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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.
PSC to clampdown on ‘excessive’ drinking on government premises
Public Service Commissioner Carl Hunter is ‘very unhappy and disappointed’ with those involved in excessive alcohol consumption at a government property on the weekend and will raise concerns with heads of ministries at a meeting today.
Permanent suppression given in assault and wilful damage cases
A Justice of the Peace has ordered permanent suppression surrounding two defendants in separate cases involving assault and wilful damage.
Visiting academics assist with translation tools aimed at aiding the Cooks economy
A group of academics from the United States are assisting with a Cook Islands initiative aimed at supporting economic recovery here.
‘Timely’ arrival of emergency equipment from China
The arrival of emergency equipment costing more than $150,000 for the Cook Islands has been hailed as “timely” in the wake of destructive weather events such as Cyclone Gabrielle.
Pedestrian access restricted as seawall undergoes repairs
Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) has engaged Civil Contractors Limited to undertake repair works to the seawall opposite the King’s Representative residence in Turoa, Titikaveka.
Culture confirms Te Maeva Nui 2023 ‘in a reduced form’
Head of the Ministry of Cultural Development Anthony Turua confirmed to Cook Islands News that “we are still running the normal scaled down 58th Te Maeva Nui Celebration this year, similar to last year, due to the current economic landscape”.
Report finds operation of sludge system ‘compliant’
A report into the operation of the sludge drying beds managed by the To Tatou Vai water authority has found them compliant.
Call for ‘stringent control’: Drink driver records highest level ‘we seen in recent years’: Police
A drunk driver on Rarotonga has recorded a breath alcohol reading nearly five times the legal limit – the highest police have seen in recent years.
Cops continue chasing unpaid fines in courts
Seven motorists have been penalised and ordered to pay costs on top of unpaid traffic fines.
Teariki reels in big bucks at annual fishing competition
Teariki (Buck) Buckley Jr walked away $1000 richer on Saturday after winning the 2023 Gordon Murray Memorial Fishing Competition.
Establishment of National Human Rights Institute gains momentum
Cook Islands Ombudsman Niki Rattle has returned from a conference in Fiji with fresh ideas as the office looks to establish a Human Rights Institute for the Cook Islands.
Cooks financially secure for natural disasters, says PM
With tropical cyclones creating havoc in neighbouring countries, Prime Minister Mark Brown says Cook Islands is ‘financially prepared’ for extreme weather events.
Fisherman lands whopper blue marlin
Local fisherman Pauro Arnold was stoked to land his biggest blue marlin – a monster weighing in at 274.5 kilogram – on Saturday afternoon during the annual Gordon Murray Memorial fishing competition.
Promoting ‘good vibes’ with gemstones
Designing and creating unique jewellery pieces using natural healing gemstones like aventurine and sunstone are known to fill your soul with good happy energy and inspiration.
Tentative sentencing date for rape accused
A tentative sentencing date has been set down for a Mangaia man charged with multiple offences including rape, cruelty to a child and assault on a child.
Chief Justice puts a lid on Crown, defence squabble: ‘If any issue arises, if I get a call, I deal with it’
Chief Justice Patrick Keane has settled an ongoing dispute between a Crown Prosecutor and defence lawyer in the High Court at Avarua.
Police strengthen skills capacity in the battle against cybercrime
The Cook Islands Police Service has taken a further step into the global fray to fight cybercrime, following senior level participation in a Japanese initiative.
Cook Islands holds first-ever sheep shearing and woolhandling nationals
The Cook Islands held their first-ever shearing and woolhandling nationals a week ago in New Zealand, to select a team for the Golden Shears World Championships in Scotland later this year.
‘Fracture is history’: Pacific leaders commit to Forum reforms
The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) is now “a family reconciled” as its leaders reaffirmed their commitment to reforms to strengthen the regional body.
Minimum wage debate: Suggestion for $9 per hour new rate gains momentum
A public meeting on the minimum wage was held this week with minimum wage panelists fielding a host of questions. Matthew Littlewood, who attended the meeting, reports.
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