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No debt in China deal
8 February 2025
Thomas Wynne: Haka with the taniwha or dance with the dragon?
8 February 2025
‘Paedophile’ gets 13 years in prison
22 January 2025
Thomas Wynne: Where were our leaders while children suffered?
25 January 2025
$541.7m tourism earnings
25 January 2025
Cook Islands passport proposal
6 January 2025
Top cop position advertised
7 December 2024
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
Anxiety on the rise: Cook Islands faces mental health challenge
7 September 2024
MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
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Ministry explores new strategies to enhance mathematics education
The Ministry of Education is exploring new strategies to enhance mathematics education in the Cook Islands, following comments from New Zealand-based academic Professor Jodie Hunter, who emphasised the need for local context in teaching resources.
Celebrating International Women’s Day
The Ministry of Internal Affairs (INTAFF) hosted International Women’s Day at the Punanga Nui Market on Saturday with the theme “Accelerate Action for Gender Equality- for ALL Women and Girls.”
Public feedback encouraged for Pacific Plan Review
Pacific Leaders are expected to discuss the Pacific Plan Review report at a special retreat in the Cook Islands in May.
S&P 'stable' outlook for weak national economy
Despite a “stable” economic outlook for the Cook Islands, the nation’s economic and political profile remains weak, according to a report by a global financial services company.
Environmental group calls for volunteers
A Cook Islands-based environmental group is opening its doors to local residents and calling for new volunteers.
Toothbrushes for Tongareva tamariki
Tongareva kids are grinning brighter smiles thanks to donations of toothbrushes and toothpaste sponsored by CITC.
Cook Islands tamariki stars of the Big Bang
Rarotonga tamariki drummers have had the time of their life as the highlight of the Big Bang event at the New Zealand Festival of Arts.
Fitness instructors give gifts to Esther Honey
Animal-loving instructors from the Hulanesian Fitness group generously donated toys, medical supplies and pet food to the Esther Honey Foundation on Monday.
Consultation will focus on EU aid for development
Officials from the European Union will be drawing upon their experience from a recent visit to the Cook Islands at a regional development meeting in Fiji.
By-election win was 'sweet' for Demos
Democratic Party leader Wilkie Rasmussen is describing last week’s Murienua by-election win by James Beer as a testament to the party’s rising popularity.
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.
Global aim by Girl Guides
The local chapter of Girl Guides is currently in the process of becoming a full member of the global Girl Guides association.
Fisheries grants widely spread over 10 islands
Thirty-seven fishers from 10 islands have been selected as recipients for $47,000 in small fisheries grants provided by the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR).
Music icons recognised
Icons of Cook Islands music both past and present will receive recognition this year at an awards ceremony in Auckland scheduled for October.
Cops crack down on driving offences
Police have identified driving-related crime as a top priority after a number of incidents on the road over the weekend.
New simulator to keep ATC skills well honed
Air traffic controllers at Rarotonga Airport will soon start using a cutting-edge simulator training tool designed to keep their skills at the highest level.
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.
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.
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