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National
Annual water safety training offers key skills for marine operators
Cook Islands Tourism (CIT) will host its upcoming Annual Water Safety Training, a programme aimed at enhancing the safety skills of water-based operators.
PM Brown confident in Pacific Islands Forum leadership despite political change in Tonga
The sudden resignation of Tonga’s former prime minister Hu’akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni had left a temporary gap in the leadership of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), but Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown remains confident that the situation will soon stabilise.
‘No issues’: Government on Sheraton road closure
Government says it has no issue with the closure of the coastal main road in Vaimaanga to make way for the Sheraton redevelopment. Rashneel Kumar and Al Williams report.
Eye-deal opportunity for Cook Islanders to get free glasses
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health is conducting basic reading eye tests and distributing free eye glasses around Rarotonga in an effort to promote World Sight Day which will be marked today.
Medicinal cannabis legislation to go before Parliament in December
Legislation supporting availability of medicinal cannabis in the Cooks Islands will be tabled in Parliament.
Friends of Fiji look forward to reconnecting with PM after 16 years
With most Pacific Island communities each organising a meeting with their own leaders during the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in November, the Fijian community is buzzing with excitement to welcome Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.
Be there for each other - Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day was an opportunity for people and communities to unite behind the theme ‘Mental health is a universal human right” to improve knowledge, raise awareness and support actions that promote and protect everyone’s mental health.
New water safety signs in place amid increased rescue reports
Cook Islands Tourism says they have received reports of several visitors being rescued after ignoring verbal advice in relation to the Avaavaroa and Rutaki passages in Rarotonga.
Penrhyn visitor Robinson rescued
The young Tom Robinson who had spent a couple of weeks in Penrhyn last year before departing on his adventure was recently rescued at sea.
Community group receives fitness gear
A community fitness group has been gifted much needed gear to help it provide a greater variety of strength-building exercises for members.
Tourism welcomes Hawaii ticket specials but calls for more flights
‘What will make the biggest difference is when frequency will be able to be increased’ Cooks tourism operators have welcomed sale airfares between Rarotonga and Honolulu but are still calling for an increase in flights.
Aussies boost Cook Islands tourism as visitor numbers soar
The return of Sydney flights is providing the Cook Islands tourism industry a timely boost to maintain high visitor arrival numbers heading into the lower season.
Eligible Cook Islanders invited to vote in Aussie referendum to recognise First Peoples of Australia
Cook Islanders holding Australian passport are being called on to vote today in a controversial referendum which seeks to recognise the First Peoples of Australia.
Cops struggle to get cost breakdown on two-year Aitutaki drug operation
Cook Islands Police are struggling to get a breakdown of the costs of large scale investigations such as Operation Tuvake.
Te Kainga O Pa Taunga partners with local NGOs to raise awareness of mental health
Te Kainga O Pa Taunga, the Cook Islands mental health organisation, has partnered with representatives from local non-government organisations to celebrate World Mental Health Day with a special breakfast event this morning.
Court briefs
A man facing a charge of threatening to kill will face a day in court despite not making an appearance, as it was assumed the charge against him would be dropped.
Cook Islanders on their way home: Remaining 28 to depart Israel on Friday
Cook Islanders stranded in war-torn Israel are making their way home as Israeli-Hamas conflict intensifies.
In brief: Court news
Court briefs - October 9
Vendors invited to showcase Cook Islands products at Pacific Islands Forum event
Cook Islands vendors have been invited to participate in a trade day event that will be hosted during the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in November in Rarotonga.
Descendants of Cook Islands coastwatchers share pride in their ancestors’ service
Families of Cook Islands coastwatchers are pleased with New Zealand’s efforts to formally recognise the significant service their ancestors provided during the Second World War.
Immigration still getting to grips with new systems as service users experience delays
Teething problems are persisting as Cook Islands Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration gets to grips with its new application processes.
‘Everyone doesn’t have to struggle alone’: Budgeting, investing focus of workshop
Teaching young people and families how to thrive, not just survive on the Cook Islands’ minimum wage rate of $9 per hour, is the goal of those behind a workshop about budgeting and using money wisely.
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