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