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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
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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
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
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Parliament Clerk sparks outrage over deep sea mining statement
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
Challenging ‘rape culture’
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Leaders call for stronger measures amidst drug trafficking concerns
Transnational crime continues to be a growing concern for Cook Islands’ borders.
Court briefs
Justice of the Peace John Whitta presided over several court matters at the Criminal Court in Avarua yesterday.
Opposition calls budget 'irresponsible'
Nukuroa MP Tangata Vavia called last year’s budget ‘irresponsible’ in Parliament yesterday. Directing a question to finance minister Mark Brown, Vavia raised the issue of government’s withholding tax, which was imposed in an effort to generate $1 million in revenue. “After looking through the supplementary budget and the revenue on behalf of the crown, it […]
Fence to 'keep stormin Norman' out
In jest cabinet minister Teina Bishop raised concerns in Parliament about something that has been ‘bugging’ him for ‘many months’. He noted that in past years, the opposition office has been open ‘at any time’ and that market-goers have been ‘most welcome’ to park at the opposition office on Saturday mornings. “Now I see there’s […]
Whip offers to help pa enua
Cook Islands Party whip George Maggie Angene sought funding for the roads and beautification of Tupapa-Maraerenga in Parliament yesterday. “I’d like to ask you to increase my constituency’s fund because I have more voters in my constituency compared to any of you. I also would like you to increase Aunty Mau’s constituency’s fund but make […]
Supplementary budget passed, parliament adjourns
The third day in parliament for 2012 was rushed – it was also the final day of the first sitting. Prime Minister Henry Puna’s government pushed through the supplementary budget with little resistance from the opposition. Finance Minister Mark Brown, speaking in parliament shortly before the bill’s second reading, reiterated that the current government is […]
Budget support 'beautiful'
Opposition MP Taunga Toka of Rakahanga has pledged his support for the government’s supplementary budget. “We all know, especially those who own businesses, what it is like to start a business,” Taunga started. “For example, when you initiate your business you need to set a timeframe. By about the third or fourth year you should […]
George independent?
Teenui-Mapumai MP Norman George is not as independent as he makes out, according to Democratic Party President Sean Willis. “Despite what George is saying, he was elected by the constituency as a member of the Cook Islands Party,” Willis said yesterday. George made a statement last week declaring that he had rejoined the Democrat Party […]
Deputy enjoys Speaker's job
Mauke MP Tai Tura has been filling in for Sir Geoffrey Henry this week, presiding over Parliament in his capacity as deputy speaker of the house. Sir Geoffrey Henry is in New Zealand receiving medical attention and has been absent from Parliament House all week. His family has confirmed that he is ill, and departed […]
Air Rarotonga fleet expands
Air Rarotonga’s fleet has expanded to take in two additional aircraft. The domestic airline has taken delivery of two additional Embraer Bandeirante to Rarotonga over the past week. The first flew in from Sydney last week after stopping en-route in Noumea, Fiji and Niue for fuel. The aircraft was prepared for delivery in Australia by […]
New pier used for the first time
The new section of Avatiu harbour pier is being used for the first time for international cargo shipping operations. The Southern Express came into port yesterday morning and docked further along the wharf than it typically would. It’s good news for port-watchers, but also good news for the development of Avatiu harbour. Constructors this month […]
Heavy road works underway
The old road surface in Nikao is making way for new tarmac, with heavy machinery now out in full force and in action. Motorists heading west on the main road are being diverted through the airport during this first stage of road laying as workers from T&M Heather and Triad Petroleum set about ripping up […]
Island Feast comes to the Cooks!
The flavours and curiosities of Cook Islands cuisine will be introduced to an estimated 50 million people in 100 countries though Australian celebrity chef Peter Kuruvita. The chef and a five-man film team have just returned to Australia from the Cook Islands as the final destination for Kuruvita’s upcoming television series Island Feast with Peter […]
Govt 'not running to big daddy'
Finance minister Mark Brown says his government will ‘deal with’ the budget blowout rather than running to the New Zealand government for help. He was responding to a question from Teenui-Mapumai member of parliament Norman George – the first parliamentary question of the year. “Minister,” George said, “in view of the additional $4 million that […]
CISNOC 'decrepit, failed, corrupt'
Two members of parliament yesterday challenged the supplementary budget’s $30,000 allocation to CISNOC to cover its operating costs. Teenui-Mapumai member of parliament Norman George called CISNOC a ‘decrepit, failed, corrupt organisation’. “Because of their record of mismanagement I have great difficulty supporting any allocation of funds for them and my message to the minister of […]
Costs of flights 'part of the territory'
It would be a terrible shame for the Cook Islands to lose its direct links with the United States and Australia and the government should make sure those links are secure in order to best assist growth in the local tourism industry, according to Pacific Resort chief executive officer Greg Stanaway. Stanaway said removing the […]
Suicide forum planners meet today
A government committee will today meet to settle on how it can best spend $30,000 in funding it secured to host a youth conference on suicide. The money is predominantly going towards bringing in youth from the pa enua to Rarotonga to join the March 12 forum. The exact details of who will come and […]
Media explores suicide reporting
The Cook Islands Media Association has begun exploring the ways in which journalists can portray suicide appropriately in news reports. The association met yesterday to discuss a range of issues, although the media’s coverage of suicide dominated its agenda. The meeting brought together freelance journalists, government communication advisors and staff from Cook Islands News, 88FM […]
'Spend money to make money'
In defence of the $2.5 million budget deficit, cabinet minister Teina Bishop says the country has to spend money to make money. “I stand to support the supplementary budget before the house,” he said in parliament yesterday. “Despite the fact that it is a deficit budget to me from an economic point of view, it […]
More global action against financial crimes
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global standard-setter in the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing, has revised its recommendations booklet after more than two years of efforts by member countries. The FATF is an intergovernmental organisation with 36 members and the participation of over 180 countries through a global network of FATF-style […]
SPC celebrates 65th birthday
The Secretariat of the Pacific (SPC) community recently celebrated its 65th birthday. “The SPC mission is to help the Pacific Island people respond effectively to the challenges they face, and make informed decisions about their future and the future they wish to leave for the generations to follow,” SPC director general Dr Jimmie Rodgers said. […]
Leader confirms 'it will be torrid'
Tongareva member of parliament Wilkie Rasmussen says that as the leader of the opposition he will “stand up and fight for what matters”. “I believe the opposition team is going to be up to the game, they going to stand up and fight”, he said, noting that the opposition will focus on “matters that need […]
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