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No debt in China deal
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Thomas Wynne: Where were our leaders while children suffered?
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$541.7m tourism earnings
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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
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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
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Cook Islands has its first mosque
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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
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Man found guilty of rape, burglary
24 September 2024
Tenants face water bill burden
8 October 2024
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Tourism contribution set to surpass half-billion dollar mark
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MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
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National
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.”
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’.
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.
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.
Meeting addresses regional trade
Regional trade will be the topic of discussion at an upcoming meeting organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration.
Local group takes on Digicel
Local company Mervin Communications has put its hand up to challenge Digicel’s attempts to buy a majority shareholding in Telecom Cook Islands.
PM says petitioners are acting in “self interest”
Prime Minister Henry Puna says members of a committee behind a petition that seeks to put a halt to the Te Mato Vai water infrastructure project are acting in self interest.
On the pitch action for referee Patia
Cook Islands Football’s elite match official Tupou Patia is currently in Auckland officiating at the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) under 20 women’s championship at Mangere Centre Park.
Winless sides chase confidence booster
Nukupure Park in Ngatangiia is the place to be this Friday where the Ngatangiia Sea Eagles will host the visiting Aitutaki Sharks.
Pukapuka students tired of waiting for the boat
Five students from Pukapuka who have missed the start of the school year in Rarotonga are feeling frustrated by the disruption to their education.
Runway repairs about to start
Long-awaited repairs to Pukapuka’s airport runway are one step closer now that a barge carrying workers and machinery has finally arrived at the island.
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