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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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Niki Rattle: A call for stronger human rights protections
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Solid and Hazardous Waste Bill referred to Parliament committee
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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
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RAC to address mosque legality
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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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National
Four students head to Japan for cultural exchange
Four Cook Islands students are heading to Japan for a cultural exchange programme, where they will immerse themselves in Japanese culture while sharing their knowledge of Cook Islands culture.
Vaka Paikea crew joins Hōkūleʻa’s 50th anniversary celebration
Te Puna Marama Voyaging Foundation crew joined thousands of people over the weekend to mark the 50th anniversary celebration of Hōkūleʻa’s voyaging history at Kualoa Regional Park, Oahu, in Hawaiʻi, where the double-hulled canoe was first launched.
Cabinet prepares to bring in 2014
With the holidays in full swing, the nation’s political scene has shuttered down in preparation for 2014.
Cook Foundation aims to support charitable causes
A new organisation has been set up to support charitable causes in the Cooks.
Northern group awaits Sky TV
The majority of Sky customers are now receiving the service from a new satellite, following a major transition by providers in Fiji that threatened to cut the Cooks’ signal entirely.
Govt outlines budget priorities
Revitalising growth in the Pa Enua and boosting job opportunities across the country are among the government’s main priorities for the next fiscal year.
MP Bishop unhappy with tax collectors
Aitutaki Member of Parliament and cabinet minister Teina Bishop has spoken out against the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning for seizing funds directly from the bank accounts of seniors collecting the NZ-paid super.
Islands oppose management of offshore fisheries - survey
A consultation team recently visited the outer islands within the marine park including Aitutaki, Mangaia, Atiu, Mauke, Mitiaro and Palmerston.
Inquiry into Colagate loses support in parliament
A committee tasked by parliament to look into the practices behind the Colagate scandal has lost the support of one of its key members.
Govt puts seabed mining taxes in place
A new set of tax rules has been introduced to ensure the Cook Islands gets its fair share of income generated by future seabed mining activities.
Cooks partners with Belgium on seabed minerals
The Cook Islands has applied to explore an area of seabed minerals in international waters, in partnership with Belgium.
Christmas bonus money stolen
A man who was robbed of $1000 on Christmas Eve was intending to give the money out as bonuses to his employees, police say.
Pacific Resort spends half a million in revamp
Pacific Resort Hotel Group (PRHS) is spending half a million dollars on upgrades and refurbishments at its resort in Rarotonga.
Culture: the fabric and rhythm of life
Is there any place on earth that has as many celebrations as the Cook Islands? The spirit of a culture, its mana, is nurtured and sustained by its rituals – its crafts, music, dance, worship and celebrations.
Aitutaki celebrates Xmas in the park
Aitutaki residents were out in force for Christmas in the Park this month to enjoy music, toys and plenty of food.
Water safety DVD in the pipeline
A water safety DVD featuring well-known Cook Islands sports personalities is set be filmed next year and shown in schools throughout the country.
Matariki FM expects better signal
Local radio station Matariki FM should be blasting into homes more clearly next week after its antennas are hoisted a few metres higher above the tree line.
High speed internet trial wraps up
Telecom Cook Islands has completed final testing of its new high speed internet service ahead of the official launch early next year.
Christmas greetings and messages
Prime Minister Henry Puna Kia Orana everyone, and on behalf of my wife Akaiti and all the family, season’s greetings! Special greetings go out to all those visiting with us this Christmas. Welcome home. I hope your stay is an enjoyable one and filled with much love and good cheer with your family and friends. […]
Aitutaki set for more ANZ junior cricket
It may be hot and dry in Aitutaki at the moment, but the weather will be nothing compared to the heat that is about to descend on Aitutaki’s cricketers when their season gets underway this week. Having already introduced the ANZ Under 19 boys to their season last year, a recent development visit by Cook […]
Island spirit alive this Christmas
The island Christmas feel is buzzing on Rarotonga thanks to the Tropical Christmas Club initiative. The Christmas Club was started by a group of Rarotonga merchants who came together because of a desire to put the ‘island spirit’ back into Christmas, bring joy to the faces of the children and light up the island. “We […]
Look out for pets this Xmas - Esther Honey
With the arrival of the festive season, the Esther Honey Foundation would like to remind everyone that there is no holiday from being a responsible pet owner. Animals need proper care every day, all year round. Animals, just like people, require adequate food, water and shelter from the sun, wind and rain. If you are […]
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