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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
14 November 2024
CI Muslim opens up about her faith and journey
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RAC to address mosque legality
19 November 2024
I don’t expect much change: PM Brown on US Elections
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Fifth weekly Sydney flight to Rarotonga announced
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CIIC directors seek $350,000 in damages over defamatory claims
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Man found guilty of rape, burglary
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Tenants face water bill burden
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Concerns over Minister’s role in inmate work releases: PAC
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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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Visitor behaviour is a key focus in ensuring travellers engage respectfully with the Cook Islands, says Tourism to PAC
Cook Islands Tourism says that while managing visitor behaviour is an ongoing effort, success depends on delivering clear messaging across multiple channels, reinforcing expectations through consistent signage, and providing accessible guidance.
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.”
Book launch marks life of Papa Ron
Passionate words were expressed by speakers at the launch of Ron Crocombe: E Toa – a 650 page compendium of Pacific writings to celebrate his life and work – at USP yesterday.
Real Valentine's Day memories
Valentine’s is a day of celebrating love.
By-election loss could bring Government down: George
Atiu Member of Parliament Norman George said a Demo victory in next week’s by-election in Murienua could potentially bring down the ruling Cook Islands Party Government.
Tuariki no-show at Grey Power meeting
Cook Islands Party by-election candidate for Murienua, Kaota Tuariki, was a no-show at yesterday’s Grey Power general meeting, after a late cancellation.
Arorangi FAD deployed
Local fishers and mariners are being advised that a shallow water fish aggregate device (FAD) has been deployed by the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) 700 metres offshore from Arorangi School.
New sales mgr for CI News
The Cook Islands News welcomes Susan Tealby as the newspaper’s new Sales and Marketing Manager.
New police obligations to come with bill
Current police practice in domestic violence investigation will have to change when a new draft Family Law Bill is passed by parliament.
Family law bill on parliament's list
Precedent-setting legislation that can provide better protection for families in domestic violence situations is hoped to be tabled for the mid-year parliament sitting this year.
EU will fund new Cooks sanitation programmes
The Cook Islands and the European Union have signed an agreement to provide direct budget support for sanitation over a three year period.
Asbestos meet held for parents
Avarua School parents met recently to ask questions about asbestos found at the school after concerns were raised about children’s safety.
Tenders open for bulk water tank programme
Hundreds of water tanks for the outer islands are being tendered for, in a bid to increase water storage on the islands.
Crusher safely disposes bulbs
Toxic light bulbs will no longer be a public health hazard, thanks to a new lightbulb crusher that’s been set up at waste management’s Arorangi landfill site.
Ministry plans new school
The Ministry of Education is pulling together plans for a new school for the Nikao area.
Pukapuka barge finally on its way
Machinery to repair Pukapuka’s dilapidated airport departed on a barge yesterday afternoon.
Cut taxes for local fishers: Economist
Governments in the Pacific region should consider cutting taxes on local fishing companies to help them stay afloat, says an economist.
Single computer system needed
Streamlining the government computer system is a goal that was discussed at the Development Partners Meeting yesterday.
Police attitudes need to change
Attitude changes in our police force and legislation review were some of the major issues being presented on the first day of the Family Violence and Youth Justice Workshop on Monday.
Cops concerned by bike racing
Motorbike races by school students are causing a headache for police.
Talk cheap, says UN partner
Dangers of the current Development Partners Meeting being a case of all talk and no action were alluded to by an overseas delegate yesterday.
Donor partners visit Atiu as part of week long gathering
International donors will be visiting Atiu today for a taste of what life is like in the outer islands.
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