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The Cook Islands Law Society has welcomed the decision of a Parliamentary committee that rejected a proposal to declare the Cook Islands a Christian nation, describing it as a principled and ...
Cook Islands has welcomed the new Pacific Ambassador for the United Nations Children’s Fund, as announced this week. Minister for Health, Agriculture, Superannuation and Internal Affairs Vainetutai ...
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. Cook Islands ...
Cook Islands is set to host the international Deep Ocean Symposium on Thursay to further explore the impact of seabed exploration and “mining on our future”. E Puna Vai Mārama and Te Ipukarea Society ...
The 2025/26 Cook Islands budget prioritises social welfare increases, public sector pay adjustments and infrastructure upgrades across Rarotonga and the Pa Enua; however, some concerns have been ...
Te Are Pa Metua centre for the elderly has expressed its immense gratitude for two new vans donated by the Government of Japan. These vehicles are needed to provide comfortable transportation for the ...
As Earth Day was marked around the globe on Tuesday, Cook Islands National Environment Service (NES) is using the occasion to shine a spotlight on one of the country’s largest and most ambitious ...
Seabed Mining Authority (SBMA) says it will be reaching out to the community, especially older generations, to consult with them about their preliminary findings from the ongoing seabed minerals ...
The weekend and the beginning of next week are expected to experience brief showers due to an active cloud band approaching Rarotonga from the east. Ma’ara Vaiimene, director of the Cook Islands ...
The Cook Islands will receive USD $188,750 to roll out four major projects aimed at protecting the ozone layer and reducing harmful emissions from cooling systems. This is part of a regional effort ...
Cook Islands’ leading environmental lobby group is hoping that the Cook Islands government will speak out against the recent executive order from United States President Donald Trump aimed at ...
Whether it’s a scraped paw from an adventurous walk or a cut sustained during playtime, minor injuries are common in pets. As a responsible pet owner, knowing how to administer basic first aid for ...