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Cook Islands passport proposal
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Top cop position advertised
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9 December 2024
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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
Pacific
Government ready to assist Vanuatu community fundraising
Cook Islands Government has expressed its willingness to assist Rarotonga’s Vanuatu community in their fundraising efforts following the recent devastating earthquake in Port Vila.
Fears for families as Vanuatu reels from deadly earthquake
The devastating 7.3-magnitude earthquake that struck Vanuatu on Monday, claiming the lives of at least 14 people and injuring more than 200, has sent shockwaves around the world, with Ni-Vanuatuans residing in Rarotonga praying for the safety of their loved ones at home.
Protesters dispersed
WEST PAPUA – Thousands of Papuans rallying yesterday across Indonesia were reportedly dispersed by police and at least 75 were arrested.
PNA happy to get Pacific Forum endorsement
PACIFIC – The Parties to the Nauru Agreement are celebrating the Pacific Island Forum’s endorsement of their Vessel Day Scheme.
A Polynesian take on Shakespearean drama
NEW ZEALAND – A theatre group in South Auckland is using classic English literature to break down negative stereotypes surrounding Maori and Pasifika people in New Zealand.
PNG capital much cleaner after betel nut ban
PAPUA NEW GUINEA - The ban on public consumption of betel nut has made Port Moresby much cleaner, according to the governor of Papua New Guinea’s capital.
Plenty of positives from Rio
PACIFIC – Medals proved elusive but Pacific countries are taking plenty of positives from their performance at the Rio Paralympics.
Fire sparks call for asbestos ban
Asbestos still used in Pacific despite dangers
Refugee policy under spotlight in New York
AUSTRALIA – Australia’s treatment of asylum seekers and refugees will come under scrutiny this week as Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull meets with world leaders in New York.
Dutton not phased by mishandling of contracts
AUSTRALIA – The Australian Immigration Department has made mistakes in its handling of contracts for offshore detention centres, Immigration Minister Peter Dutton has conceded.
Inquiry into 'institutional racism' called for
NEW ZEALAND – Former government minister Dame Tariana Turia is calling for an investigation into institutional racism in New Zealand’s public sector.
Kermadec sanctuary talks continue
NEW ZEALAND – Te Ohu Kaimoana executives have gone to parliament for another attempt at talks on the Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary.
Maori poi song movie makes a million
Poi E touched hearts of all New Zealanders
Fiji controlled by 'super ministers'
FIJI – The opposition National Federation Party in Fiji says Frank Bainimarama’s new cabinet concentrates power in a handful of ministers and means a conflict of interest in some areas.
ABC probe claims money paid to Nauru politicians
NAURU – New documents have emerged detailing tens of thousands of dollars being paid by an Australian company to the family of Nauru’s Justice Minister, David Adeang.
Prudent decision-making needed ahead of deal
PACIFIC – The Pacific island countries need to have a proper understanding of all the impacts of Pacer Plus before signing on to any legally binding free trade agreement that seeks to constrain governments ability to regulate.
Nauru defends treatment of refugees at UN
NAURU – Government representatives from Nauru said they are improving conditions at their refugee centre after reports of alleged sexual abuse against child refugees surfaced in recent weeks.
Refugee's heart attack 'not an emergency'
NAURU – An Afghan man detained on Nauru requires urgent medical evacuation for a heart condition, according to doctors, but his case has not been classed as an emergency.
No confidence vote looming in Tonga
TONGA – The Tongan noble representative spearheading moves to oust the current prime minister says the government is “split and in trouble”.
Group claims no permit was needed
Arrests after meeting a ‘return to dictatorship’
Sanctuary celebrated on Pitcairn
PITCAIRN – Pitcairn Islanders and conservationist worldwide are celebrating the establishment of 830,000 square kilometres of marine reserve around the remote Pacific island.
Housing scheme won't tackle homelessness
NEW ZEALAND – The New Zealand government’s new Auckland state housing development is long overdue, but it does not go far enough, the Labour Party says.
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