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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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RAC to address mosque legality
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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
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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
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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
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Challenging ‘rape culture’
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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.
Report slams water laws
A special audit report tabled in parliament this week is damning of current legislation for the provision of access to safe drinking water in Rarotonga. Audit was tasked with assessing the effectiveness of the actions by key agencies to improve access to safe drinking water. In his report audit director Paul Allsworth states the assessment […]
More than $1m for Aitutaki
Government compensation of at least $100,000 is available for Aitutaki residents and church denominations following the February 2010 cyclone which devastated parts of the island. Outer islands appropriations were discussed in parliament on Monday evening. Amuri-Ureia constituency representative Toanui Isamaela described the $1,367,243 total net appropriation for Aitutaki as huge but said it may not […]
Enrolments open for massage course
A $1500 massage qualification is being offered to Cook Islanders for one tenth of the cost through an initiative supported by the New Zealand Aid Programme and Department of National Human Resources Development. Lotus Holistic Centre Ltd founder Glenda Palmer and co-director Alison Grace train masseurs in Hastings, New Zealand. Palmer has been practising and […]
Exploring culture and history
National Gallery curator Dr Michael Gunn hopes that this weeks curatorial workshop will open the eyes of Cook Islanders to the value of their past. Im a museum curator I value the past and try to represent it and here it seems people dont want to know about it, want to hide it. Theres a […]
CI no longer undiscovered
The Cook Islands has been given the best chance it has seen in years to enlarge its tourism industry, according to the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation. Chief executive Carmel Beattie said the governments 2011-12 Budget Appropriation has provided the tourism industry with better financial backing than it has seen in a long time. She said […]
Net cafe dishes up home-made wireless
IT entrepreneur George Ngatikao said his plans are not so much a case of David trying to take on Goliath, but one that is simply about finding the best returns possible for his business. Ngatikao has set up a new internet cafe in Rarotongas west, catering for the areas heavy flow of tourists and locals […]
Govt looks at dialysis
The Ministry of Health is currently probing the viability of purchasing a dialysis machine for Rarotonga. New Zealand-based consultant Carla Wilson has been employed to research the potential for hosting dialysis treatment in the Cook Islands with funding from the New Zealand Aid Programme made available through the New Zealand High Commission. Wilson, who works […]
Brown has baptism of fire
Atiu MP Norman George suggested in parliament last week that the government tweak the customs duty act. As it stands now, the act exempts people carrying less than $250 from paying a customs duty. I introduced that rate in 1984, George said. The price of things has gone up…I wonder if the minister (Mark Brown) […]
Boats new identity blessed
The re-named and re-launched Tropicbird has made its official welcome to the world with a ceremony at Avaitu Wharf last week. Local landowners and church pastors joined owner Beth Harrison for the ceremony, which made the Tropicbirds transformation from its former guise Hotel California official. Vakatini Ariki Papa Joe Vakatini gave his blessings to the […]
Proposed new tax absurd: CIWA
The governments proposed new tax on interest is a depressing picture of society in the Cook Islands, says Cook Islands Workers Association president Anthony Turua. Turua said Cook Islands workers received a double-hit from the governments 2011-12 Budget Appropriation, coupling the new 15 percent tax on interest with no provisions for an increase to the […]
Aitutaki to get processing plant
Aitutaki is to get its own noni processing plant courtesy of Reef Group and Reef Shipping. In parliament yesterday minister and Aitutaki representative Teina Bishop announced plans to expand the outer islands noni industry. Bishop says New Zealand-based Reef Group director Phillip McNicholl travelled with him to Aitutaki on Sunday. While there, the noni processing […]
Carr criticises Government over tax
Former financial secretary Kevin Carr says the government has slipped up by not providing more information earlier on regarding its proposed 15 percent tax on interest accrued in the Cook Islands. In response to a request for comment, Carr said the government would have a tough time winning Cook Islanders over now that the public […]
Challenge to tackle killer diseases
To celebrate a year of shaping up Cook Islanders, Fitness Revolution will launch new and improved biggest loser mind and body challenge on July 25 which aims to battle the killer diseases of Pacific islanders obesity and diabetes. The 12 week challenge will focus on healthy eating, nutrition, exercise and ongoing maintenance. Obesity is a […]
Family law bill on hold
A proposed family law bill is on hold until the crimes act has been reviewed. During a session of parliament this week deputy opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen asked a question of government about the progress of the family law bill. Rasmussen says the bill is much needed to update current family law issues. Its very […]
Drugs accused remanded in custody once again
Operation Eagle defendant Faimau Robati remains remanded in custody at Arorangi prison. He is next due to appear in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua on July 18. Robati appeared in the court before Justice of the Peace Bernice Manarangi on Thursday. Defence counsel Wilkie Rasmussen said he needs more time to discuss the […]
Man denies assaulting toddler and baby
A 33-year-old Tupapa consultant will defend two charges of assaulting his young children during a hearing before a Justice of the Peace on August 9. The man, who has continued interim name suppression until his hearing date, denies two charges of assaulting a toddler and baby at Tupapa on April 22. On Thursday he appeared […]
Speakers announced for tourism function
Speakers for this years tourism awards function have been announced. Bruce Parton, Air NZ manager for Australasia and Martin Snedden, Rugby World Cup chief executive, will be guest speakers on the November 11 gala night. Air New Zealand is honoured and proud to sponsor the awards which recognise excellence in the tourism industry and encourage […]
Workshop to tackle continental shelf claims
Three representatives from the Cook Islands will travel to Australia this week to further the countrys claims over new continental shelf territory. The Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) will host the maritime boundaries workshop in Sydney between July 11 and 18 to help the Cook Islands develop and defend its extended continental shelf claims […]
200 summit points approved
Cabinet has approved all but one of the recommendations made by the economic summit taskforce in a comprehensive report and will approve the other as soon as money is available. In parliament Ftriday Prime Minister Henry Puna praised the taskforce and its report which includes more than 200 recommendations to improve and grow the Cook […]
No bias in pearl support
A $3 million donor grant to the Pearl Authority was put in place by the last government, Prime Minister Henry Puna says. He responded on July 8 in parliament to criticism by fellow member of parliament Norman George about the money being allocated to expand the black pearl industry. George suggested there was a link […]
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