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Solid and Hazardous Waste Bill referred to Parliament committee
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DPM defends CIIC finance and travel policies
6 December 2024
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
25 September 2024
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
ICI explains road works delay in front of old Sheraton site
10 August 2024
Housing crisis hits tourism industry
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MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
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Challenging ‘rape culture’
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National
Heather opposes Cook Islands passport plan, warns of risks
Cook Islands United Party leader Teariki Heather has opposed the Government’s proposal for a Cook Islands passport, stating that what Prime Minister Mark Brown and his team are pursuing for is not important.
Domestic violence accused convicted for multiple assaults
A man was convicted of a series of domestic violence offences, including urinating on the victim, following a judge-alone trial earlier this month at the Cook Islands High Court in Avarua.
Dry run tests tsunami response
At 10.57am on Wednesday Rarotongas emergency sirens sounded warning that a tsunami may be on its way. Children poured out of schools from low-lying areas, their teachers ushering them to higher ground and out of harms way. The Cook Islands emergency communications system was pulled into force, as emergency sirens whirred into gear across the […]
Good signs for Fosters comp
The Cook Islands Game Fishing Club will be running the annual CITC Fosters fishing tournament this Saturday. Weather and fishing conditions look good, with northeast winds around 10 to 12 knots forecasted. The Maori fishing calendar says it will be an excellent day for fishing with the moon phase two days after full moon. There […]
Reduction in flight numbers seasonal
A reduction in the number of Air New Zealand flights arriving at Rarotonga is part of a seasonal trend and are not permanent, says the airlines Cook Islands manager. About 10 Air New Zealand flights are currently arriving at Rarotonga International Airport each week, a figure down on the busier winter season. But Air New […]
Mauke considers a livestock farm
Mauke could become the first Cook Islands community to establish a commercial livestock farm for the provision of cattle and goat meat. Agriculture minister Nandi Glassie says government and Mauke residents are considering the clearance of almost 500 acres on the island, to become a major livestock farm. Cattle and a variety of goats would […]
USP and SPC join forces
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between the University of the South Pacific and the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) which commits the two regional organisations to increased collaboration for the benefit of the Pacific region. Under this agreement, the two regional intergovernmental organisations will work closely to ensure enhanced delivery of services […]
PIPSO empowering women in business
The second round of a Pacific Islands Private Sector Organisation (PIPSO) conference about empowering women in business is taking place in Fiji on November 14 and 15. The Cook Islands was part of the first conference workshop, held in Samoa in August. This coming conference is for the Melanesian countries involved in the initiative, and […]
Upgrade for Mauke doctors residence
The 50-year-old doctors residence on Mauke will either be renovated or replaced by the Ministry of Health. Health minister Nandi Glassie and secretary Tupou Faireka travelled to Mauke last week to assess the residence and discuss options in respect of its future. Glassie says at present the residence is occupied by Maukes doctor, but it […]
Monster mangoes?
Do big mangoes mean theres going to be more cyclones? That was the question asked by Greg Parker who visited our office yesterday with three monster mangoes. Although he tried to claim they could be the biggest mangoes around, staff at CINews reckon theyve seen bigger already this season. Parker, who lives in Matavera next […]
New baby ward opens
The first Cook Islands newborns and their mothers are lapping up the relative luxury within Rarotonga hospitals new maternity ward. An official opening of the ward took place yesterday afternoon and was attended by health minister Nandi Glassie, secretary Tupou Faireka and the hospitals director of services Dr Tikaka Henry. All three made speeches at […]
Export tuna processed in Rarotonga
Rarotonga is this week exporting seven tonnes of fish picked up by Yuh Yow fishing vessels stationed in the north. The Taiwanese company is licensed to fish in the Cook Islands and at present has nine fishing vessels operating in the north. Those vessels have consolidated their catch the majority of which is yellowfin and […]
Tourism expo open to all interested
Businesses are already receiving a discounted rate for their attendance at the Kia Orana Cook Islands tourism industry showcase, says Cook Islands Tourism Corporation. Chief executive Carmel Beattie said the event, which is considered the largest of its type to be held within the Cook Islands, was being subsidised by the corporation with some help […]
Agriculture expansion for health
Health and agriculture minister Nandi Glassie has a vision for the Cook Islands, and it involves greater collaboration related to his two portfolios. Glassie says Cook Islanders need to eat healthier and the countrys economy could do with a major boost. His solution is to have communities nationwide increase agriculture and horticulture production. That will […]
DPM champions seabed minerals
The ministry for minerals and natural resources is pushing forward with its deep sea minerals awareness campaign, last week meeting with the Cook Islands traditional leaders to discuss the topic. Deputy Prime Minister and minerals and natural resources minister Tom Marsters spearheaded a meeting with the House of Ariki last week, his mission to spread […]
More power for island councils
Government is keen to give more authority to island councils and is hoping newly-elected island councillors and mayors can receive further leadership training. Prime Minister Henry Puna has voiced his desire to give more power to local government during parliamentary sessions this year. He says island administrations aligned with national government are not always as […]
Catchments fill up with rainfall
A drizzling of rain over recent days has seen water levels across Rarotonga rise, some catchments moving away from critical levels. All of Rarotongas catchments benefitted from rain that fell on the island over the weekend and early this week. Last week, two catchments were sitting below their official critical stage 1 levels as defined […]
Businesses divided over event cost
Businesses wanting to take part in the Cook Islands largest wholesale tourism event have until the close of business tomorrow to register their interest. The three-day showcase called Kia Orana Cook Islands will bring in 59 people to the Cook Islands representing airlines, tourism wholesalers, online travel agencies, keynote speakers and trade media across nine […]
Biggest tourism industry event of the year
Fifty-nine people from airlines, tourism wholesalers, online travel agencies and trade media will travel to the Cook Islands this December as part of the biggest tourism industry pow wow on the local calendar. The group of industry representatives from the Cook Islands biggest international markets will travel to the Cook Islands to meet and conduct […]
Tsunami exercise on
Todays tsunami evacuation exercise is going ahead as planned to test out the Cook Islands disaster response capabilities. Though individual homes and businesses do not need to actively take part in the exercise, Emergency Management Cook Islands (EMCI) is encouraging businesses and schools to consider their disaster response plans and discuss their emergency procedures with […]
Tribunal revokes four price orders
The Price Tribunal has revoked another four price orders, in line with its finding that there is enough market competition and variety of product within the Cook Islands at present. Earlier this year the tribunal was tasked with reviewing all existing price orders in an effort to determine whether they are still relevant and necessary […]
Theyre flying our flag!
If twos company and threes a crowd, as the saying goes, then 169 is a colossal mob. And it certainly looked that way at the London headquarters of the United Nations International Maritime Organisation on world maritime day this year. Each year on September 29 world maritime day the organisation flies the flags of its […]
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