says reports of foreign workers having their human rights violated could tarnish the international reputation of the Cook Islands.
Chinese construction firm faces $25,000 fine
The Chinese construction firm contracted to carry out work as part of the $60 million Te Mato Vai water infrastructure project could be hit with a $25,000 fine if they commence construction work without proper foreign enterprise registration.
'People in Manihiki are also Cook Islanders'
Dear Editor, I am not sure where Disillusioned (the writer of “New Manihiki wharf is ‘money down the drain’”, CINews January 31) lives, but would kindly ask him or her to spend a year or two in Manihiki or any of the northern group islands for that matter, and see whether he or she would get the same level of service in Manihiki when compared to here in Rarotonga.
Police minister, 'the buck stops with you'
“With police minister Teariki Heather’s comment in the newspaper regarding the effectiveness of the police force the other day, he’s got to be reminded that the buck stops at him and his CEO,” a smoke signaller writes.
Master navigator to share traditional knowledge
Secrets of the ancient art of navigating by the stars and currents will be shared with the community next month.
US students on field trip to Raro
An eager team of budding American scientists has been clambering around the Rarotongan coastline this week learning about the local environment.
Fighting corruption on agenda
The Cook Islands will be hosting a two-day conference that aims to focus on the role of parliament in fighting corruption.
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