Three retired law enforcement officers have returned to duty as community police officers, undergoing training to help reduce crime and maintain peace in our communities. Training began on Monday this ...

The Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) has launched its inaugural Long Service Awards Programme, honouring 21 employees for their outstanding commitment and contribution to the organisation.

Pastor Tevai “Bobby” Matapo was diagnosed with myeloma cancer. Since returning home in April 2023 from gruelling treatment in New Zealand he threw out his medication. He solely relies in his deep ...

At just 20 years old, Ayen Mae Montagot is proving that determination, adaptability, and the power of education can transform even the most uncertain paths into stories of strength and purpose. A ...

A concerned mother has raised an urgent alarm about a serious environmental issue near the BlackRock Potiki Early Childhood Education (ECE) centre. A concerned mother has raised an urgent alarm about ...

Cook Islands has established its own national awards system, Te Tango Raumaire o Avaiki, to recognise outstanding service and achievement across all sectors of society. The Office of the Prime ...

Mangaia’s executive officer Mia Teaurima says the island is grateful for the government’s financial support to upgrade its airport runway, but acknowledges more funding may be needed once the full ...

Police in Atiu say they are stepping up and prioritising efforts to monitor cannabis cultivation on the island following the arrest of a man earlier this year who was found planting cannabis. Senior ...

Happier times … Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown and New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters in February last year. This week, New Zealand through Peters paused $18.2 million of core sector ...

In Parliament yesterday, Prime Minister Mark Brown said: “In that letter, I welcomed the continued dialogue and discussion between our two officials to find a resolution to rebuild this erosion of ...

Mauke leaders are not backing down from their long-standing decision to keep dogs off the island, despite rising concerns over the growing population of wild pigs. Island mayor Joanne Rongoape ...

Twenty-five businesses are behind repayments of a business loan that was issued by the Cook Islands government to support them during the 2020 Covid pandemic. Prime Minister Mark Brown confirmed this ...