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Man found guilty of rape, burglary
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Tenants face water bill burden
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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
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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’
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PM Brown eager to hand over Forum chair role to Tonga
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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
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MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
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CI Muslim opens up about her faith and journey
Tatiana Kautai, a Cook Islander Muslim, has shared her personal journey into Islam and her experiences living as a Muslim in the Cook Islands. Talaia Mika reports.
TAU board appoints engineering professional
Te Aponga Uira (TAU) has gained an expert described strong new asset with the appointment of Barbara Elliston, an experienced electrical engineer and corporate governance professional, by the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) Board of Directors.
Lost Tribe not giving up
After almost 20 years of lobbying, Kiwi expatriate Les Priest and his fellow Lost Tribe members are still no closer to receiving their New Zealand superannuation. In his latest attempt to get traction on the matter, Priest has written to New Zealand High Commissioner to the Cook Islands John Carter. Priest first met Carter a […]
Media requests breakdown of govt spending
The audit office is assisting the Public Expenditure Review Committee (PERC) in an investigation into governments spending of Civil List funds. Audit director Paul Allsworth says the review of Civil List expenditure is due to take two weeks to complete. This review was prompted after a complaint from the public was received. The Pitt Media […]
Name game may be different today: Sir Geoff
The Cook Islands would have a better chance of taking on a name change now than it did in 1994 when the people turned down the chance, says former prime minister Sir Geoffrey Henry. Seventeen years is a long time for a young nation, and Sir Geoffrey thinks there might be a different outcome today […]
Kuki name hard to swallow
Unhappy with the idea of being called a Cookie in his native tongue, Danny Mataroa has returned from the Takitimu Cultural Festival in New Zealand with a suggestion for an alternative. Changing the Cook Islands name is no new concept the idea springs up at various points through the countrys history. In 1994, former prime […]
Dedication to saving kakerori paying off
Veteran Kakerori researcher, ornithologist Dr Hugh Robertson of the New Zealand Department of Conservation (DoC), is highly elated by the results of his latest efforts. To say that I am very pleased would be to put it mildly, he said. Rarotongas very own endemic flycatcher is romping ahead here, and doing nicely on Atiu, too. […]
Celebrating the peace we live in
Rarotonga joined the world in celebrating International Peace Day with a peaceful ceremony at the Peace Garden yesterday afternoon. The institution of International Peace Day encourages people the world over to recognise the value of peace. On September 21 each year, those who live in peaceful communities like the Cook Islands can take a moment […]
Pacific Forum Line trading stronger
Despite former financial woes, Pacific Forum Line (PFL) is performing ahead of expectations in the Cook Islands and accordingly the shipping companys local registration has been renewed. Deputy Prime Minister Tom Marsters, who holds the transport portfolio, recently met with PFL commercial manager John Pearson.The Cook Islands is one of 12 Pacific nation shareholders of […]
Mauke makes its own mechanics
Automotive tutor Papa Teariki Mataroa was recently called to Mauke to take a one-week basic course. A request made by Island Secretary Teariki Rongo was originally for the purpose of upskilling government workers on small engines, but Papa Teariki was happy to open the course up to whomever was interested knowing that although students in […]
Approval for septic system upgrade
Approval has been granted by the Rarotonga Environment Authority for an upgrade of the septic system at Rarotongas hospital. The Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC), which is managing the government project, is now negotiating with the contractor about when work can restart. Government agencies involved with the project briefly delayed the resumption of work, to […]
South is king, north disappoints
The number of visitors coming to the Cook Islands from the southern hemisphere in August has again increased on previous years, pushing the total number for the month about six percent higher than 2010. The August gain comes on the back of the Cook Islands busiest ever month in July, with 11,800 visitors making the […]
Get moving!
The fight against fossil fuels waged by dozens of local people on bicycles begins tomorrow morning. The National Environment Service (NES) is coordinating a Move Rarotonga campaign to raise awareness of issues like climate change, fossil fuel use and waste management. Scheduled for tomorrow, the campaign encourages everyone on Rarotonga to ride a bicycle, walk, […]
Rubbish roundup yields over 400kg
Those who have participated in Pacific Islands Conservation Initiatives month-long rubbish roundup have thus far collected over 400kg of rubbish and theyre not finished yet. Pacific Islands Conservation Initiative (PICI) is working in conjunction with Pacific Divers to clean up Rarotonga during the month of September. The entire roundup is sponsored by CITC, and additional […]
Australian researchers doctorate revealing
Australian psychologist Meg Perkins is focusing her PhD research around crime in the Cook Islands, and has agreed to periodically release segments of her study to Cook Islands News. Perkins is studying toward her doctorate in offending behaviour at the University of Queensland. Her thesis deals with cultural resilience and how it affects a communitys […]
Teens admit to burglary
A couple of 17-year-old boys have admitted burglarising the Cook Islands Game Fishing Club at Kiikii and will be duly sentenced in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua. One of the teenagers was seen by a member of the public running from the fishing club while carrying bottles of alcohol on Sunday morning. Police […]
Web seminar explores role of the internet
The Cook Islands has been raising its voice on all things online this week as part of a Pacific Internet Governance Forum (IGF) meeting. The forum is being held a week before the IGFs annual meeting in Kenyas capital and although the Cook Islands will be taking part in that, the local delegates wont be […]
Mitchell on contract
Former solicitor general, New Zealand high commissioner and foreign affairs secretary Mike Mitchell is assisting the Ministry of Marine Resources with its substantial statutory obligations. Mitchell is on a service contract with the ministry as a legal and trade advisor. Marine resources secretary Ben Ponia says the ministry has substantial obligations in terms of court […]
Rotary looking for good sorts
Do you know anyone who serves the community in a special way? The Rotary Club of Rarotonga is seeking nominations for a person who you think is doing something special in the in the service of others.This is in keeping with the Rotary motto of service above self and also one of the aims of […]
Draft UNDAF document prepared
A Cook Islands draft document has been prepared for inclusion in the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF). The document is a result of yesterdays consultation on Rarotonga between UN officials and representatives of various government departments and organisations of the Cook Islands. The UN framework will guide the organisations work in the Pacific region […]
Report completed
Audit director Paul Allsworth has completed a report of his investigation into the departure tax exemption awarded to New Zealand foreign affairs minister Murray McCully and his large delegation to the Cook Islands. Allsworths report, which has been released to interested parties for formal response, includes recommendations to financial secretary Richard Neves, foreign affairs and […]
Audit looks into payments on behalf of the crown
A performance audit of the Cook Islands largest payments on behalf of the crown (POBOC) has begun. The audit, of POBOC totalling $12.1 million, will review ways of improving procedures and systems in collaboration with senior government officials including Ministry of Internal Affairs secretary Bredina Drollet. Audit director Paul Allsworth says the review will also […]
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