Cook Islands
Cook Islands declares dengue fever outbreak
Big clean up campaigns are underway in Rarotonga to try stamp out mosquito breeding grounds. Audio
News in Cook Islands Maori for 28 May 2025
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Cook Islands questions removal from global shipping database
Maritime Cook Islands was told in May that it was removed from the Registry Information Sharing Compact due to a "potential violation".
News in Cook Islands Maori for 27 May 2025
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News in Cook Islands Maori for 24 May 2025
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Cook Islands declares dengue fever outbreak in Rarotonga
The Health Ministry says the World Health Organisation and regional health partners have been informed. It adds recent rain and humidity have increased mosquito activity.
Christian nation proposal 'unconstitutional'
A parliamentary committee has rejected the proposal and deemed it discriminatory and a violation of fundamental human rights.
News in Cook Islands Maori for 23 May 2025
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News in Cook Islands Maori for 22 May 2025
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Cook Islands minimum wage set to rise to $10 per hour from July
While some welcome the change, others argue it's insufficient given the rising cost of living.
News in Cook Islands Maori for 21 May 2025
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Former Cook Islands Deputy PM calls on NZ to reclaim control over health and education
Norman George says self-government has failed and urges Aotearoa to take action, but Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says any change must come from the Cook Islands people.
News in Cook Islands Maori for 20 May 2025
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Environmentalists question Henry Puna's role in deep sea mining firm
The former Cook Islands prime minister and Pacific Islands Forum head has joined the board of the deep sea mining company Cobalt Seabed Resources. Audio
Former Cooks PM role in mining company 'conflicting'
Environmentalists in the Cook Islands say Henry Puna being appointed as a director for a deep sea mining company is in conflict with his conservation work. Audio
Trump's deep sea mining order condemned as 'militarisation'
An advocate for ocean conservation and protection says the executive order exposes the close link between militarism, capitalism and colonialism.
News in Cook Islands Maori for 14 May 2025
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No movement on Cook Islands-China deals months after signing
Cook Islands foreign affairs minister says they have yet to re-engage with Beijing following the signing of the agreements that caused a diplomatic row with New Zealand.
Record number run for Mangaia mayor
Nine people are contesting the vacant Mangaia mayoral seat, making it the highest number of mayoral candidates in the Island Government Election.
News in Cook Islands Maori for 10 May 2025
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