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 ...

Yesterday marked the highly anticipated Mini Olympics, a vibrant event bringing together over 100 ECE (early childhood education) children from schools in Rarotonga. The event hosted at the National ...

The Public Accounts Committee in review of the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) annual and financial period for 2022-2023 has recommended that the corporation continue reviewing its Policy ...

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 ...

Te Tuhi Kelly on 28/06/2025 As talk grows around “full sovereignty” and aid independence, let’s be real, this isn’t a simple path. It’s a complex journey shaped by decades of agreements like the 1980 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Cook Islands engages with countries “who respect our sovereignty”, says Prime Minister Mark Brown, calling New Zealand’s decision to pause $18.2 million in development assistance “patronising” and ...

The proposed mandatory breaks and permit limitations for expat workers ‘unfairly targets’ Pacific and Asian migrants, says the law firm that successfully challenged the Cook Islands’ immigration law ...