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21 October 2024
Man found guilty of rape, burglary
24 September 2024
Tenants face water bill burden
8 October 2024
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5 October 2024
Tourism contribution set to surpass half-billion dollar mark
25 September 2024
Parliament’s 12 sitting days sufficient for business: Clerk
24 September 2024
Parliament Clerk sparks outrage over deep sea mining statement
23 September 2024
Parliament’s 12 sitting days sufficient for business: Clerk
24 September 2024
Tapaitau and Charlie-Puna released to ‘family jobs’
21 September 2024
Police apprehend four juveniles in connection with motorcycle thefts
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
ICI explains road works delay in front of old Sheraton site
10 August 2024
Diaspora dismayed over lack of Te Maeva Nui livestream
8 August 2024
Everyone is a winner, says Culture
7 August 2024
Local women outshine global peers in business leadership
8 August 2024
Housing crisis hits tourism industry
27 July 2024
MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
3 August 2024
Challenging ‘rape culture’
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National
Trade policy framework revised after nearly a decade
The Cook Islands Trade Policy Framework (TPF), last reviewed in 2015, is undergoing a revision to reflect the country’s evolving economic priorities.
Cook Islands and French Polynesia form an air services agreement
During regional meetings in French Polynesia, Foreign Secretary Tepaeru Herrmann, accompanied by Senior Foreign Service Officer Eden Brown, met with their French Polynesian government counterparts to advance negotiations on a bilateral Air Services Agreement (ASA).
Pacific maritime transport conference begins
The Cook Islands Ports Authority is proudly hosting the 38th annual Pacific Maritime Transport Alliance (PMTA) Conference in Rarotonga which begins today and runs until Friday.
Passing of the torch for Virtues Project
A week-long Virtues Project mentorship concluded with a passing of the torch to the new management of the international association last week.
Apology
In Monday’s issue of Cook Islands News a letter (Independent audit needed for CIFA?) published under the pseudonym “Give CIFA a red card” was published.
Victim tells court assault was her fault
Another victim of an assault has asked the court to withdraw a charge made against her partner.
Tax review public meeting today
The Ministry of Finance and Economic Management along with minister Mark Brown are inviting members of the public to attend a consultation on the proposed tax review this evening.
Chinese company responds to Demos fishing
A foreign fishing company has responded to a Democratic Party letter asking for information on dealings with government ministers and officials.
Brogan turns body builder
First time bodybuilder Eddie Brogan will take to the stage for his debut this Friday as part of the Cook Islands Bodybuilding Associations fundraiser to send a team to the South Pacific Bodybuilding Championships.
Fifth time lucky for Kiwi angler
It took five trips, but in the end, Kiwi angler Brad Raven (centre) finally caught his prized blue marlin.
Ura ra creation has WOW factor
‘Ura rA’, a garment inspired by the Cook Island dance costume and created by Rachel Hockin, a Master of Design Innovation student, was selected for the South Pacific section of the recent World of Wearable (WOW) arts show.
Cook Islands resorts pick up trophies
Two Cook Islands resorts have picked up awards in the World Travel Awards this month.
Tisam's coaching receives tick
Tuka Tisam’s transition from Cook Islands international football player to technical expert is a challenging journey says the former midfield man from Rarotonga.
New graduates stand tall
Seventy students graduated from the University of the South Pacific (USP) in Takamoa on Friday, after marching proudly in a procession from the university campus to the National Auditorium in their academic dress.
Youth debate winner to head to Fiji
A Titikaveka College student has won a trip to Fiji after coming out on top in a debate about seabed minerals.
Second-hand ambulances arrive in Raro
Two ambulances have arrived at Rarotonga Hospital from New Zealand.
Fiji community displays national pride
Members of the Cook Islands Fijian community were beaming with national pride on Saturday for local Fiji Independence Day celebrations.
Colagate 'hatched under Norman's nose'
“Trust Norman George for senselessly blaming John Henry’s Public Account Committee,” writes a smoke signaller in response to Friday’s CI News lead article ‘George blasts govt over Colagate inquiry’.
NZ Governor-General to visit Cooks
New Zealand Governor-General Sir Jerry Mateparae will be visiting the Cook Islands later this week.
World Food Day on Friday
Fresh produce will be up for grabs at this year’s World Food Day commemoration in Rarotonga.
Pride and parade marks Founders Day
In-sync marching, salutes and a Queen’s Award were all part of the Boys Brigade Cook Islands Founders Day commemorations on Saturday.
Govt prepares for maritime transport conference
Prime Minister Henry Puna will be in Rarotonga all week, and will deliver a keynote address at a regional maritime transportation meeting.
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