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Parliament Clerk sparks outrage over deep sea mining statement
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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.
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.
‘Reckless boys returning from nightclubs’ suspect in Makea Palace damage
Makea Karika George Ariki is disappointed with the damages done to the Makea Karika Palace fences over the weekend.
‘Street fight’ concern: youths from neighbouring villages involved
Police have arrested a 22-year-old male in connection to an ongoing dispute between youths of two neighbouring villages in Rarotonga.
New sentencing date to be set for alleged rapist
A Mangaia man charged with multiple offences including rape, cruelty to a child and assault on a child has entered guilty pleas in the High Court.
Concerned turtle tour operators await ‘clear mandated guidelines’
Several months after it was first mooted, turtle tour operators are still waiting for clear mandated guidelines for their operations.
Cook Islands records 121k visitors in 2022
Tourism operators are being advised to use the down time to prepare for the pickup ahead of the busy season, which starts in April.
Vaka project reaches halfway mark
The art of building a canoe from tree logs is rarely seen, however, in a bid to revive the traditional practice, last September, Te Mana O Te Vaka boat building and sailing project was launched. Now the head of the project plans a traditional canoeing race and vaka fishing competition to bring his vision to life.
Haircutting ceremony symbolic of transition from Junior to Open Badminton
Oceania boasts a wide range of vibrant cultures with unique traditions and values. Recently, this was highlighted by Emanuela Mataio (a badminton player from the Cook Islands) who underwent a haircutting ceremony – a rite of passage for young boys which takes place in front of friends and family.
Public consultation on chlorination
Prime Minister Mark Brown says there will still be a wait until Rarotonga’s main water supply becomes fully potable.
PM Brown vows to change law
The new Cook Islands Parliament has still not held a sitting, despite its general election taking place more than five months ago.
Reported domestic ‘violent’ incidents on the rise: Police
The number of reported incidents of domestic violence were lower in 2022 than the previous two years, says Cook Islands Police.
‘Significant’ decline in incidents of reported theft
Incidents of reported theft in 2022 ended the year at half the total it was in 2015 and 65 per cent lower than that recorded in 2010, say Cook Islands Police.
Health ministry focuses on NCDs and mental health
Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health is holding internal discussions into reorienting the services at the Tupapa Primary Care, Public Health and Oral Health with greater focus on prevention rather than curative care.
PM silent on legal costs in $5.4m Air NZ case
Prime Minister Mark Brown will not reveal the total cost in a tax case involving the Revenue Management Division and Air New Zealand.
A week of connections and learning on Mangaia
Young Cook Islanders from Rarotonga and Atiu were joined by Mangaia students to strengthen their connection to their culture, environment, and traditional way of life.
Corruption in the Cook Islands?
A major report into perceptions of corruption in the Cook Islands and other Pacific Island nations has caused a ripple among agencies. Cook Islands News journalist Matthew Littlewood looks into what is being done to address the issues here.
Mysteries of the deep
Do you ever ponder on what lives down in the mysterious deep sea? Covering such a vast area, who knows what great wonders can be found deep down below?
Petrol suppliers clash over depot safety, call for audit
The boss of Toa petrol is calling on its rival Triad to be audited for safety, and for a complete overhaul of the fuel pricing system.
New members join Police dog ranger team
For the first six months of this financial year (July to December), Police says, the Dog Ranger team has put down 174 dogs.
High-profile case drags on in ‘cluttered’ callover
Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau’s name, alongside former civil servants, husband and wife Nga Puna and Diane Charlie-Puna, have been called in court again.
Medicinal cannabis committee established
Prime Minister Mark Brown has established a committee to look into the availability and possible production of medicinal cannabis in the Cook Islands.
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