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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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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.
Ellis grows resort group
Rarotonga Resorts Management general manager Rohan Ellis has put to rest rumours that he applied for the top job at CI Tourism. The tourism board is set to announce the successful applicant soon – it was due to complete its final shortlist of five yesterday. While Ellis applied for the job the last time it […]
Tribute to legendary judge
Chief Justice David Williams says the late Sir Gaven Donne is an inspirational example to all those who have the privilege of serving in the Cook Islands court. Williams’ tribute to the former Cook Islands Chief Justice was read out at Sir Gaven’s funeral service in Rotorua yesterday. “On behalf of the Cook Islands Judiciary, […]
Govt to fight Toa annual $1.2 m profit guarantee
$1.75 reportedly paid to Toa Petroleum yesterday Government will strongly contest the agreement it made to guarantee Toa Petroleum an annual profit of $1.2 million for the next eight years when the case goes to court later this month. Yesterday finance minister and attorney-general Wilkie Rasmussen issued a statement saying while government will honour the […]
Changeover for community initiative scheme
A new coordinator has been appointed for the Community Initiative Scheme which has provided $1.1 million in funding for 75 projects throughout the country over the past six years. Last month Teariki Rongo took over the role which Debbie Ave has been in since the joint NZAID, AusAID funded scheme partnership with government was launched […]
Islands look forward to agriculture revival
The southern group of islands has responded well to the proposal to boost the declining agriculture industry with plans underway to revive pineapple growing and even reintroduce duck farming. Agriculture minister Robert Wigmore has just returned from a three-day visit to Atiu with the team working on the $3.5 million project announced last December. Now […]
Cassey ready for ministerial role
Matavera MP Cassey Eggelton saw her appointment as cabinet’s sixth member on Tuesday as a way to heal the Democratic Party split, but she says she is ready for the challenge of being a minister. “I feel great. I feel good. I want to help move this country forward,” she said at her swearing in […]
Half-moon tivaevae blessed
A group of mamas met at Matavera CICC Sunday School hall last Thursday to watch Reverend Ina Moetaua bless and dedicate the tivaevae they had sewn. The tivaevae are called Apa Marama (Half Moon) because of the half-moon shape of the fabric pieces and were created by mamas working with the talented Mama Orometua Mama […]
Everyone likely to be offered H1N1 vaccine
Government wants to provide enough swine flu (H1N1) vaccine to immunise every man, woman and child in the country beginning in May. Director of community health services Dr Rangi Fariu announced yesterday that the World Health Organisation has now agreed to send enough vaccine to cover the entire local population – but it depends whether […]
CITTC looking for technical tutors
If you’re a plumber, a drainlayer, a carpenter or a mechanic and you’re interested in passing on your knowledge of your skill, apply to be a part-time tutor at Cook Islands Trade and Training Centre. Tutor Boyd Ellison at CITTC said that tutors will be trained and assigned to courses with fun, hands-on curricula that […]
Ultrasound gear donated to Rarotonga hospital
Australians Tim Alchin and Matthew Swain gifted two ultrasound machines to Rarotonga hospital on Friday on behalf of Southeast Radiology, Interplast Australia, Australia Sonographers Association and Phillips Healthcare. The machines, estimated to cost between $20,000 and $30,000 each, will be instrumental in helping physicians make accurate diagnoses. The machines will also allow doctors to make […]
Large farewell for Toka 'Junior' Piho
The Cook Islands community has mourned the loss of a well-respected community man this month – 41 year old NZ-based Toka ‘Junior’ Piho was tragically killed in a road accident on March 18. According to the Franklin County News, Toka’s passing was felt through the entire Franklin community and his hometown of Waiuku. Cabinet minister […]
CIP seek candidate for largest electorate
The Cook Islands Party is calling for nominations for the election of candidate for the largest electorate in the country – Tupapa-Maraerenga – and it wants the seat back from the Demo Party. CIP leader Henry Puna says the party expects to receive five or six nominations for the seat because of the greater interest […]
Drink driving involved
A female driver of a pick-up truck which crashed into the airport fence at the Nikao sea wall will appear in court this Thursday charged with drink driving. The accident occurred at 3.39 on Sunday morning and a breath test found the driver to be 100 milligrammes over the legal limit of 420 milligrammes of […]
Jewellery contest deadline extended
Kids entering the Te Akatauira recyclable jewellery competition are getting an extra week to complete their work. The deadline for entries has been changed from April 2 to Friday, April 9. “We thought the kids and teachers would appreciate having the Easter weekend to finish working on their pieces,” organiser Paka Worthington said. There are […]
Friends and family farewell 'Conan'
Friends, family members and the sports community at large gathered at the Munokoa family burial ground in Nikao yesterday to say their final farewell to Colin Munokoa, known by all who knew him as Conan. Colin, the eldest son of Nikao member of parliament Ngamau Munokoa and husband Papa Ngari, died last Wednesday morning. Colin […]
Share your stories, photos
Rarotonga-wide radio station FM 88 would like to hear from you during Earth Hour tonight. Various activities have been organised by various organisations, companies and private individuals from 8pm to 9pm and it would be good to hear your stories. Team leader for Earth Hour 2010, Mii Matamaki, will be on the road tonight with […]
Donors acknowledged
Red Cross also gratefully acknowledges the generous contribution of other organisations and governments to the Cyclone Pat response, including: Air Rarotonga, Air NZ, Air NZ Staff – Wellington, ANZ Bank Group, Westpac Bank, Aquarius Accommodation, Muri Beachcomber The Australian Government’s Overseas Aid Program (AusAID), BECO Limited, Super Brown New Zealand Defence Force, Pacific Resort, Avarua […]
Searching for fire-fighters
The Rescue Fire Service is looking for two rescue fire-fighters to join the 28-person unit that is divided between Rarotonga and Aitutaki. Fire Service chief Nga Jessie is looking to fill two Rarotonga positions, and will choose “people who are physically and mentally fit”, he said. Jessie said the fire fighting unit’s main priority is […]
German dental students give back
When Tamara Schroeder and Dorothee Jarleton flew to Rarotonga from Germany, their bags weren’t full of typical travel necessities – they were full of toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental drills, root pens, tooth polish, temporary filling materials and other fundamental dental supplies. Both girls are 24-year-old dental students in their last year of school at the University […]
Sunblock causes phone outages
Talk about sun block! At about 2pm each day from Friday March 26 to Wednesday March 31 there will be some service outages due to sun interference. These outages will last for approximately seven minutes. “During these times the sun will be directly in line with the satellite servicing Rarotonga and with the sun’s radiation […]
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