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Man found guilty of rape, burglary
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Tourism contribution set to surpass half-billion dollar mark
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Cook Islands deep sea mining poll sparks controversy
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MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
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Taxpayers foot $659,000 bill for MPs travel and allowance
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Corruption report exposes ‘bribe and sexual favours’
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13 August 2024
ICI explains road works delay in front of old Sheraton site
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Housing crisis hits tourism industry
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Cook Islands eases import ban on NZ poultry following bird flu outbreak
Cook Islands temporarily suspended imports of poultry products from New Zealand following a bird flu outbreak on a single farm, but has resumed imports from unaffected regions with additional safety measures.
New Zealand High Commission Fund supports local communities
The New Zealand High Commission in Cook Islands held a signing ceremony earlier this month with the successful recipients of the 2024/2025 Round of the New Zealand High Commission Fund.
LPG price jumps $0.17 in Aitutaki, fuel remains steady
Petrol and diesel prices remain steady in the latest Price Order, the first for 2024.
Public input sought on coastal protection projects
The National Environment Service (NES) has received three new Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) permit applications for public consultation.
Workshop to tackle mental health stigma
Mental health organisation Te Kainga O Pa Taunga is preparing to host a primary care psychiatry workshop for frontline staff and volunteers, to tackle the issue of mental illness stigma in the Cook Islands and improve statistics.
Tears in court as man pleads for brother’s freedom
The brother of a man facing burglary charges has pleaded through tears with the court to release him, to help care for their wheelchair bound father.
Tourists robbed in broad daylight
Police have labelled an incident where a visiting couple were robbed of their valuables at a Titikaveka beach on Wednesday afternoon as a ‘disgraceful, brazen act of theft’. Losirene Lacanivalu reports.
Lewis hands in resignation to CISNOC
New Education Secretary Owen Lewis has handed in his resignation to the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC), while it is understood he will remain in an acting position, unpaid, as secretary general until a suitable replacement is found.
Running Rarotonga loop for charity
A New Zealand social justice advocate has raised nearly $2000 to help struggling Kiwi youth with the promise of running the 32-kilometre loop around Rarotonga.
Airport Market Days draw crowds
After the exhilarating Airport Runway experience on Tuesday afternoon, Airport Authority Cook Islands (AACI) got back into gear early yesterday morning for the official opening of their Market Days.
High sea swells to subside later today, says Meteorological Service
The Cook Islands Meteorological Service says the high sea swells affecting both the Northern and Southern groups are expected to calm down later today.
Airport seeks funding for phase two
The Cook Islands Airport Authority is moving into the second phase of the multi-million dollar project to replace the old concrete slabs.
Kairua appointed Secretary of Cultural Development
A new Secretary of the Ministry of Cultural Development has been appointed following Anthony Turua’s resignation late last year.
Public lands on runway for Airport Authority’s 50th Anniversary Celebration
Close to 4000 delighted people laughed and beamed as they walked, ran, cycled, and skated along Rarotonga’s International Airport runway on Tuesday in commemoration of its 50th anniversary, to be celebrated on Monday next week.
Visitor arrivals jump 26 per cent in 2023
Visitor arrivals for 2023 have jumped 26.3 per cent of the number recorded in the year 2022, exceeding the expectations of the Cook Islands tourism industry.
High sea swells warning issued
Cook Islands Meteorological Services issued a heavy swell warning for both the Southern and Northern Cook Islands yesterday.
Tourist safe after a night on the mountain
A 40-year-old tourist was located at the Ikurangi track after a night in the cold, and police say it was not exactly a rescue mission for them since the tourist took care of herself and was still fit.
Drink driving accused appear in court
Sailosi Waqalala Ratuvukivuki appeared before Justice of the Peace John Whitta at the Avarua Criminal Court on Thursday last week for a charge of excess blood alcohol and careless driving.
Cooks rates poorly in WHO and World Bank universal health coverage report
Cook Islands has ranked poorly in the Pacific according to a Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Global Monitoring Report, produced by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Bank.
Volunteer fire brigade kicks off 2024 with more resources
Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade has new resources in the battle against the blaze.
Meteorological Service gets boost for better forecasts
Cook Islands Meteorological Service is among five Pacific islands nations with access to approximately US$50 million (NZ$82m) to enhance its capability.
JP wary of pressuring complainant
An assault on a female case was adjourned after the defence requested time for family mediation, sparking a debate about pressuring the complainant and cultural practices in domestic violence cases.