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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.

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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.

E Tu’a Pukuruvaa Nui – Sharing ideas amongst one another

A two-day tourism conference was held at Tamanu Beach Resort on Tuesday and Wednesday this past week. Participants included tour operators, accommodators, retailers, Members of Parliament, Aronga Mana reps and the mayor and island council representatives of Aitutaki.

Environment


Making movies in the Cooks: ‘I’m a glutton for punishment, thousands of hours. . .’

The red carpet is set to be rolled out on Rarotonga as a ten-year dream becomes a reality for a local filmmaker. Anand Naidu gives Al Williams a run down on filmmaking in the Cook Islands.

Entertainment


Former Govt MP joins CIIC Board

A former Cook Islands Party MP who lost his seat at the 2022 general election is among the new members appointed to the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) Board.

Business


Aitutaki stakeholders call for ‘measurable’ priorities amid ongoing challenges

Key players in the Aitutaki economy have met with various public and private organisations in an effort to set ‘measurable’ priorities for the island.

Environment


US Coast Guard vessel ‘not involved’ in cocaine bust operation

The Commanding Officer of visiting United States Coast Guard Cutter (USCGC) vessel William Hart says the ship was not involved with an operation in which 3.2 tonnes of cocaine was hauled from the Pacific Ocean.

Local


Drink driving case drags on

The case against a man facing reckless and drink driving charges is still before the courts 12 months after he was charged with the offences.

Court


‘The Lord saved our marriage’

Well known Cook Islanders Kevin and Tina Iro have been together for 37 years but their journey has not been smooth sailing. They parted ways in 2007 after ‘everything spiralled out of control’, but a divine intervention saved their marriage. They talk to editor Rashneel Kumar about the meaning of Valentine’s Day and the secrets to succeeding in their marriage.

Features


Authority holds public meetings to discuss seabed minerals issues

Cook Islands Seabed Minerals (SBM) Authority have confirmed that Prime Minister Mark Brown recently visited Aitutaki to carry out consultations on the seabed minerals (SBM) sector.

Environment


‘Seafood rich’ Takutea harvested and shared amongst Atiu residents

The people of Atiu shared the bounty of the seas and land following a rare harvest of seafood rich Takutea island late last month.

Culture


Manihiki Airport land matter adjourned

The land court matter between Government and Manihiki landowners to allow works on the island’s airport upgrade project to proceed was heard yesterday morning via Zoom.

Court


Drink driver avoids jail on fourth conviction: ‘It is difficult to ignore persistent offending; your drinking is the issue’

A man with multiple drink driving convictions was nearly seven times over the limit when he lost control of a motorcycle.

Court


Artefacts gifted to King’s Representative

Veteran Kiwi journalist and Cook Islands News publisher John Woods has turned his hand to woodturning and is utilising his new found skills with Cook Islands native timber.

Features


Man facing assault charges against female free to travel

A Crown prosecutor and defence lawyer have continued a heated argument in court over a Rarotonga man facing multiple assault charges against a female.

Court


The arrival of the Gospel

I wrote this muse two years ago, as we were celebrating the arrival of Gospel to Aitutaki, I thought it was worth raising up again in the light of Rarotonga’s 200-year celebrations in 2023, slightly edited of course, writes Paul Kauri, lead pastor at The Arepua Gateway Assembly of God Church.

Church Talk


Concern over Manuae Trust

Tension is building over the establishment of a Conservation Trust for the uninhabited atoll of Manuae.

Court


Minimum wage to be debated

An independent panel tasked with recommending the changes to the minimum wage in the Cook Islands is due to meet today, as New Zealand hikes up its own minimum wage.

Business


Vaka Paikea to get whale art as tribute to legendary Maori ancestor and his journey

According to Māori legend, Paikea, a great fisherman from the island of Mauke who gets lost at sea, landed on Aotearoa New Zealand on the back of a whale many centuries ago.

Culture


Was the haul of cocaine in Cook Islands waters?

It’s likely more than three tonnes of cocaine found floating in the Pacific Ocean were recovered from Cook Islands waters – but authorities are tight lipped.

Crime


‘Like shooting fish in a barrel’

A Ngatangiia resident has renewed a call to shorten the reduced speed zone through Muri as Police set up a checkpoint in the area for the second time in as many weeks.

Court


Inspiring women in maritime

The Bank of the Cook Islands yesterday hosted female crew members of the visiting US Coast Guard Cutter (USCGC) William Hart. The ship’s commander Cynthia S. Travers spoke at the event, sharing her experiences to inspire local women in maritime.

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