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$541.7m tourism earnings
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Cook Islands passport proposal
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Police need numbers and bigger budget
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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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Cook Islands has its first mosque
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CI Muslim opens up about her faith and journey
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RAC to address mosque legality
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CIIC directors seek $350,000 in damages over defamatory claims
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Man found guilty of rape, burglary
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Tenants face water bill burden
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Tourism contribution set to surpass half-billion dollar mark
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Multisectoral approach to assess risks towards enhanced health security
In response to the increasing frequency and severity of health emergencies and natural hazards like tropical cyclones becoming more frequent and severe, the Cook Islands is taking proactive measures to safeguard its population by organising a workshop aimed at bolstering the nation’s health security.
CITC opens $4.2 million Patai Store in Titikaveka
The new CITC Patai Store in the village of Titikaveka was blessed yesterday in a modest opening ceremony.
Tapping into more tourism plans for the Pa Enua
Through destination development, Cook Islands Tourism Corporation is looking at opportunities, stating that “an opportunity exists to expand the tourism offering and amplify community-led tourism in the Pa Enua”.
PM confirms additional $400k to ‘maintain the pace of roadworks’
Rarotonga’s long-awaited road improvement projects will receive an additional $400,000 with Prime Minister Mark Brown confirming government is appropriating it in the supplementary budget to “main the pace of roadworks to the end of the financial year”.
Mangaia 200 years of Gospel celebrations embraces island
The colossal amount of around $1 million has been raised for the island of Mangaia’s Te Arikianga o te Evangelia, the Arrival of the Gospel Bicentennial commemoration festivities that will be held this coming June.
More alleged brawlers expected in court this week
More alleged brawlers are expected to appear in court on Thursday after facing charges of fighting in a public place and assault with intent.
Island girls fly to big smoke and carve out their careers in tourism
Tourism is the key driver for economic development in the Cook Islands and Tereora College graduates Kubethreana Taripo and Rakiki Brown are both “excited” to be the first scholarship students to be awarded the Cook Islands Tourism Leadership Programme scholarship.
Defended hearing for reckless and drink-driving accused two years on
A reckless and drink driving case which has dragged on for two years, has been set down for a defended hearing.
Ngati Tangiiau akataoanga Rangatira
The Ngati Tangiiau chiefly tribe of Takitumu have gathered at Te Tu’ukura Marae in Turangi, Ngatangiia for the peaceful “akataoanga” traditional investiture of Maui Rangatira – Justine Matatoa Flanagan and Te Pa’u Tangi o Tangiiau Rangatira – Teremoana Peter Tamariki Monga.
Judge refuses Crown Law recommendations and spares cannabis convicted man jail time
A Judge has refused to jail a man on cannabis charges despite calls from Crown Law for a custodial sentence.
Cyclone warnings issued as low pressure system hits the Cooks
Official cyclone warnings have been issued as the Cook Islands braces for a bumpy ride with the weather.
Combating crime: Youth programme connects to community and culture
Kōrero o te ‘Ōrau’s ‘Ātui’anga ki te Tango (AKTT) youth programme offers year-long holistic learning activities for youth and families to combat recent youth crime and promote cultural connection. Candice Luke reports.
Apii Takitumu welcomes new prefects for 2024
Just over a week after starting back at school, Apii Takitumu welcomed in the month of February by hosting their prefect’s induction day at the Holy Spirit Revival Church yesterday morning.
Te Ipukarea Society: Keeping our waterways in check
Monitoring the quality of our stream water is a useful way to inform us whether some of our land use practices are impacting the health of our freshwater stream ecosystems and eventually our lagoon.
18-year-old seeks help for urgent medical treatment
Fundraising efforts are underway to help 18-year-old Valyla Hickes get the medical treatment she needs in Fiji.
Maungaroa Valley inches closer to UNESCO world heritage status
The Maungaroa Valley in the Cook Islands is one step closer to becoming a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognising its cultural significance and prompting calls for wider protection of cultural and natural heritage sites in the region.
We were all young once’: Youth social worker encourages calm and kindness
On the final day of Te Kainga O Pa Taunga mental health workshop at Sinai Hall yesterday, practising councillor Sandra Cowen addressed children and adolescents’ emotional problems and preventative strategies for frontline workers.
Driver escapes injury but not conviction after crash in Aroa
A 24-year-old motorist who escaped serious injury when his van veered off the road in Aroa and tumbled into a stream has not escaped conviction.
No person is above the law: Brown
Prime Minister Mark Brown confirmed Tongareva seat is vacant after former deputy prime minister Robert Tapaitau’s conviction, triggering a by-election within 60 days.
Filipino community welcomes changes to immigration policy
The Rarotonga Filipino community has welcomed the recent change in immigration policy allowing foreign workers to have a secondary job.
Heatwave to last until April, says weather office
Cook Islands is expected to experience temperatures close to 30 degrees Celsius until April, according to the Meteorological Service.
Minister Nicholas initiates work experience programme for college students
College students have been given the opportunity to gain firsthand exposure to various government agencies through a work experience programme.
