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$541.7m tourism earnings
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‘Paedophile’ gets 13 years in prison
22 January 2025
Thomas Wynne: Where were our leaders while children suffered?
25 January 2025
Cook Islands passport proposal
6 January 2025
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’
8 July 2024
National
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.
Fraud warning
Police are in the midst of investigating a fraud claim and in light of that, they’d like to issue a warning to the public to “safeguard chequebooks” and avoid writing blank cheques. This week, a person was turned in for allegedly stealing money from their company. The suspect had access to the company chequebook and […]
Marsters returns from Mexico forum
CIANGO president Tuaine Marsters recently returned from Cancun, Mexico, where she attended the International Indigenous Peoples Forum on Climate Change (IIPFCC). She and other representatives of indigenous communities around the world met to discuss climate change and the possibility of forging a global partnership to care for the planet. The forum was timely and the […]
Making waves in healthcare
Sonographer Tim Alchin leaves Rarotonga Hospital with three newly trained sonographers. Alchin’s 12 month stay on Rarotonga means that the hospital now has two working sonography machines and three people who have been trained to use them. Alchin admits that sonography isn’t a profession a lot of people have heard of. But it’s an essential […]
Women's conference starts
The Cook Islands National Council of Women (NCW) is hosting its seventh national conference and craft exhibition this week at Sinai Hall. NCW groups from Rarotonga and the outer islands will meet today, tomorrow and Wednesday to discuss the roles they play in family, governance, health and the environment. The theme around which discussion will […]
More than one prowler likely
Police on Friday said that the naked prowler seen by a resident of Vaimaanga may not be the same person as the man reported acting suspiciously in other areas of the island. A woman, who did not want to be named, woke at 1am to find an unknown naked man sitting on her bed. He […]
Tight round ahead for women
With two rounds left of the Edgewater Women’s Saturday morning competition, this weekend’s games should prove intense as the results will even out a congested middle of the table. With two rounds left, the number one spot is still up for grabs with wins this weekend proving critical for all teams. Turangi (4 points) are […]
Investigating traditional medicine
Can noni juice repair dead white blood cells? The question prompted a third visit to Rarotonga by United States virologist Cheryl Stoddart this week. Stoddart – who is an assistant professor of medicine at San Francisco’s University of California – spent a day with Rarotonga’s medicine man Pa Teuruaa and Cook Islands Tourism chief executive […]
Mauke concerned about cargo
Although nothing is urgently needed on Mauke, its 300-odd permanent residents are concerned about the longer-term future of cargo transportation to the island. Mauke mayor George Samuela said there was enough food and petrol to last at least one and three months respectively, as well as enough diesel to power the island’s electricity generator for […]
CIP team registers nominations
Eighteen of the 23 Cook Islands Party candidates registered their nominations for next month’s election at the Ministry of Justice yesterday. There are 17 candidates pictured here but the $500 registration fees were paid for all 23 candidates. CIP vice president and Takuvaine candidate Mark Brown said the move signified the beginning of the party’s […]
'Together we can' says CIP
The Cook Islands Party launched its campaign yesterday with a new slogan – together we can. Candidates and supporters gathered together at the Opposition party’s office to announce some of the key actions the CIP will take if it is elected as the next government. Party leader and Manihiki candidate Henry Puna led off with […]
Pactel takes Matariki FM worldwide
Matariki FM can now be accessed from any part of the world via internet radiocast thanks to Pactel International. This month Pactel International announced the successful set up of their platform to provide the service to the Cook Islands leading bilingual radio station. Cook Islanders and those with an interest in the country can now […]
Damage, drag racing concerns police
Police are this week dealing with a number of damage complaints – though one complainant named a coconut as the perpetrator, the rest point to a serious problem. Te Aponga Uira staff noticed this week that a power pole light outside Pickering Motors in Tutakimoa seemed to be riddled with bullet holes. Police are at […]
Culture restructure almost done
The Ministry of Cultural Development is close to completing restructuring down from 10 directors to four, which Sonny Williams was brought in to begin in August 2009. The ministry has recruited staff to each of the four new management positions. Although the posts were advertised in the newspaper, Williams, who is cultural development secretary, said […]
Women's conference next week
The 7th National Women’s Conference will be held in Avarua next week. The Cook Islands National Council of Women will host the event with the theme ‘strengthening our safety nets to secure our future’. A draft national policy on gender equality and women’s development and the draft Family Law Bill will be presented on the […]
An issue of integrity
Ngatangiia independent candidate Sir Terepai Maoate’s integrity may be questioned over his decision to run against Demo candidate Mann Short in the election next month. The Democratic Party Constitution says constituency committees can ask run-off nominees to agree to support the winning candidate and not stand in opposition to them at an election. Under the […]
Titikaveka must design destiny: Iro
Independent says he is standing for the rights of his people Teava Iro, independent candidate for Titikaveka, aims to bring the ‘missing elements’ of ownership and empowerment to the people. “I have decided to stand in the November general election for Teimorimotia – for the people of Titikaveka.” “I know that the most important resource […]
Warning about danger of bones
A vet from the Esther Honey Foundation has warned of the dangers of giving bones to dogs. Jordana Burdon Bailey said a dog was recently brought to Esther Honey because it was vomiting after eating cooked meat and bones. “We were worried that a bone had got stuck somewhere in the dog’s digestive tract, so […]
Taakoka agent rejects claims
Taakoka Island Villas agent John McElhinney is defending his decision to collect a small amount of revenue on the Muri property. The Business Trade Investment Board is trying to establish a case against TIVL for carrying on business as an unregistered foreign enterprise. There are two units on the property which was recently returned to […]
Independent steps up for Arenikau
Aitutaki’s JJ Browne has confirmed he will run as an independent candidate for the constituency of Arutanga-Reureu-Nikaupara. Browne says his campaign is based on three main issues – water, education and the environment. Browne will contest the seat against current MP and CIP candidate Teina Bishop – it is the only seat the Democratic Party […]
MP looks to extend quarter of a century in Parliament
Ngatangiia’s Sir Terepai Maoate’s political career spans more than a quarter of a century but this election, he hopes to extend that by another four years by winning his seat for the eighth time since 1983. The 76 year old has just announced he will run as an independent candidate at the November 17 election. […]
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