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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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Fifth weekly Sydney flight to Rarotonga announced
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CIIC directors seek $350,000 in damages over defamatory claims
21 October 2024
Man found guilty of rape, burglary
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Parliament Clerk sparks outrage over deep sea mining statement
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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
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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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Community responds to Government’s calls for partnership
Following the announcement of the launch of the Rarotonga Safety Shelter Programme (RSSP), communities around Rarotonga are actively engaging with the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) to learn more about the programme.
Back-to-back cruise ship visits boost Rarotonga tourism
Within 48 hours, two cruise ships – the Zuiderdam, which visited on Saturday, and the Costa Deliziosa, which arrived yesterday – called at Rarotonga.
Snoppy looking for a home
Do you need a good dog as a companion or to guard your home while you are at work? Then Snoppy is the dog for you and he’s waiting for his new family to pick him up from the Esther Honey clinic in Nikao. Snoppy is described as a sweet dog that will be a […]
Telecom OIA awaits ombudsman's view
Mervin Communications is waiting for the result of a complaint to the ombudsman after government refused to provide information on Telecom Cook Islands under the Official Information Act. The company’s director William Framhein made the OIA request to the office of the prime minister earlier this year asking for a swag of documents including the […]
Locals undergo trauma training
Ten locals have undergone a course to deliver training on how to give urgent health care. The one-day course on Monday taught attendees how to pass on life-saving techniques to others and they have spent the last two days putting this into practice. Attendees included nurses, ambulance officers, doctors, police, fireman and members of the […]
Taking steps to safeguard culture
The three-day national workshop on safeguarding the intangible cultural heritage of the Cook Islands came to an end yesterday with discussions on the best way forward after the fact finding workshop. Final discussions on the day centred on a strategy and action plan for safeguarding intangible or living cultural heritage in the Cook Islands. Throughout […]
Mobility vehicle heading to Raro from Thames
The old mobility vehicle from Thames, New Zealand is bound for Rarotonga thanks to a chance meeting. Long-time Thames Rotarian and mobility vehicle supporter Reg Parker was holidaying in Rarotonga with his wife Viv recently when he came across the local Rotary club and went along to its meeting. During its business session the need […]
Allpress gives keynote address
In yesterday’s paper, CI News printed that Barbara Allpress was slated to give the keynote speech on Maori medicine at the health conference, but couldn’t make it on account of illness. The woman who was scheduled to give the keynote address is actually Naida Glavish, adviser to the Auckland district health board on Maori medicine, […]
Panthers play Bulls in U16 challenge
Today will see the first challenge of the Under 16 Powerade Trophy, with reigning champions Tupapa Panthers playing against the Titikaveka Bulls at Tupapa Park kicking off at 4.30pm. With the loss of boom forward Eric Newbigging (currently in NZ), the big question remains whether the Panthers can survive without their star 6ft 3in loose […]
Independents need focus
Brett Porter has spoken out about what independent candidates should be standing for and what they shouldn’t. Porter ran as an independent in Murienua in both the 2004 by-election and the 2006 election, polling 130 votes. Although he lost to Tom Masters who received 185 votes, Porter beat the Democratic Party candidate Poko Tuariki who […]
Another independent makes a stand
Another independent candidate has stepped forward, meaning there are already more independents running this year than in the 2006 election. Teariki Unuka has announced he will be running for Murienua seat against sitting Cook Islands Party (CIP) MP Tom Masters and the Democratic Party candidate. The Demo Party will be holding a run off between […]
Rimatara group back on Rarotonga
Eight Rimatara students and chaperones returned yesterday to Rarotonga from Atiu, where they spent the past week observing the ‘ura bird, locally known as kura. Their island gifted the kura to Atiu three years ago, allowing the Cook Islands to recover a fragment of its past that was lost long ago to over-harvesting, and simultaneously […]
Mayor calls for Marsters to go
A list of allegations against Palmerston island secretary Tere Marsters has been sent by the island’s mayor to the prime minister, cabinet ministers and government officials. This follows a recent letter from Bill Marsters which called for the removal of Tere Marsters saying two thirds of the people of Palmerston wanted him out because of […]
CEDAW contest celebrates 30th
The United Nations Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) is celebrating its 30th anniversary by offering Pacific women a chance to win $500. Applicants from the Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Palau, PNG, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tuvalu and Vanuatu are invited […]
ICT meeting a success says Piho
Cabinet minister Apii Piho attended the Pacific regional information and communications technology (ICT) ministers’ meeting in Nukualofa on June 18. Not only did he come away pleased with the outcome, he also received a surprise royal gift. The attending ministers have committed to further development of the region’s ICT systems as a key tool for […]
Mangaia to benefit from eclipse rush
If all goes according to plan, Mangaia will benefit from the eclipse rush for years to come. Island Hopper managing director Robert Skews has been working closely with locals to ensure that everything is ready for the tour group’s arrival and to make sure the island will profit from next weekend’s sudden spike in tourist […]
Prize donated
Te Aito Cook Islands winner Serena Hunter is donating her prize money to Te Vaerua Community Rehabilitation Services. As legal adviser to Te Vaerua, Hunter’s sister Marie Francis has played a big role in getting the organisation up and running. Francis asked Hunter to donate some items for the garage sale that Te Vaerua hosted […]
Links opened with Arab nations
Prime Minister Jim Marurai has been in Abu Dhabi for the first ever Pacific Island Countries meeting with Arab leaders. The group was talking about how to get the two regions working together politically, economically and socially. The United Arab Eremites fully funded three people from the Cook Islands to attend the meeting. The PM […]
Cultural heritage back in spotlight
Te Reo Maori, the art of tivaivai and the process of investitures and chiefly titles will be among the fascinating presentations and discussions at today’s workshop on safeguarding the intangible cultural heritage of the Cook Islands. The three-day workshop officially opened yesterday and will run until tomorrow afternoon. Among yesterday’s keynote speakers was former prime […]
Serious crash at seawall
A motor vehicle crash on Saturday night at the seawall ended in hospitalisation for a male driver in his early 30s. He had veered into the opposite lane at the bend in the road and crashed head-on into a truck. His motorbike was badly mangled and he was rushed to hospital with a fractured right […]
Massage table a welcome gift
Pastor Ngarima George threw his head toward the heavens and thanked the lord for his newest gift of a portable massage table. Pastor Ngarima is also an accomplished tumu korero and traditional masseur and the new portable table will ensure he continues to heal through his belief in the lord and his magic fingers. But […]
Mangaia prepares to host eclipse watchers
As eclipse-chasers from all over the world dust off their telescopes and pack their bags, the island of Mangaia is busy preparing for their arrival. Mangaia School is getting ready to host 91 guests during the weekend of July 9-11. The tour group, which arrives that Friday, will be ushered into community halls until the […]
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