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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.
Accused ordered to surrender passport
Two criminal matters were brought before Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams at the High Court yesterday.
Resorts undergoing multimillion dollar redevelopment
Edgewater Resort and Spa and its sister resort Club Raro are undergoing a multi-million dollar redevelopment.
First cohort of nursing graduates to strengthen health system
From July to December last year, Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health (TMO) had 33 staff including nurses concluding their employment for various reasons.
Reinfection rates for Covid-19 on the rise
Reinfection rates appear to be one of the reasons for an uptick of Covid-19 cases in the Cook Islands.
Mask-wearing re-introduced in health facilities
Te Marae Ora has re-introduced compulsory mask wearing and RAT-testing in health facilities.
Double celebration at Rarotonga Hospital
Gertrude Moeataua was overjoyed when she gave birth to her baby boy Teariki at 5.45am on New Year’s Day at the Rarotonga Hospital maternity department. Moetaua said she already had two girls and she was happy to finally have a baby boy. Baby Teariki weighed 5 pound and 8 ounces. Penina Arnold, a young, happy […]
Bid to improve busy mobile network
Vodafone Cook Islands has added additional cell site licences to manage increased demand and usage of its mobile phone network on Rarotonga.
String of burglaries: Police seeking ‘young, tall, skinny’ male suspect
Police seeking ‘young, tall, skinny’ male suspect.
Family remembers ‘hero’ mother
A mother who drowned attempting to save her 11-year-old daughter has been hailed a “hero”.
Babe, Wilbur and the Three Little Pigs
Cartoon character Homer Simpson has taught me many life lessons.
Positive news in NZ slump
A Government report is warning that the Cook Islands economy may be stung by the forecast recession in New Zealand.
Jonassen justifies Justice closure
The Cook Islands Justice Secretary has justified the closure of the Justice Department until January 16 following concerns some returning Cook Islanders are not being able to access the Ministry for land issues, payments, and other matters.
Ardijah vocalist wins New Year honour
After decades of success in New Zealand’s entertainment industry, Ardijah vocalist Betty Anne Maryrose Monga has been recognised in the 2023 New Year’s honours list, with a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to music.
Extra flights fuel optimism
Accommodation providers are optimistic about 2023, as new flight opportunities open up.
Tragedy: Mother drowns trying to save daughter
A 52-year-old mother has drowned while trying to save her 11-year-old daughter who was being swept out by the current in the lagoon near the Arorangi jetty.
A life dedicated to protecting fisheries
Ian Bertram’s love for fishing has put him in good stead in his role helping to protect the Pacific’s coastal fisheries. He talks to Cook Islands News journalist Matthew Littlewood about his job and what’s changed in his role.
Cops call for calm as New Year looms
Police are extending firm reminders to all liquor licenced premises and outlets to stick to the rules and ensure their respective responsibilities are maintained during New Year celebrations.
Drink-driving women warned it’s jail next
Two women convicted of drink driving have been told they could face jail time if they appear before the courts again.
Freight costs prompt bus rebuilds
Cook’s Island Bus Passenger Transport Ltd will be rebuilding three of its old fleet, as the cost of importing new or secondhand buses spikes due to supply chain issues.
Bigger and busier 2023: PM
We are gearing up to hit the ground running though – and I am particularly looking forward to holding the first sitting of Parliament as soon as we can, writes Prime Minister Mark Brown.
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