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DPM defends CIIC finance and travel policies
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Cook Islands has its first mosque
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CI Muslim opens up about her faith and journey
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RAC to address mosque legality
19 November 2024
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Man found guilty of rape, burglary
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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
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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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Inflation eases but concerns remain
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Prime Minister defends $659,000 MPs travel bill
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Taxpayers foot $659,000 bill for MPs travel and allowance
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Corruption report exposes ‘bribe and sexual favours’
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ICI explains road works delay in front of old Sheraton site
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Housing crisis hits tourism industry
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MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
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National
Social Impact Fund awards $199,825 to 14 community projects
The Cook Islands Social Impact Fund approved 14 proposals totalling $199,825.20 from 21 applications, supporting community initiatives across Rarotonga and the Pa Enua, with a focus on sports, wellness and youth development.
Christmas in the Park brings festive cheer to Rarotonga
Hundreds of locals, visiting families, and tourists gathered at the National Auditorium and Domes on Thursday evening for the annual Christmas in the Park event, hosted by Rotaract Rarotonga.
Search starts for extinct starling
Amid rumours that the kikoi is still alive and well on Mauke, the Cook Islands Natural Heritage Trust is offering a reward to anyone who can verify a sighting. More than 180 years have passed since the last verified kikoi sighting on Mauke and the bird is listed as extinct. The British Museum had a […]
Minding mens health
All men are being encouraged to do themselves a favour and get a free health check during clinics scheduled to be held in all main villages on Rarotonga. The Ministry of Healths public health division is planning to hold this years first two-day clinic at the Avana Meeting House in Ngatangiia on May 11 and […]
CIIC head appointed
The Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) board is set to announce its formal appointment of a chief executive to the organisation next week. Lloyd Miles has been acting chief executive for about 18 months, following the suspension of former chief executive John Tini. An audit report was instigated on the appointment of Tini, and it […]
New threats to freedom of expression
World Press Freedom Day was born 20 years ago in the vision of a group of journalists gathered in Windhoek, Namibia. The Windhoek Declaration was a call to arms to protect the fundamental principles of the freedom of expression as enshrined in Article 19 of the Universal Declaration Human Rights. It was also a bell […]
Press freedom exposes misdeeds
When governments repress their people and shield themselves from scrutiny, press freedom is among the most powerful vehicles for exposing misdeeds and upholding public trust. This is part of the personal message on World Press Freedom Day 2011 (May 3) by UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon. He says when people face discrimination and marginalisation, […]
More info, less secrecy
Its the ultimate fast-track to open governance, but growing a culture of information-sharing doesnt happen easily. Thats the key lesson learnt from the Cook Islands experience so far of the Official Information Act, or OIA. A new media initiative which will grow awareness of the ground-breaking act is aimed at building on that lesson, and […]
Double uni degrees follow donut training in Penrhyn
Thirty-seven-year-old Uraia Tini from the island of Tongareva graduated with a Bachelor in Arts and Law (double degree) from the James Cook University in Queensland, Australia, on April 16. His proud parents, Mr and Mrs Soa Tini Joseph MBE, from Penrhyn along with other members of his family attended the graduation. Tinis wife Teinano Tini […]
Rare vaka restored, named Taku Mina
Taku Mina, an 18-foot five-man flying fish Pukapuka vaka known as an Iekelima was re-dedicated and blessed in the new Are Vaka at the Cook Islands Library and Museum on Friday. The vaka, believed to be the oldest in the Cook Islands, was gifted to the Cook Islands Library and Museum Society by the people […]
Quake fund tops $40,000
Money from Cook Islanders continues to pour in for Christchurch residents still struggling in the aftermath of Februarys earthquake. The Cook Islands Red Cross Society (CIRC) is collecting money from throughout the country and transferring it to the New Zealand Red Cross Societys account for the Christchurch appeal. To date almost $40,000 from the Cook […]
Heroes offer acknowledged
Rarotonga-based Cantabrian Jennifer Kettley sent a message to Christchurch Mayor Bob Parkers office last week, reminding him of Prime Minister Henry Punas offer to arrange an all-expenses-paid holiday to the Cook Islands for him and 50 other people who showed courage in the aftermath of the February earthquake. I know how horrendously busy you and […]
Gazette back in business
Cook Islanders interested in business detail can now subscribe to the Cook Islands Business Gazette which is being produced by the Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB). The monthly publication will include information and statistics on registered local and foreign enterprises, building permits, bank interest rates, lease assignments and transfers, lease mortgages, and general business news […]
Opposition push Family Law Bill
Deputy leader of the opposition Wilkie Rasmussen questioned the governments delay in passing the Family Law Bill in Parliament earlier this month. That bill was ready and drafted in 2010 and its an important bill to deal with the issues of families because of the situation that we find ourselves in, he said. I see […]
Brown meets his village people
As the member of parliament for Takuvaine and Tutakimoa, Mark Brown is implementing a range of initiatives to advance the villages. Brown hosted a meet the MP day at the Takuvaine meeting house on Friday, where between 9am and 3pm members of the community dropped in to have a chat with him about a variety […]
Red Cross ready to build new HQ
Construction of a new purpose-built facility for the Cook Islands Red Cross Society (CIRC) is set to begin. A contract for the almost $1.3 million development is out for tender until April 29, although CIRC secretary general Niki Rattle says the deadline is able to be extended if necessary.She hopes construction can start in June […]
Pearl farms not paying?
A recent spat between a local employer and a foreign worker highlights the limitations of labour legislation in the Cook Islands, says director of labour Helen Maunga. Maunga is currently investigating a Fijian workers claim for unpaid wages. Fijian-born Kolinio Nasau, 33, spent 14 months as a pearl diver for Polynesian Black Pearls Limited. The […]
Fishing licences could net $7m a year
Between $5 million and $7 million will annually be generated for the Cook Islands government through fishing licences if the Ministry of Marine Resources develops three designated fisheries for bigeye and skipjack tuna as well as swordfish (broadbill). The ministrys draft plan for exploratory fishing, which will pave the way for the creation of designated […]
Illegal fishing income boosts coffers
More than $4.3 million has been made by the Cook Islands in settlements with foreign fishing companies found to have been operating illegally, unregulated, and unreported in the countrys Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) most recently settled for $2.1 million with three Taiwanese and Chinese vessels in 2010. The year […]
Exploratory fishery explained
If done correctly, purse seining can be one of the cleanest methods of commercial fishing, resulting in less by-catch than long lining, those at a public consultation on Rarotonga were told this week. The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) held a meeting at the Pukapuka Hostel on Thursday evening, which was attended by about 40 […]
Local fish consumption below par
Despite having an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of two million square kilometres, the Cook Islands is lagging behind World Health Organisation standards for fish consumption by those in the Pacific. The WHO developed nutritional requirements in relation to how much fish should be consumed each year by Pacific Islanders, establishing a minimum of 35kg. On […]
High Commission farewells Julie Affleck
The New Zealand High Commission said a reluctant farewell to outgoing aid programme manager Julie Affleck this week. Affleck left last night for Darwin, where she will enjoy her leave from MFAT (New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade) and check CINews online to see whats going on, she said on Thursday with a […]
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