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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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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
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21 September 2024
Anxiety on the rise: Cook Islands faces mental health challenge
7 September 2024
Cook Islands deep sea mining poll sparks controversy
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MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
3 August 2024
Rising seas, rising costs: Climate impacts on Cook Islands economy
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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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Australia and Cook Islands to sign MoU, strengthen maritime security partnership
Cook Islands and Australia are in the process of finalising an enhanced Pacific Maritime Security Program (PMSP) Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will strengthen Australia’s support for Te Kukupa II operations and bolster regional security efforts.
Punanga Turuturu Itivaine set to make a positive impact
Punanga Turuturu Itivaine (PTI), the women’s counselling and support centre for survivors of gender based violence (GBV) and abuse, responded to 11 calls for assistance during the festive season.
Rugby legend Lomus visit delights
Locals of all ages made the most of rugby legend Jonah Lomus visit to Rarotonga last week, taking the chance to meet their hero. In a speech on Thursday, Lomu says he follows the development of rugby in Pacific nations with interest. As a Polynesian its something I hold close and watching the development of […]
Mens health takes a male perspective
Teariki Boaza says one way the Cook Islands can help improve the health of its male population is by following his lead and putting more men in front-line health service roles. The 27-year-old said men were more likely to become shy around female staff and he wanted to see more men in nursing roles and […]
Marine park enthusiasts want more
Takitumu embraced the marine park proposal at a public meeting on Wednesday evening. Any hesitation to support the project stemmed from a belief that the marine park should encompass the entire exclusive economic zone (EEZ), rather than just the proposed one million square kilometres of it. Most also agreed that the boundary should be moved […]
Excellent progress on cyclone shelter
Foundations of a multi million-dollar cyclone management centre in Pukapuka are almost completed in what is being hailed as excellent progress of the development. The contract to construct the centre was awarded to Cook Islands company Landholdings Ltd in March. About $3 million was jointly funded by the Cook Islands Government, New Zealand Aid Programme […]
Yes, Cook Islanders are lazy
Robert Wigmore hit the nail on the head we are lazy! a smoke signaller writes to TXT188 in response to the leader of the oppositions contentious statement in parliament. I am ashamed of it but it is the truth and it hurts. But people writing in and saying Rob is out of his mind for […]
New financial secretary embraces CI
From handling an annual budget of $350 billion to the Cook Islands $172 million, the move to Rarotonga for new financial secretary Richard Neves is arguably a big one. Neves and his partner Jo Roper arrived in the Cook Islands with their two-year-old twins Xavier and Natacha last week from Australias capital Canberra. Neves begins […]
Renovated whale centre opens its doors
The Cook Islands Whale and Wildlife Centre celebrates its re-opening with a launch function next Friday evening. The general public is invited to the launch between 1pm and 5pm on Friday. Formerly the Cook Islands Whale Research and Education Centre, the Avatiu building located across the road from Mike Tavionis workshop was closed for renovation […]
Ministry to investigate complaint
The ministry of health will investigate a complaint against Aitutaki Hospital alleging it was burning toxic waste on its grounds. Senior members from the ministry, including Minister for Health Nandi Glassie, will visit Aitutaki next week as part of the annual Cook Islands health conference. Glassie said the ministry could not make specific comments regarding […]
Study links soft drinks with gout
Pacific island men who consume four cans of sugar-sweetened drinks or more each day are four times more likely to suffer from gout than men who drink none. Findings from a New Zealand study presented at the ministry of healths Te Marae Ora health conference this week showed that Pacific island Maori men who regularly […]
Chinese businessmans past probed
Cook Islands ties with a controversial Auckland-based Chinese businessman are being questioned. Jack Chen recently visited Rarotonga with a delegation of the New Zealand Chinese Business Roundtable Council, of which he is chairman. The visit was a scoping opportunity for Chen and others to determine whether it is profitable for Cook Islands noni juice to […]
New deputy speaker appointed
Avatiu and Ruatonga member of parliament John Henry has resigned as deputy speaker of the house. Mauke MP Tai Tura was appointed to the position in parliament on Wednesday, after being the only person nominated. Henry gave his resignation letter to speaker of the house Sir Geoffrey Henry, because he is now the associate minister […]
Fish exports to skyrocket
Airfreight export of Cook Islands fish is set to increase to about 200 tonnes each year under a new arrangement between the Ministry of Marine Resources and a Taiwanese fishing firm. MMR secretary Ben Ponia says the ministry has entered into an agreement with Yuh Yow Marine Ltd which will trial a five tonne airfreight […]
Guard attacked by jail prisoner
An Arorangi prison guard is recovering from a head injury after being attacked by a male inmate. The male guard was hit over the head with a torch by the remand prisoner, who is in his early twenties. Superintendent Metuatini Tangaroa says the unprovoked attack happened about 8am on Thursday. The inmate in question is […]
Community approach needed against theft
A full, community approach is needed to curb the number of thefts against tourists in the Cook Islands, says a New Zealand developmental research director. Family, friends and people from schools and even football clubs are needed to help reduce the level of crime among the Cook Islands youth, according to Professor Richie Poulton of […]
Marine park gets green light
Following a week of public discussions and meetings Prime Minister Henry Puna announced that the Cook Islands marine park has garnered sufficient support to move forward to full design and establishment. The support from the House of Ariki, and the Koutu Nui, the Opposition Democratic Party, non government organisations and the public in Rarotonga gives […]
It might be elusive, but it does exist
Just a handful of people have surfed the perfect Cook Islands wave, but theyve got pictures to prove that the stories arent just the stuff of fantasy. Six years ago, six professional surfers from Hawaii chartered a yacht and travelled throughout the southern Cook Islands in pursuit of a worthy wave. Theyd conquered Teahupoo and […]
Letters to the editor from Avatea
Dear Editor, I would like to tell you how happy I am because we are getting our Reo Maori back. This year I am surprised by the schools. When we had our Maori speech competition our school came 3rd placing but that is still fine. My friend Nomar came 4th placing and I am happy […]
Development Economist
Everyone knows the story of Robin Hood. He took from the rich and gave back to the poor. I am compelled to write this column on the back of a wide audience that has been hassling me to show my colours. I do so now with respect and understanding of the work the current lawmakers […]
More starlings on Rarotonga than thought
After five weeks of studying Rarotongan birds, postgraduate students Pippa Hamshaw and Carly Easby are headed back to the UK. Both are doing Masters degrees in biodiversity at the University of Leeds, and earlier this year contacted Cook Islands Natural Heritage Trust director Gerald McCormack to organise fieldwork opportunities on Rarotonga. Between the two of […]
Busy holiday for UK volunteers
Between preparing the Red Cross booth for the Careers Expo and daily lessons with the Cook Islands Sports Academy (CISA) boys, UK medical students Abi Campbell and Louisa Harpur hardly have time for typical holiday pastimes like sunbathing and swimming. But thats the way they like it. We volunteer for the challenge, Louisa said. Its […]
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