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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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CI Muslim opens up about her faith and journey
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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
21 October 2024
Man found guilty of rape, burglary
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Parliament Clerk sparks outrage over deep sea mining statement
23 September 2024
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21 September 2024
Anxiety on the rise: Cook Islands faces mental health challenge
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Cook Islands deep sea mining poll sparks controversy
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MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
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Rising seas, rising costs: Climate impacts on Cook Islands economy
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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
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Scientists explore coral heat tolerance in Rarotonga
A group from the University of California is working with Cook Islands marine biologist and chairperson for the environmental NGO, Kōrero o te `Ōrau, Dr Teina Rongo, to discover how corals around Rarotonga respond to high temperatures.
Vandals target fintech startup
Cook Islands tech entrepreneur Brett Baudinet is disappointed that his recently established business, Smartie, has become a target for vandals.
Rights of the child to be discussed
Punanga Tauturu is holding a stakeholder consultation to discuss a non-government organisation (NGO) report to the United Nations Convention on the rights of the child this week. The consultation will take place at the Sinai Hall in Rarotonga on Tuesday from 8.30am to 1.00pm. Punanga Tauturu manager Kairangi Samuela says the NGO report complements a […]
New talks with China construction co
Prime Minister Henry Puna has held the latest round of discussions with the China Civil Engineering Construction Company (CCECC) regarding governments development plans for the next few years. CCECC has been involved in past infrastructure projects in the Cook Islands and while in China last week, Puna took the opportunity to consult the corporation, along […]
PMs delegation strengthens China ties
Government is in a favourable position to strengthen its ties with the Chinese city of Shanghai. Prime Minister Henry Puna and his delegation to China were last week given a red carpet welcome to the city, where they attended a number of official engagements. Puna met with Shanghais executive vice mayor Yang Xiong, who expressed […]
Bonefishing comp draws anglers
Aitutaki is gearing up for a week-long bonefishing competition, set to raise the islands profile amongst angling communities worldwide. The fly-fishing event will run from October 12 to 19 and include the world premiere of a DVD documentary featuring Aitutakis record-size bonefish. The Aitutaki Business Association is organising the tournament, with support from local bonefishing […]
Bugs Bunny lied to the Cook Islands
For those uninterested in world politics, the current Arab uprisings in the Middle East would seem like a world away from the surf and sand of the South Pacific. Truth is, they are a world away. Dig a hole directly from the Cook Islands through the centre of the Earth and, despite what Bugs Bunny […]
Town windmill an expensive failure
The question of whether wind technology can be used in town or not has not yet been fully explored, but one man thinks he can offer a clear answer from his experiences: no, it cannot. Rarotonga Printing managing director David Norgren has been testing wind turbine equipment at his offices in Maraerenga as a way […]
Lessons from Mangaias turbine trouble
Although they sit idle, not generating even one volt of electricity for the island, the Cook Islands government does not consider the Mangaia wind project a failure. Since they were erected in 2003, the two 20-kilowatt windmills at Mangaia have been plagued with problems that caused them to underperform and eventually shut down. The $365,000 […]
Eco message in ride around Raro
The National Environment Service (NES) was aiming to register 80 people in yesterdays round-Rarotonga bicycle ride. NES reached its goal and then surpassed it. Just before 11am, the drums of Oire Avarua heralded a long line of bicyclists, some garbed in bright colours and Cook Islands flags, others bearing signs decrying fossil fuels. The convoy […]
William elected
Justine Tuatai William has been voted on to the Manihiki Island Council, beating opponent Takairahi Toka by ten votes. An official count of votes has been completed, securing Williams win with 37 votes to Tokas 27. Earlier this year Tauhunu council member Taromi Solomona passed away, leaving his seat vacant. The preliminary results for the […]
Recruiting revamped
The Cook Islands police recruitment programme is going through an overhaul. Police commissioner Maara Tetava says he is currently revising the police recruit training package, but anticipates the latest recruit wing to complete training before the end of this year. Police officers are going through a short list of recruit applicants at present, while an […]
VIPs here for $1m signing
A ceremony will be held next week for the signing of a US$1 million solar panel installation project for Rakahanga. Government is signing a finance agreement for the project, which will see Rakahanga residents move away from a reliance on diesel. The government of Japan and Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) will also be represented […]
Rent finally paid after 19 years
Government has paid almost $60,000 in outstanding rent to a group of Penrhyn landowners, subject to a 35-year-old property lease. In 1976 government signed the Naharakura rental agreement with Penrhyn landowners, for lease of 11 acres comprising three adjacent sections in Omoka. No rent has been paid until now. A court order of August 16, […]
Down to basics
A village safety programme is being considered for implementation by the Cook Islands Police Force. It is modelled on neighbourhood watch concepts in New Zealand and Australia, but caters to the Pacific community environment. Police commissioner Maara Tetava says it is something he is looking at for the near future. The village safety programme also […]
Triple the energy on 11/11/11
Numbers-minded couples are flocking to Rarotonga to exchange I dos on November 11 or 11/11/11, which some numerologists believe will be the luckiest day of the year. For them, it is an historic date the first of its kind since 1911, and the last until 2111. According to Adele Conlon, a Kiwi who plans to […]
Be peaceful in everything you do
Verse1 Standing young and bold Facing piercing cold I beg you on my knees I cry out please bring peace You glide gently in the air Telling people that you care You are perfect, peaceful dove Pure and loving, you are peace Chorus Make peace with me Shine peace in my home Teach peace in […]
Zumba classes raise $900
Cook Islands community organisations have benefitted from the profits of two Zumba classes, held by visiting Zumba education specialist Maria Teresa Stone in Rarotonga recently. About $900 has been given to the Creative Centre, following a Zumba master class by Stone at the National Auditorium tickets for which were $5. The Te Kainga Mental Health […]
Shipwrecked back
British television series Shipwrecked is in the midst of filming its eighth season on Aitutaki. The reality show took a three-year hiatus after filming four separate seasons in the Cook Islands but will resume airing on Channel 4 in the UK this year. RDF Television is producing the series, which comprises 15 episodes, and has […]
Continue to practise peace year-round
International Peace Day has come and gone, but thats no excuse to stop actively promoting and practising peace, says peace council patron Paddy Walker. Her mantra is peace begins with me. It does begin with us if you dont do anything, you dont get anything, she said. Paddy says the Cook Islands should be consciously […]
Takitimu Festival inspires Mataroa
Culture came to the fore in Hawkes Bay last week as people from New Zealand, the Cook Islands and across the Pacific came together for the second Takitimu Festival. Even people from Canadas First Nations journeyed south for the three-day festival, which organisers said was organised to celebrate indigenous culture and to strengthen business ties […]
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 […]
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