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WebIndependent candidate bids to end party politics in Pukapuka-Nassau
4+ hour, 20+ min ago (76+ words) Cook Islands News Wednesday 15 July 2026 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Election 2026 Dr Kirianu ‘Dash’ Nio campaigns for unity as independent candidate in Pukapuka-Nassau. SUPPLIED/26071404 Independent candidate Dr Kirianu “Dash” Nio says his campaign for the Pukapuka-Nassau seat is built…...
Cook Islands introduces heavy fines and jail time under new Environment Act
4+ hour, 28+ min ago (76+ words) Cook Islands News Wednesday 15 July 2026 | Written by Losirene Dasalusalu | Published in Environment, Local, National Deputy Prime Minister Albert Nicholas in Parliament in June. 26062318 The newly passed Environment Act 2026 replaces the 2003 legislation, introducing strict operational rules, distinct regulatory roles and heavy…...
Browne: China’s missile test in the Pacific 'deeply concerning"
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (65+ words) Browne: China’s missile test in the Pacific ‘deeply concerning’ Cook Islands News Monday 13 July 2026 | Written by Losirene Dasalusalu | Published in Economy, Environment, Local, National, Pacific Islands, Regional Leader of the Opposition, Tina Browne – 26021223, 26021224 Democratic Party leader Tina Browne says China's…...
Ruta Mave: Welcoming new residents or not?
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (402+ words) Monday 13 July 2026 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Editorials, Opinion In the Bible, Jesus had friends, disciples called Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Strange names for people who supposedly lived in Palestine with Jesus. We now refer to the…...
Manihiki community leader confirms independent election bid
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (58+ words) Cook Islands News Saturday 11 July 2026 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Election 2026, Local, National Rarotonga Manihiki Community president Puapii “Apii” William has confirmed he will contest the upcoming general election as an independent candidate for the Manihiki constituency. SUPPLIED/26071036 © Copyright…...
Te Ipukarea Society: A healthy democracy must speak for the environment
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (415+ words) Saturday 11 July 2026 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Editorials, Election 2026, Opinion Deep Sea Mining an election topic. 26071002 Te Ipukarea Society says open discussion on deep-seabed mining is essential, particularly during an election period when voters deserve to know where…...
Cook Islands opens its heart to 236 new permanent residents
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (63+ words) Cook Islands News Saturday 11 July 2026 | Written by Teitimoana Tairi | Published in Features, Local, National, Weekend Loud cheers, bright smiles, and tears of pure joy erupted among 236 ecstatic individuals as they officially became permanent residents of the Cook Islands on Friday,…...
Letter: Te Pa’ata deserves transparency
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (172+ words) Friday 10 July 2026 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion If the programme genuinely helps accommodation providers overcome technical barriers to online payments and booking platforms, then that is a positive objective. Our tourism businesses should have access…...
New Cook Islands High Commissioner to Fiji to focus on trade and business growth
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (76+ words) Cook Islands News Friday 10 July 2026 | Written by Losirene Dasalusalu | Published in Economy, Fiji, Local, National, Regional Cook Islands newly appointed High Commissioner to Fiji, Michael ‘Mike’ Henry. MFAI/26070901 Cook Islands’ newly appointed High Commissioner to Fiji, Michael “Mike” Henry, sees…...
Letter: The cost of democracy
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (581+ words) Thursday 9 July 2026 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion But here is the comparison that should make every voter pause when considering who to vote for in just a matter of five weeks. The same 2026/27 Budget that…...