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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.
Preserving Cook Islands culture
Cook Islands performing arts classes are starting next week to give children the opportunity to identify with their heritage in a nurtured, cultural environment.
In brief: Court news
Court matters heard on January 2, 2023.
Air New Zealand legal cost details still up in the air
New information is likely to emerge this week as the total cost to Cook Islands taxpayers in a multi-million-dollar tax case involving Air New Zealand is still to be revealed.
USP Cook Islands director welcomes Fiji funding and Vice Chancellor’s return
University of the South Pacific (USP) Cook Islands director Dr Debi Futter-Puati is pleased to hear the newly elected Fiji Government will release funds to the institution.
Change in High Court fees
The Ministry of Justice started reviewing their High Court fees in 2019 and 2020 but was put on hold due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
‘There is life after Parliament’: Former MP
Former member of Parliament Norman George is calling on retired politicians, among others, to stay active and continue working, as he reckons most of them die three to five years after leaving the halls of power.
Starlink set to enter Cook Islands broadband market
Billionaire Elon Musk’s Starlink – a high speed satellite internet venture – could soon be a player in the internet market in the Cook Islands.
Maritime crew off to Australia for advanced seamanship course
Seven crew members of the Cook Islands Maritime Division, pictured, flew to Australia over the weekend for a special training.
What’s in an investigation?: ‘I don’t want to see somebody wrongfully convicted’
Doubts have been cast around the way Cook Islands Police handled investigations which led to the conviction of Secretary of Cultural Development Anthony Turua for drink-driving.
PM Brown off to Japan on Fukushima Forum mission
Prime Minister Mark Brown will meet Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Tokyo next week in his first mission as part of the Pacific Islands Forum ‘troika’ of leaders, and incoming Chair of the Forum.
New Te Kopapa Reo Maori board members receive their warrants
Te Kopapa Reo Maori board members were presented with their new three-year warrants by the Minister of Tauranga Vananga, George (Maggie) Angene on Friday.
Government plans to introduce low interest home loans scheme
The Government is still considering offering low-interest loans to first-time home buyers to encourage them into the market.
Empowering women entrepreneurs through free business education course
Seventeen industrious women have signed up for the Taki Tahi Entrepreneur Development programme which starts next week on Monday, February 6 through to Sunday, February 12.
Investing in beekeeping
A Rarotonga beekeeper is working with the Ministry of Agriculture to boost and encourage Cook Islanders to venture into the beekeeping, honey making industry.
Crown Law mum on review of Crimes Bill
Moves to remove homosexuality from the Crimes Act are still awaiting sign off from Crown Law.
PM Brown welcomes Kiribati back into PIF
Prime Minister Mark Brown is welcoming Kiribati back into the fold of the Pacific Islands Forum.
Children on dyslexia spectrum can now be assessed here
Parents with children who are struggling with reading, writing and spelling are encouraged to make an appointment with the Cook Islands Dyslexia Society Incorporated (CIDSI).
Land court to determine Manihiki Airport Upgrade project
The land court matter between Government and Manihiki landowners to allow works on the island’s airport upgrade project to proceed on terms that have been provisionally considered, will be heard next week.
Cultural Development Secretary convicted of drink-driving and disqualified
The Secretary of Cultural Development has been convicted of drink-driving and disqualified from driving for 12 months.
Young Cook Islander authors children’s book
During the Covid-19 pandemic when children around the world were being forced into virtual learning, nine-year-old Leilani-Rose (Lalu) decided to work with her mother, Cook Islander Dr Selena Nicholas-Bublick, on a book that would review fun facts about the continents.
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