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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
16 November 2024
RAC to address mosque legality
19 November 2024
I don’t expect much change: PM Brown on US Elections
6 November 2024
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23 October 2024
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Man found guilty of rape, burglary
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8 October 2024
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5 October 2024
Tourism contribution set to surpass half-billion dollar mark
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23 September 2024
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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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13 August 2024
ICI explains road works delay in front of old Sheraton site
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Housing crisis hits tourism industry
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National
Promoting local crafts for Christmas gifts
As the festive holiday season approaches, the spirit of giving and community shines brighter than ever.
Bank urges caution against scams during festive season
With the festive season underway, ANZ Cook Islands is reminding customers in the Pacific to be vigilant against scammers who take advantage of this busy time of year.
52 teams volley in Aitutaki
A record number of volleyball teams will take to the courts on Easter Monday for the second year of the Cook Islands News Aitutaki Easter 4×4 volleyball tournament. The revived popular annual event on the island has attracted 52 teams this year and organiser Rere Mataiti expects a few more teams to register before the […]
New website nearly ready
On the heels of five months of work, Cook Islands Tourism (CIT) is preparing to launch its new website. CIT chief executive Carmel Beattie says the website will be operational within two weeks. The site is in the final testing stages. CIT contracted a professional writer to develop the text, and the site includes in-depth […]
MMR tightens up on fishing licences
The Ministry of Marine Resources is poised to significantly expand its fishing licence regime with intentions to target bigeye tuna, skipjack tuna, and swordfish in addition to albacore tuna, secretary Ben Ponia says. He highlights the ministrys position in respect of fishing licences and proposed expansion of designated fisheries within an official response to the […]
Anzac services around country
Red poppies are on sale in advance of Anzac Day events to be held throughout the Cook Islands on Monday. Each year on April 25 the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps is commemorated by the Returned and Services Association (RSA) and members of the public as well as representatives of various organisations and community […]
Forum Pacific delayed
Arrival of the Forum Pacific has been further delayed. Pacific Forum Line New Zealand customer services manager Jessica Dawson reports that the vessel has been experiencing engine problems. She has been operating whilst engineers make the necessary repairs, forcing her to reduce speed. She was expected to arrive in Auckland yesterday and should be in […]
MMR compromised its procedures
The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) compromised its own compliance procedures when issuing fishing licences to the Northern Cook Islands Fishing Company (NCIFC) in 2008, Cook Islands Audit Office director of audit Paul Allsworth concludes. Allsworth has completed an audit review of the dealings between those at MMR, NCIFC, and the Cook Islands government at […]
Quake tally $39,000
The Cook Islands Red Cross Society has to date collected more than $39,000 in donations from around the country for victims of Christchurchs February earthquake. Society secretary general Niki Rattle says a cheque from Nukutere College for $14,500 has just been handed over to the appeal, following a runathon fundraiser by students. Rarotongas Fijian community […]
Culture day on Gold Coast
Mudgeeraba Creek State School on the Gold Coast of Australia is hosting a Cook Islands culture day next month, and asking for help with assembling a Cook Islands culture display and amassing traditional knowledge. On Thursday, May 19, the Queensland school will be celebrating the Cook Islands. Prep coordinator Kaia Clarke is making an appeal […]
Chance for an emerging womens leader
Nonprofit organisation Vital Voices Global Partnership is encouraging women leaders in 13 Pacific countries including the Cook Islands to apply for a 19-month programme that aims to advance womens leadership. Vital Voices is partnering with New Zealand, AusAid, the World Bank, the IFC, the US State Department and the Asian Development Bank to deliver Leveling […]
Robyn teaches gettingagrip
The simple answer to the question of why Robyn Pearce became a time management specialist? Because I was bad at it, says Pearce, who gave four time management lectures on Rarotonga and Aitutaki this week to a collective audience of nearly 200 people. I started learning it for myself and to my surprise people started […]
HSBC donates paper to schools
Fifty-six boxes of photocopying paper are being distributed among Rarotonga schools, thanks to an HSBC Trustee Cook Islands initiative. HSBC purchases A4 paper for a group of schools in the Cook Islands each year, alternating between schools in Rarotonga and outer islands in the southern group and the northern group. Last year, Aitutaki, Mauke, Atiu, […]
Freight rates going up
Responding to an increase in global fuel prices, Air New Zealand has raised its freight rates. Company headquarters advised that it can no longer absorb rising fuel costs, and recently advertised a 5% across-the-board increase in freight costs. The increase, however, does not extend to flights from Auckland to Christchurch and vice versa. Services from […]
$3.9m contract signed for Pukapuka
A $3.9 million project to build a cyclone shelter on Pukapuka is expected to provide jobs for between 40 and 50 members of the northern islands community for the eight-month duration of the development. Rarotonga-based firm Landholdings Ltd has secured the contract to construct the centre, and yesterday it was officially signed-off by Finance Minister […]
6 ways to improve fishing licensing
Audit director Paul Allsworth has made suggestions to the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) about how it can improve its operation, in particular the issuing of fishing licences. Allsworths six recommendations are included within his audit report of the issuing of 16 licences to the Northern Cook Islands Fishing Company (NCIFC) for Taiwanese fishing boats […]
Battles in store at youth champs
Aitutaki and Mauke have come away with a 3-all draw on day 2 of the National Youth Soccer Championship at CIFAs complex on Monday afternoon in Pool A of the under 15 boys category. Aitutaki were given a scare by Mauke who led with 2 goals to 1 in the first half with brilliant goals […]
Septic waste was buried: MOH
Less than one tonne of solidified untreated sewage has been buried in a two metre-deep trench underneath a cracked 10,000 litre septic tank on site at Rarotongas hospital in Arorangi. The waste, which has been sitting inside the cracked septic tank for some time, was buried on Friday with the approval of Ministry of Health […]
Price Tribunal reviews itself
The Price Tribunal is determining whether there is enough commercial competition within the Cook Islands to do away with price orders. It has begun a review of all relevant price orders for the Cook Islands, some of which date back to 2000. At present the tribunal is reviewing an order for all grocery and washing […]
Miracle man makes Pacific music finals
Papa Taura Mani, the Tupapa singer-songwriter who made a miraculous recovery from a debilitating stroke last year, has made the finals for the Polynesian Blue Pacific Music Awards. His I Runga Taua a track from his newly-released Noo Ake Ra Koe is among three finalists for the Tangata Pasifika Best Pacific Language Award. The two […]
Unlocking Mangaias growth and potential
A training workshop recently run on Mangaia by the Business Trade and Investment Board has been designed to unlock growth and potential in the community, says business development manager Melina Tuiravakai. Tuiravakai and business development officer Tangata Tou were on Mangaia between March 28 to April 1 to conduct the small business training workshop. The […]
Trauma care training at hospital
Ministry of Health (MOH) staff refreshed their skills on Friday through primary trauma care training held at Rarotonga hospital. It was the second training conducted by local MOH instructors since graduating from their own training in July 2010 with 17 staff taking part in the days exercise. The Primary Trauma Care (PTC) course is intended […]
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