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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.
Agriculture ministry awards warrants
Agriculture Manager for the Island of Penrhyn, Ngereteina George and Rarotonga staff Natana Mataio received their warrants as biosecurity officers on Tuesday.
Matavera road work starts for hot mix seal
Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) have started work at the Matavara Packing Shed main road area yesterday to facilitate prospective upgrades of utility service lines.
Engaging youth in church
The declining numbers of Catholics in the Cook Islands is one of the several issues facing the church which needs urgent attention.
CIIC singled out for ‘non-compliance’
The Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) is responding to concerns about its continued non-compliance with its reporting.
Washed up turtle released after a week in rehab
Kimiora te Onu, the Pacific green turtle that beached at Titikaveka over a week ago, was released into the lagoon near Avaavaroa Passage on Friday.
Pharmacies clarify key guidelines on international prescriptions
The Cook Islands Pharmacy Board has guidelines for the supply of medicines from overseas prescriptions, says a leading Rarotonga pharmacy.
Corruption report exposes ‘bribe and sexual favours’
Cook Islanders are concerned about the current prevalence of corruption, and the need for people to do favours to get ahead on the islands, according to an international anti-corruption agency’s wide-ranging report.
We all scream for ice cream
Terai Heather, from left, Liarni Purua, Tuira Purua and Aporo Purua enjoying their ice cream from Brews and Scoops at the Nikao Social Centre yesterday.
Bio control doing the job on invasive mile-a-minute vine
A rust fungus introduced to Rarotonga in a bid to control the invasive mile-a-minute vine has spread throughout the island since scientists finally confirmed signs of its successful growth back in 2018.
Keep up the water conservation: To Tatou Vai
To Tatou Vai is calling on Rarotonga users to carry on being mindful of water use, as usage is higher than what can be produced in catchment areas.
New licence cards ‘at least’ two weeks away
The return of a full complement of staff by this week is expected to improve the flow of licensing procedures, Cook Islands Police said in a statement.
Nothing but poor excuses : Calls for MFEM to come clean on water deal
Several months after the Cook Islands Government said it reached an agreement with the Chinese state-owned company over the replacement of faulty pipes in a major water infrastructure project, there has yet to be an official response.
Taking children ‘out of their comfort zone’ to fish
Around 100 kids accompanied by their patient parents and adult family members congregated at the beach in Tupapa on Saturday for the annual Cook Islands Game Fishing Club (CIGFC) Tamariki (kids) Fishing Competition.
Learning the Holy Land’s agriculture way
Ministry of Agriculture staff Cecilia Samuela-TouAriki and Piriariki Maao are still counting their blessings for the opportunity to have set foot in the Holy Land a month ago.
In honour of a man of faith, catechist and tribe leader
A unique unveiling ceremony for the late Te Ariki Rauru (Anautoa Rangatira) of Ruatonga was held at the Rauru family homestead in Ruatonga on Thursday, January 5, 2023.
Reduce plastic waste – buy in bulk, save money
Tourism is the largest income generator for the Cook Islands by a large margin. However, single use plastic waste generated by the tourism industry is a major contributor to the waste ending up in our landfill. This is not sustainable, writes Te Ipukarea Society.
A tumultuous week in tax
Claims have come to light the Revenue Management Division is dysfunctional following revelations its top man is on sabbatical leave. It now looks like the government department is desperately short on resources.
Families and friends remember ‘hero’ mum
Cook Islander Memory Kimiora Peu, aged 52, tragically died at sea on Monday, January 2, 2023. She had been attempting to help her 11-year-old daughter, who was being swept out by the current near Arorangi jetty.
Convicted drink drivers all register blood levels more than three times the legal limit
Three women, all involved in injury crashes, all caught drink driving with blood alcohol levels more than three times over the legal limit, have been fined and disqualified.
$5.4 million returned in overpaid tax
The Revenue Management Division will be making a submission to Cabinet, outlining the costs incurred and to be borne by Cook Islands taxpayers, in the legal action taken by Air New Zealand over ‘overpaid tax’.
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