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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.

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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.

Toki-Brown chairs Pacific Islands Women’s Forum

Minister Vainetutai Rose Toki-Brown was honoured to chair the first in person Pacific Islands Forum Women Leaders Meeting (PIFWLM) - a significant regional event. in Suva, Fiji, this week.

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Blue supermoon dances above Rarotonga

Rarotonga’s full moon walkers were treated to a rare phenomenon as the first blue supermoon in 14 years ducked between the clouds above Muri Beach on Wednesday evening.

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Cooks food distributor cries foul over freight

A leading Cook Islands food distributor has joined the call for oversight in Pacific shipping lanes.

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Community fundraiser for generous couple

Earlier this month the two-storey home in Nikao of well-known elderly couple, Kafo and Pae Tuteru was destroyed in a blaze of fire.

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Tertiary training facility closes for month while works get underway

Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute, Ngatangiia Campus is closed for a month as urgent remedial works get underway.

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‘Close call’ for residence as rubbish burns out of control

First responders to an out of control rubbish fire in Black Rock say it was a narrow escape for a residence while again ringing warning bells about responsible burning.

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Mammogram screening cancelled, returning in early 2024: TMO

Mammogram screening will be offered on Rarotonga as early as next year.

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Repairs to one-year-old patrol boat about to commence

The Cook Islands' one-year-old patrol boat, which set sail to Australia two weeks ago for repairs and maintenance, is on the verge of reaching its destination.

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A stronger Pacific bio security system means better outcomes

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) - the standard-setting body for plants and plant products based in Rome, develops draft standards every year which are sent to all the members of the Pacific Plant Protection Organisation (PPPO) to review and to ensure they are relevant to the Pacific.

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Bougainville on routine visit to Raro

In between the incoming and outgoing of vessels at bustling Avatiu Harbour the French naval vessel Bougainville called into port over the weekend on its “routine visit”, continuing its strengthening of links with the Cook Islands.

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INTAFF secretary at Forum Women Leaders Meeting

Ministry for Internal Affairs secretary Anne Herman says there are still challenges in the Pacific region for women.

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Cook Islands grander marlin record smashed

In a remarkable feat of skill and determination, fisherman Pauro Arnold has his name stamped in the records of the nation’s fishing history.

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Draft immigration policy change proposal to be submitted following sector concerns

A draft Immigration policy change proposal has been endorsed by Prime Minister Mark Brown and is expected to be submitted to Cabinet, according to Te Kauono Tutara e Te Mana Tiaki – the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI).

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New E-Commerce work plan to drive economic growth and innovation

Cook Islands has taken a significant step towards fostering a dynamic e-commerce ecosystem with the launch of the Cook Islands E-Commerce Acceleration Work Plan.

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Man nearly five times over the limit following crash outside the cop shop

A man blew nearly five times the legal drink driving limit following an incident outside police headquarters on Rarotonga earlier this month.

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Starlink takes off in the Cooks

Cook Islands Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) ICT Office is monitoring new internet provider Starlink, which is being rollout in the Pacific region and worldwide.

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Civil matters call over - August 25

A few Civil Court matters were called before the Chief Justice Patrick Keane at the High Court in Avarua on Friday.

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Cooks looking to Saudi Arabia for funding

A delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has landed in Rarotonga to explore how the Middle Eastern country can help fund infrastructure projects in the Cook Islands.

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Reconnecting people to address climate change

Focusing on educating and changing mindsets as a solution to climate change is about reconnecting people to their environment and their resources through agriculture, says Dr Teina Rongo, marine biologist and environment warrior.

Environment


Cooks artist calls out authorities over support for release of Japan wastewater

Renowned artist and cultural icon Mike Tavioni has raised his voice in frustration over government support for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report on Japan’s release of ‘treated’ nuclear wastewater into the Pacific.

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