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National
Youngsters learn from the best at Junior Rugby League Clinic
More than 100 children gathered at the National Stadium in Nikao yesterday to learn from the best of Cook Islands Rugby League international stars as part of the Cook Islands Athletic Development Junior Rugby League Clinic.
Tropical Cyclone Pita downgraded to a low pressure, strong winds and heavy rain continue
Cook Islands Meteorological Service has confirmed this morning that Tropical Cyclone Pita has now been downgraded to a low pressure.
Fire service boosted with $600 donation
An ongoing fundraiser for Rarotonga’s underfunded volunteer fire crews is picking up steam again, after the dearth of visitors to the island over the summer season put a damper on the appeal.
Mitiaro Fan Palm Iniao making a come back
A simple search in the Cook Islands Biodiversity database shows the Cook Islands has 16 different types of Palms, with the majority being introduced for ornamental purposes. Two of the 16 have been identified as native. These are the common coconut palm, and the other, once thought to only be found on Mitiaro, the Mitiaro Fan Palm Pritchardia mitiaroana,locally known as the Iniao.
A dream to have people write their own history
Artist Mike Tavioni set out to tell a story of five brave men and made some startling discoveries along the way.
‘A more inclusive, just, and fair world for everyone, everywhere’
Equity for women was on the minds of five speakers at Tamarind House this week.
Drink driver more than five times over the limit
A drunk driver on Rarotonga who recorded a breath alcohol reading nearly five times the legal limit – the highest police have seen in recent years – has appeared in court.
Acting High Commissioner signs off
Departing acting Australian High Commissioner Ruth Baird says she will miss immersing herself in the culture of Cook Islands.
Williams declared Titikaveka MP
Cook Islands Party member Sonny Williams has been confirmed as the new MP for Titikaveka.
Resistance to mega-tourism is rising in the South Pacific
With Covid-19 travel restrictions largely a thing of the past for Australian and New Zealand tourists, Pacific destinations are enjoying the return of visitors – albeit at a slower pace than in other parts of the world, writes Apisalome Movono and Regina Scheyvens.
Prime Minister cranks it up with nightclub celebration ahead of ‘golden years’
Prime Minister Mark Brown has celebrated a milestone birthday in style and collected his pension at the same time.
Weather system approaching Rarotonga to bring more rain
A heavy weather system is making its way towards Rarotonga, bringing with it torrential rain.
Cook Islands family recipe proves to be the winning ticket for two decades
Paper plates piled with barbequed chicken, chopsuey, a Raro donut and that famous pink potato salad make up the perfect hot plate at this year’s Polyfest which concludes today in New Zealand.
Petition decision ‘ASAP’
The decision on whether to rule out four voters in the Titikaveka electorate as ineligible has been reserved.
Atiu celebrates fifty years of Girls’ Brigade
Today marks 50 years since the first Cook Islands branch of international Christian youth organisation Girls’ Brigade was established in Atiu.
Lawyer points JP in right direction over suppression
Justice of the Peace John Whitta entered into a debate over name suppression at the Criminal Court in Avarua yesterday.
Focus on equity at women’s event
Equity was on the minds of women at Tamarind House as part of a special event to commemorate International Women’s Day on Wednesday night.
Billionaire’s Rarotonga visit attracts widespread condemnation online
While Chinese billionaire Jack Ma’s visit to Rarotonga has attracted widespread attention and discussion - much of it has been negative.
Border confusion continues: Police, Customs at odds over cannabis importation
Cook Islands cops believe they’re being kept in the dark following more confusion at the border.
Cook Islands tourism has lost its position in Canadian market: Mani
The Cook Islands had “definitely lost our position” in the Canadian market over the past two years, revealed Christian Mani, Cook Islands Tourism general manager for North America.
Second recount likely for disputed Titikaveka seat
A High Court judge has not ruled out a recount for the Titikaveka seat if three or four of its voters get ruled ineligible.
NZ High Commissioner hopes for ‘a more gender inclusive and equitable year ahead’
New Zealand High Commissioner to the Cook Islands Tui Dewes says the theme of this year’s International Women's Day is an important one.
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