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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.
Cordelia picks a winner in Anuanua Moana
Cordelia Boaza has been given the big thumbs up for naming new seabed explorer vessel “Anuanua Moana”.
Mauke man returns home as Honorary Constable
Makituke Aberahama, who has been appointed a new Honorary Constable of Mauke, will focus on improving the lives of youth on the island.
Cook Islands participates in first US-Pacific Island Country Trade and Investment Dialogue
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration in collaboration with the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR), and the Business Trade and Investment Board (BTIB) have engaged in the first-ever U.S. – Pacific Island Country (PIC) Trade and Investment Dialogue in which Pacific Island countries highlighted their trade, investment, and fisheries priorities both regionally and individually.
Name suppression lapses in assault on female case
A man facing three charges of common assault and one charge of assault on a female has lost his bid for name suppression.
Mental health issues for LGBTQI community in the spotlight
Mental health issues among the LGBTQI community in the Cook Islands remain a concern, as the country’s homosexual law reform remains in limbo.
Assault and wilful damage charges dropped
A man charged with assaulting his wife and wilfully damaging their vehicle has had his charges dropped.
Drink drivers convicted, disqualified from driving for 12 months
Several people charged with drink driving appeared before Justice of the Peace John Whitta in the Criminal Court in Avarua on Thursday.
Cruise ship passengers enjoy Raro hospitality
Cruise ship MSC Magnifica anchored in Rarotonga bringing more than 2000 passengers with her.
New growth recorded for endemic Mitiaro species – Iniao
A survey recently conducted in Mitiaro has identified new growth of endemic species, Mitiaro fan palm.
‘We will protect it and we will harvest it’: PM
Seabed explorer vessel Anuanua Moana has been blessed and named as she prepares for research work in Cook Islands waters.
Court briefs 03.03.2023
Ngamau Wichman Tou appeared in High Court last week, facing a charge of obtaining by false pretence which was replaced with a charge of forgery. Crown Prosecutor Jamie Crawford said the Crown had “finally received information from the Financial Intelligence Unit, as to why it took so long”. “We have given our position; we will […]
The big problem at Air NZ
Kiwis trying to book a trip to Rarotonga will be frustrated with reduced flights to Rarotonga. On many days the airline is now only flying one daytime flight from Auckland to the Cook Islands, which was an astonishing $1800 return when I tried to book for June this year, writes Brook Sabin of Stuff.
Woman facing assault charge weeps in court
A woman was crying and visibly shaken as she appeared in court on a charge of common assault.
Airport Authority supports national cultural events
Airport Authority Cook Islands has come on board to support the four national cultural events over the next two years.
Met Service keeps an eye on cyclones
Cook Islands Meteorological Service is keeping an eye on upcoming tropical cyclones.
Punching above her weight
If the Police Service was likened to boxing, then Sharon Kareroa is one officer who is consistently punching above her weight.
Starlink set to be launched by June
Elon Musk’s Starlink service should be up and running in the Cook Islands within a few months.
Out of control rubbish fires engulf ‘really dry’ Tupapa section
What started out as a couple of rubbish fires soon got out of control. Ten volunteer firefighters were tied up for more than an hour trying to get the blaze under control in Tupapa yesterday.
Delayed mental health facility undergoes ‘$700k expansion’
Rarotonga’s long-awaited mental health facility project has been expanded to incorporate more buildings, following $700,000 donor support.
‘Leaving nobody behind’: Government developing Digital Transformation Strategy
The Cook Islands Government is in the throes of developing a Digital Transformation Strategy, with the intention of “leaving nobody behind” when it comes to the online world.
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