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Cook Islands passport proposal
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Top cop position advertised
7 December 2024
Police need numbers and bigger budget
9 December 2024
Niki Rattle: A call for stronger human rights protections
10 December 2024
Solid and Hazardous Waste Bill referred to Parliament committee
10 December 2024
DPM defends CIIC finance and travel policies
6 December 2024
Cook Islands has its first mosque
14 November 2024
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
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
Concerns over Minister’s role in inmate work releases: PAC
5 October 2024
Tourism contribution set to surpass half-billion dollar mark
25 September 2024
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
7 September 2024
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
PM Brown eager to hand over Forum chair role to Tonga
13 August 2024
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.
Small boat regulations reviewed
Proposed regulations for small boats in the Cook Islands are being reviewed by industry professionals and authority representatives. The proposed seas safety regulations have been developed over the last three years, and staff from the ministries of marine resources and transport are seeking final feedback from small boat owners, operators, crew, and others involved in […]
TV poles safe, stable: engineer
Concerns about the stability and safety of large timber poles erected around Rarotonga for a proposed new television service are unfounded and residents need not worry, engineer Des Eggelton says. Eggelton – who is a Registered Engineering Associate (REA) – said although the 20m high poles were “ugly”, they “won’t move in 100 years”. His […]
Mangaia fire finally out
On Tuesday morning a team of 11 managed to put out a fire that had been burning in Mangaia since last Thursday. According to tourism and culture officer Taoi Nooroa, police suspect that the fire was started either by a burning cigarette or a small, untended bonfire sparked the blaze. Nooroa, who was part of […]
Summer School call
The University of the South Pacific’s (USP) Cook Islands campus is now taking enrolments for proposed Summer School courses. USP urgently want to hear from people who propose to enrol as the offering of courses will depend on at least 15 students enroling summer school. Enrolments close on October 30. Courses being offered over the […]
Wigmore shares manifesto insights
Democratic Party leader Robert Wigmore launched the party’s manifesto saying it needs the people to share the responsibility for finding the right direction for the country. He said the party could not do it alone but ‘together anything is possible.’ On Tuesday the party announced its election pledges as it vies to govern for another […]
Chinese tractors, diggers assembled
The 25 new tractors provided through a $1 million People’s Republic of China grant are this week being assembled at the Avatiu wharf area. One of the 3-tonne Jinma 704 tractors will go to each of the 24 electorates in the Cook Islands and one will remain with the Ministry of Agriculture. The ministry has […]
CIP offended
Cook Islands Party leader Henry Puna says he is appalled but not surprised at the rejection by the Democratic Party of the new standards of accountability promoted by the opposition party. The CIP is promoting greater accountability in respect of wasteful and reckless spending of public funds by public servants. During its manifesto release, the […]
CIP accuse Demos of a copycat campaign
The Cook Islands Party is claiming the Democratic Party is employing copycat campaign tactics after its $1000 baby bonus pledge was followed by the Demo’s $1500 pledge. The newborn allowance currently sits at $300, and both parties are saying mothers and families deserve more. CIP leader Henry Puna says the Demo’s response to the CIP […]
Street poll clarification
Two photographs in Saturday’s Cook Islands News street poll were transposed during the production process. This resulted in Tuaine Joseph’s photograph appearing above Teina Marsters comments and vice versa.We apologise to the two women and to our readers for the mix-up.
Sir Terepai promotes national issues
Former DPM wants to see parliament sit every quarter Ngatangiia Independent candidate Sir Terepai Maoate is focusing on six national issues for his campaign. Sir Terepai wants to see improvements in governance, economic development, health and education, tourism and environment, marine and minerals and agriculture. In the area of governance he wants to submit an […]
New TV station nearly ready
Vaka TV will broadcast 24/7 free to every home A new free-to-air television station aims to be broadcasting to Rarotonga viewers by November, providing 24-hour programming. Vaka Television is being established by Dave Reuther and Greg Parker, who want to give viewers on the island more choice. At present the sole free-to-air channel Cook Islands […]
Business mentors notice successes
The Kiwi business mentors have been back to Rarotonga and are reporting huge success. The NZaid funded mentoring project began back in April with a presentation to businesses on how mentoring could help them. Since then, the five mentors have been advising 20 businesses in Rarotonga and Aitutaki. This is their second time in the […]
Te Kukupa gets a check-up
Cook Islands patrol boat Te Kukupa is in American Samoa getting a routine check-up. It’s time for her biennial slipping – every two years, she’ll be hoisted out of the water via a slipway for service and maintenance. There’s nothing wrong with her, says Maritime Surveillance Adviser Chris Cooper, and the aim of the inspection […]
Tim teaches tips, techniques
For those interested in cooking and looking to pick up new recipes and technique tips, there are still a few openings in a cooking course running this week and next. The course, administered by Deli Foods’ Tim Tierney, is the first in a series of courses which will cover the basics of knife safety and […]
Wrecked ship's crew questioned
Taio Shipping crew on board the cargo vessel MV Te Kou Maru II when it hit Mauke’s reef on October 4 will continue to be interviewed by staff at the Ministry of Transport this week. About nine crew members were working on the ship at the time of the incident, and last night a remaining […]
Data man helps make us eco-aware
SPREP is making it easier for government ministries, researchers, students and the eco-aware to learn about the Cook Islands environment. Peter Murgatroyd, SPREP information resource centre manager, held a workshop here last week to canvass the responses of people who will directly benefit from a web resource he’s been developing out of his Samoa office. […]
Fresh ideas for national museum
Justina Nicholas has been appointed manager of the national museum. After just four weeks in the post she has already reorganised the display in the museum and has big plans. “I want to work with Cook Islands Tourism and operators like Island Hopper because the museum isn’t really promoted,” Nicholas said. “I have been travelling […]
Kikau Hut is sporting a new look
Restaurant owners Cathy Pearman and Kevin Simkin recently approached local artist Mahiriki Tangaroa and asked her to decorate the exterior of the building with an island-themed mural. “We just felt the building needed something,” Cathy said. “We wanted to make sure (the mural) was reflective of Raro and it was really important for us to […]
Back man is back
A chiropractor is visiting Rarotonga from Auckland and is offering appointments for $15 a session. Dr Mac Rastkar runs a practice in Auckland and will be in Rarotonga on October 19–21. So far 55 people have booked in – proving there is a real need for chiropractic services here. Rastkar has been here twice before […]
Telecom eyes new technology
Telecom Cook Islands (TCI) has brought in Alan Meredith, head of international strategy for Telecom NZ, to help project a five-year technical road map for the future of telecommunications in the Cook Islands. Meredith has been working in telecommunications since 1986 and as is able to help in giving direction and information to effectively implement […]
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