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10 December 2024
DPM defends CIIC finance and travel policies
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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
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21 September 2024
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Cook Islands deep sea mining poll sparks controversy
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MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
3 August 2024
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Prime Minister defends $659,000 MPs travel bill
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Partitioning -Balancing land use with Customary Values
Partitioning land in the Cook Islands is both a practical and meaningful process, offering a unique opportunity to align traditional land rights with modern economic and social needs. This method involves dividing land into small portions, defining new boundaries, and deciding who can own or use the land among family members. While the process can be complex, it holds great potential to make the best use of land and support both family and community wealth, writes Natalie Tikitau.
ICI begins clean up today
Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) will begin reactive work, repairing damage from last week’s storms such as pothole repairs and debris clearance.
'The islands are all the more attractive because they do not possess the attributes of a legendary paradise'
Not Quite Paradise by (Rev) Bernard Thorogood.
Nursing school soon to open its doors
A Diploma in Nursing is one of the new courses on offer at the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute.
New faces at CI tertiary institute
Two fresh faces are set to lead the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute (CITTI) into the new year.
Waste collectors to be trained up on recycling
A tender for waste collection and disposal will see new contractors trained in sorting recyclables from landfill waste.
Bad weather sends Raro flight to Tahiti
Bad weather stopped an Air New Zealand flight from landing in Rarotonga yesterday.
Mangaia ill-prepared for festive season
Mangaia residents missed an opportunity to make money from visitors to their island this festive season, says a local leader.
Minister Bishop attends first 2014 Cabinet meet
Preliminary discussions for the Cook Islands 50th anniversary of self-governance celebrations were among the topics of discussion at yesterday’s Cabinet meeting – the first meeting for 2014.
Beauty course to start at CI tertiary institute
A hair and beauty qualification will be among a range of new courses on offer at the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute (CITTI) this year.
Cyclone Ian a timely reminder
It may be the season for feasting and relaxing but Cook Islanders are being reminded that now is also the cyclone season.
2 Miss South Pacific shows to raise funds
Miss Cook Islands and newly crowned Miss South Pacific Teuira Napa is in for a busy year.
Man charged for assault on a police officer
A man who allegedly assaulted a police officer on Saturday is likely to face a cocktail of charges when he appears in court later this month.
Driver in hospital after hitting dog
Two people had to be taken to hospital on Saturday night after being involved in separate road crashes in Rarotonga.
Singing bus driver entertains tourists
A local bus driver’s singing and joking with passengers has caught the attention of a Canadian visitor, who suggests he be considered for an award.
Tare booms Amuri into the top spot
Amuri are proving tough competition as the Amuri ‘Green Machine’ head eight points clear of The Computer Man points table courtesy of a 189 run victory over Vaipae.
New resort to train unskilled locals
A new luxury resort opening shortly in Muri will be launching its own training programme designed to widen the pool of skilled local hospitality workers.
Can taxes promote growth?
Zbigniew Dumienski is a visiting PhD candidate from the University of Auckland who has spent the last few months in Rarotonga conducting research for his thesis, which examines development of small countries such as the Cook Islands.
Williams family reunion comes to a close
The Williams family concluded a fun-filled family reunion last week that saw nearly 100 members of the clan gather in Rarotonga.
Cabinet begins first full work week of 2014
All members of cabinet are expected to be in the country for what will be the first full work week of 2014.
Water needed at Esther Honey
A lack of water at Rarotonga’s vet service has prompted local runners to chip in to help.
PM meets with minister Bishop
Prime Minister Henry Puna has held positive discussions with Minister Teina Bishop and sought the Cabinet member’s reconsideration to step aside from his responsibilities for Tourism and Education.
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