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Cook Islands engages at global platform for Disaster Risk Reduction 2025 in Geneva

The Cook Islands joined global leaders, experts, and stakeholders at the 2025 Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GP2025) in Geneva, Switzerland, from June 2–6, under the auspices of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR).

Economy

Permanent Residence’s 2025 round expected soon

A new round of Permanent Residence (PR) applications is expected to open this year, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI).

Susan Love invested as Makea Nui Ariki amid ongoing dispute

In a historic ceremony on Saturday morning, Susan Love de Miguel was invested as Makea Nui Ariki, bringing a physical revival to a chiefly title that has remained unoccupied for over 30 years.

Culture


Four Cook Islanders receive King's Birthday Honours

Four outstanding individuals have been recognised with the 2024 King’s Birthday Honours, presented at a ceremony held yesterday at the official residence of the King's Representative in Titikaveka.

Local


Cook Islands lawyer heads law enforcement agency in Fiji

Cook Islands lawyer Lavi Rokoika has been appointed as the acting Commissioner of the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC).

National


Smith knighted for decades of service to Cook Islands business and tourism

Air Rarotonga managing director Ewan Smith has been recognised in the New Zealand King’s Birthday Honours after he was knighted for services to Cook Islands business and tourism.

Business


National Environment Service appoints environmental specialist

Mike Bowie has been appointed as an environmental specialist by the National Environment Service (NES).

Environment


Police probe fatal road crash

Cook Islands Police has confirmed the death of a 39-year-old male who crashed at the roadside in Avatiu.

Local


Rarotonga Airport undergoing major upgrade

Rarotonga Airport is undergoing a major terminal extension project to enhance international travel safety and support economic recovery after COVID-19, conducted by the Airport Authority Cook Islands (AACI).

Economy


Empowering students to embrace their cultural roots

Tereora College empowers students to embrace their culture by encouraging participation in the school's Cook Islands Maori junior programme.

Culture


Electric future charged up- CITTI celebrates first EV engineering graduates

Over 100 Cook Islanders and expats graduated from the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute (CITTI) yesterday, marking a major milestone in vocational training.

Education


Te Tapora Kai Farmers Market to house over 70 vendors

The construction of Te Tapora Kai Farmers Market at Taua Terevete is on track and expected to be completed by August, says Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC).

Business


Controlling invasive species in Mauke, Atiu and Rarotonga

The National Environment Service is undertaking invasive species projects in the islands of Atiu, Mauke and Rarotonga, under the PRISMSS Restoring Island Resilience (RIR) project.

Environment

Former sports executive to enter plea on next court date

Former sporting executive Romani Katoa is expected to enter a plea to the charge of wilful damage on his next appearance at the Cook Islands High Court in Rarotonga.

Court


Court injunction halts investiture on ancestral Makea Nui lands

An interim injunction preventing non-members of the Kopu of Makea Nui Ariki from accessing the ancestral lands of Taputapuatea (Section 224), and Araitetonga (Sections 127G1 and 127G2 Avarua) was granted by the High Court of the Cook Islands in Avarua yesterday.

Court


Historical judgments, customary law and ongoing disputes surrounding the Makea Nui Ariki Title

The complex history of the Makea Nui Ariki title continues to stir legal and cultural debate in the Cook Islands, as detailed in numerous court rulings and traditional succession practices spanning over a century.

Culture


Cook Islands waits on traditional partners as China shows interest

Cook Islands awaits confirmation from New Zealand and Australia regarding their potential support for key infrastructure projects on the outer islands, amidst growing interest from China.

Economy


Minister Elikana hold talks with Papua New Guinea foreign minister

Cook Islands Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, Tingika Elikana, met with his Papua New Guinea counterpart, the Justin Tkatchenko, Minister of Foreign Affairs, in Xiamen this week on the margins of the 3rd China - Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers Meeting they both attended.

National


Stiff fines for Aitutaki ra’ui violators as tour operators join effort

Despite clear signage and public awareness campaigns, some individuals have violated the established ra’ui (temporary fishing ban) in the Aitutaki lagoon.

Environment


Cook Islands Police training underway

The crew of Te Kukupa II are nearing the end of a five-week training programme in Australia in advance of a further month-long schedule that will prepare them to take delivery of the Police Patrol Boat.

National


Tutai officially confirmed as Mangaia’s new mayor

Makitua Tutai has officially reclaimed the top seat in Mangaia’s Island Government after the final vote count in Tuesday’s mayoral by-election confirmed his win with 86 votes.

National


Cook Islands supports Australia’s proposal to host Pacific COP

Prime Minister Mark Brown signalled the Cook Islands’ full support for Australia’s proposal to host a future Pacific COP (Conference of the Parties), a regional climate summit that would foreground Pacific priorities on the global stage.

Environment


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