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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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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
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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
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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
7 September 2024
Cook Islands deep sea mining poll sparks controversy
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MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
3 August 2024
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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’
17 January 2023
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Challenging ‘rape culture’
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National
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.
Games athlete named dux
Titikaveka College’s 2010 Dux Patricia Taea is considering her future study and employment options. The 17-year-old Titikaveka resident may attend Tereora College next year for her last two years at secondary school, after which she will choose between a tertiary education at university or enrolment in New Zealand’s armed or naval forces. The year 11 […]
Family members flock in support
Many of Prime Minister Henry Puna’s ten children were at the ceremony at the Queen’s Representative’s residence to see their father take his place as leader of the Cook Islands. In a departure from tradition, around 25 members of the PM’s family took part in a rendition of the family song at the ceremony, accompanied […]
Speculation over 7th cabinet post
Speculation continues about the possibility of a seventh cabinet minister from outside parliament being appointed by the new government. The new CIP cabinet ministers are due to be appointed tomorrow, but former PM and party leader Sir Geoffrey Henry explains that although it has never been exercised, the seventh minister provision is there in the […]
MPs pledge support
MPs looking forward to the next four years in government were all ready to state their support for the new PM at his swearing in ceremony yesterday. Tom Marsters, MP for Murienua and former Cook Islands Party leader in parliament, said “I think the country has been looking forward to this day. With all the […]
PM speaks from the heart
‘It’s not about me – it’s about you… it’s about us’ The country’s ninth Prime Minister, Henry Puna, said it was a proud day for the Cook Islands as he was sworn in at Government House yesterday. Puna delivered an emotional speech at the ceremony, full of promise for the future. “Deep inside my heart […]
Joyana inspires students to follow their dreams
Hot on the heels of winning the 2010 Miss South Pacific pageant, Miss Cook Islands Joyana Meyer yesterday inspired some of the country’s youth to follow their dreams and strive for excellence. Meyer (21), is studying mechatronic engineering at Auckland University, and was a guest speaker at Titikaveka College’s prizegiving in Rarotonga yesterday. She told […]
George: 'I'm not encouraged'
Norman George yesterday claimed that he had not been selected for a Cabinet post. Most of the newly elected MPs have been keeping quiet about whether or not they were likely to get a cabinet post. But Teenui-Mapumai MP George was insistent yesterday that he hadn’t been selected. “I am not encouraged by what I […]
Road sealing advice taken seriously
Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning secretary Otheniel Tangianau agrees a proposed Rarotonga road upgrade must be subject to independent scrutiny. Tangianau was asked to respond to criticism about the existing road infrastructure on Rarotonga and the perceived incompetence of governments to effectively deal with associated problems. In a letter to the editor, Cook Islands News […]
Atiu survival story on TV
An episode of British BBC series The Real Swiss Family Robinson, filmed here in the Cooks, airs on prime-time New Zealand television in early December. The episode first aired in April of 2009 and features the Hunt family – who are accustomed to a big house and a lavish lifestyle in the UK, and travel […]
Wear red for Aids awareness
Tomorrow, show your support for World Aids Awareness Day (WAD) by wearing red. The theme of the internationally-recognised WAD this year is ‘Wear Red’, and a handful of local businesses have signed on to decorate staff and surroundings in red. The three best-outfitted businesses will win $500, $200 and $100 – which they will have […]
Disabled acknowledged
Being disabled does not mean you are not able. This was one of the main messages at Monday’s opening of this week’s awareness programmes, leading up to the international day for persons with disabilities on Friday. This year’s theme is “Keeping the promise: Mainstreaming disability in the Millennium Development Goals towards 2015 and beyond”.In her […]
Goats arrive on Mauke for breeding project
Mauke residents are excited about a breeding programme which has seen six Boer goats arrive safely on the island. The livestock boarded an Air Rarotonga Embraer EMB 110 Bandeirante in Rarotonga last Tuesday afternoon and were in Mauke less than an hour later. Former Manukau City councillor and Mauke election candidate Hugh Graham spearheaded the […]
Town water tank drained for cleaning
A 2.5 million litre water storage tank is being cleaned this week by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning (MOIP). The tank – which supplies most of the Takuvaine and Avarua town areas – is being drained of water ahead of the maintenance cleaning which will take place tomorrow. MOIP secretary Otheniel Tangianau said water […]
Delayed start to Mexico journey
I am penning my first ever postcard from the United Nations climate change summit in Cancun, Mexico, where I am attending as a youth representative within the Cook Islands government delegation. But it has been a technically-hectic start! Last Saturday (20 Nov) I was so excited and standing ready at our international airport in Rarotonga […]
'The crown's not for me'
New Miss South Pacific prepares for ‘chaotic’ year Twenty-one year-old Joyana Meyer is carrying the weight of the South Pacific on her shoulders, but talking to her you wouldn’t know it. She’s still grounded – she’s humbled and overwhelmed by the limelight, and she’s grateful to God for the opportunity to represent her country at […]
Computer gear thanks to India
Pupils and staff at St Joseph’s School are making the most of their new computer equipment, purchased with a grant from the Indian government. Principal Sister Celine Simon approached members of the Cook Islands government earlier this year about an upgrade of the school’s computer room, as it was too small and under-resourced. “We could […]
Tereora idol set to rock
Tereora College is hosting its own idol-style singing competition for its Year 9 and 10 pupils this Friday. Tereora College Idol will comprise 10 singers competing in heats from 9am at the Princess Anne Hall. Raro Idol contestants will judge the junior singers, as well as perform themselves. A surprise performance by an international artist […]
Giving Tree reminder
Westpac Cook Islands is reminding those involved in its annual Community Giving Tree appeal to deliver presents to its Avarua branch before December 9. For the second consecutive year, the bank is facilitating the donation of Christmas gifts to Rarotongan children deemed disadvantaged in some way. To date all but four of the 137 children […]
Hoist will help with therapy at Creative Centre
The Creative Centre has been gifted a hoist which will make life easier for members and helpers alike. A speech and language therapist from Carlson School in New Zealand sourced the $4000 equipment and spoke to Mainfreight, who agreed to ship it to Rarotonga for free. The therapist, Jenny Watson, has visited Rarotonga twice to […]
Boy of 12 caught in burglary
A 12-year-old boy was among a number of law breakers apprehended and dealt with by police over the weekend. The boy was caught by owners of a tourist accommodation in Ngatangiia rifling through property in one of the accommodation units. The boy is a known offender and will appear at the next juvenile court sitting. […]
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