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Prime Minister defends $659,000 MPs travel bill
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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.
Arutanga Koni Raoni fundraiser collects over $60,000
Oire Arutanga on Aitutaki wrapped up the island’s Koni Raoni event for the festive period.
Covid-19 cases stable: TMO
The Covid-19 case numbers remain ‘stable’ for now in the Cook Islands and Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health says it will not reintroduce any further precautionary health measures.
Second recruitment of nursing students to begin in June
Seventeen students pursuing Bachelor in Nursing Pacific are five weeks away from completing their first year of studies.
Cooks to give Pacific pageant a miss
Cook Islands will not participate in this year’s Pacific Islands Pageant to be held in Apia, Samoa from January 29 to February 3.
Call for government to address Aitutaki water shortage issue
The recent rain may have alleviated some of the water shortage issues in Aitutaki, but MPs and stakeholders want to present a plan to Government to address the problem.
Te Marae Ora out to prevent dengue outbreak
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health (TMO) says it will ensure there are no dengue outbreaks in the Cook Islands following the recent rainy spell.
Call to rethink tourism approach
A major Aitutaki tourism provider says the industry should move away from a ‘bodies on the ground’ model, and start looking at ‘higher yield’ tourists.
Washed up turtle ‘in good condition’
The Pacific green turtle that washed ashore at Titikaveka beach on Friday is in “good condition”.
Inconsistent power supply frustrates Pukapuka residents
There is a growing frustration amongst residents of Pukapuka over the ongoing power failure issue affecting the northern group island for the past two years.
Petrol supplier out of stock
Toa Petroleum has confirmed it will be out of petrol until Thursday.
Hit and run: man arrested following dangerous police pursuit
A drunk driver has been arrested after allegedly pinching a car, crashing into two motorcyclists, and inciting a police pursuit while more than three times the legal alcohol limit.
Met Service issues strong wind warning
A strong wind warning for the land areas and waters of Southern Cook Islands has been issued by the Cook Islands Meteorological Service.
To the rescue
Efforts are being made to help recover a Pacific green turtle that washed ashore at Titikaveka beach yesterday.
Jetty’s troubled history: ‘People are going to drown/die if we don’t address this major problem’
The Arorangi jetty has drawn criticism and controversy for more than 12 years, since the project was first announced.
Encourage one another to good works …
This week’s opinion piece is from Te Ipukarea Society executive member June Hosking. Title is taken from Hebrews 10:24-25.
Bus crash yet to be processed
A tourist bus crash that occurred on Rarotonga in late December is still being processed by the police.
Spending big to make the bucks
The wheels of commerce keep turning for the Cook Islands tourism industry as the nation moves into what has been traditionally known as a quiet period over our summer months. Resorts are pouring millions of dollars into maintenance and redevelopment as they forecast continued growth in the coming year.
Budget woes mean country short of police
Cook Islands Police continue to wrestle with staffing shortages as finances are stretched.
Time to take water safety seriously
Water Safety and Surf Lifesaving Cook Islands’ spokesperson Brent Fisher said this week’s tragic death of a mother at sea is another reminder for people to know their limits as swimmers.
Award winning photographer under fire with customers left waiting
A high profile Cook Islands tourism operator is under fire for not delivering the goods.
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