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Top cop position advertised
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Police need numbers and bigger budget
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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
ICI explains road works delay in front of old Sheraton site
10 August 2024
Housing crisis hits tourism industry
27 July 2024
MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
3 August 2024
Challenging ‘rape culture’
8 July 2024
Articles by Rashneel Kumar
A novel idea: Rankin considers Raro romance after Rebus rest
Saturday 9 March 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Features, Weekend
Renowned Scottish novelist Sir Ian Rankin with some of his books at the Cook Islands Library and Museum yesterday. RASHNEEL KUMAR/24030863
U-turn on electric vehicles: Government retains unsold vehicles due to lack of bids
Wednesday 6 March 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
Government will retain and distribute eight electric vehicles (EVs) it previously tried to sell due to lack of bids likely caused by affordability concerns.
Cook Islands grapples with highest childhood obesity rates in the world
Monday 4 March 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health, National
Cook Islands has the highest childhood obesity rate, with over 30 per cent of children having obesity, a recent study on worldwide trends in underweight and obesity reveals.
Man sues Police for $275,000
Saturday 2 March 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime, National
A Tupapa resident has filed a civil claim of $275,000 against the Cook Islands Police for alleged wrongful arrest and detention.
League’s derby day double header
Saturday 24 February 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Arorangi’s Raemaru Park will be a hive of activity this afternoon when it hosts the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition’s first double header.
Bulldogs’ stunning win throws league competition ‘wide open’
Tuesday 20 February 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Titikaveka Bulldogs’ surprise victory over former champions Tupapa Panthers in the second week of the Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition has ‘thrown the competition wide-open’, says CIRL president Charles Carlson.
Defending champs suffer second defeat
Monday 19 February 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Avatiu Nikao Eels made a flying start to the 2024 Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition, defeating the defending champions on Saturday.
Government seeks $16.5m in Supplementary Budget
Monday 19 February 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Parliament, Politics
The Government seeks an additional $16.5 million through a Supplementary Budget to be tabled in today’s first Parliament sitting of the year.
Nicholas ‘honoured’ to be appointed Deputy Prime Minister
Saturday 17 February 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Politics
Prime Minister Mark Brown yesterday appointed Albert Nicholas as the country’s Deputy Prime Minister (DPM), breaking a longstanding leadership convention. Rashneel Kumar reports.
PM Brown backs Starlink
Wednesday 14 February 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National, Technology
The Cook Islands Prime Minister has assured he will not restrict importing and using Starlink, despite concerns that Customs is imposing a fee on the kit.
Penrhyn ‘one of our safe seats’: PM Brown
Monday 12 February 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Outer Islands, Politics
Prime Minister Mark Brown, leader of the Cook Islands Party (CIP), expressed confidence in retaining the Penrhyn seat during the March 12 by-election.
The race for Deputy PM: ‘The needs of the country must come first’
Monday 12 February 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Politics
The Cook Islands Prime Minster hasn’t decided on a new Deputy PM, but is considering both Rarotonga and Pa Enua candidates, prioritising national needs over tradition.
Elikana sworn in as new Cabinet Minister
Thursday 8 February 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National, Politics
Pukapuka-Nassau MP Tingika Elikana is the new Minister for Foreign Affairs, Marine Resources and Parliamentary Services.
Cabinet approves eight Immigration policy changes
Wednesday 31 January 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National
Eight Immigration Policy changes, initially proposed by the National Labour Advisory Board (NLAB) in September, have been approved by the Cook Islands Cabinet, addressing concerns raised by businesses after the new Immigration Regulations were implemented last year.
Cooks rates poorly in WHO and World Bank universal health coverage report
Wednesday 24 January 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health, Local, National
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.
One run heartbreak, nine wicket breeze: Cook Islands kick off Pacific Cup in style
Wednesday 17 January 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket, Sports
Cook Islands made a solid start to their 2024 Women’s T20I Pacific Cup campaign with a one-run loss and a nine-wicket win on the opening day of the tournament in Auckland, New Zealand, yesterday.
Cook Islands aim high in Pacific Cup despite missing top bowler
Tuesday 16 January 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket, Sports
The national women’s team will be missing its top bowler in their opening 2024 Women’s T20I Pacific Cup matches today, due to an injury.
Aitutaki roads a ‘time bomb’: Residents demand crackdown on underage driving
Monday 8 January 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Outer Islands
Aitutaki residents are expressing concern about the increasing number of young ‘underage’ people riding motorbikes and speeding on the island’s roads. They worry that this could lead to serious accidents, and are calling for action to ensure the safety of everyone on the road.
12 teams battle for Nines glory
Friday 5 January 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League, Sports
Twelve teams in three divisions men’s, women’s and under-18s are set to battle in the two-day Cook Islands Rugby League Nines in Paradise 2024 which kicks off this afternoon.
League Nines frenzy grips Raro
Wednesday 3 January 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in League, Sports
Local clubs are gearing up for the Cook Islands Rugby League Nines in Paradise tournament which gets underway this Friday at the National Stadium in Nikao.
