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Man found guilty of rape, burglary
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Parliament Clerk sparks outrage over deep sea mining statement
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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.
Youth leading the way for our Ipukarea
Leaders of the 56 Commonwealth countries have declared 2023 the ‘Year of the Youth’. A year to inspire young leaders of the Commonwealth but also a year for youth-led movements to come up with solutions to the Commonwealth’s development hurdles.
High hopes for 2023
Small business operators on Rarotonga have given 2022 a thumbs up following a challenging couple of years. They are positive going forward to 2023 despite ongoing uncertainty, Al Williams reports
Reef passages highly dangerous
A former professional lifeguard wants expat Cook Islanders holidaying in Rarotonga to be extra-cautious of lagoon conditions when they’re swimming or using water craft.
Anti-Covid tablets now available here
Te Marae Ora’s Facebook announcement about the new availability of the anti-Covid-19 drug Paxlovid in the Cook Islands says the medication is expensive, in short supply globally and must be used properly to optimise its benefits and minimise risks.
Politician’s son facing multiple assault charges granted name suppression
The son of a high profile Cook Islands politician has been given name suppression, along with three others who all face multiple assault charges.
Be prepared for a wet New Year’s Eve: MetService
It might pay to be prepared for rain if you’re out and about celebrating New Year’s Eve.
Aitutaki water runs low
Aitutaki is again experiencing a dry spell as the island grapples with ongoing water rationing issues.
Mask advice follows Covid rise in Cooks
Cook Islands residents and visitors concerned about catching Covid-19 or suffering a reinfection of the virus should wear face masks as well as applying ‘normal health measures’, says the Secretary of Health.
Muri fires up for New Year’s Eve
Party your way into 2023 to a fireworks display, cool sounds and the stunning view of Muri lagoon this New Year’s Eve.
Lagoon’s the place to cool down … unless it’s full tide
When you’re looking for a place to beat the heat, there’s nothing like a cooling dip in the lagoon – unless it’s low tide, that is.
Aitutaki’s Oire Reureu raises $69,000 from annual Koni Raoni
Oire Reureu has raised a whopping $69,000 in the popular annual Koni Raoni festive celebrations held on Boxing Day on the island of Aitutaki.
Showcasing Cook Islands in Japan
The Cook Islands will be shown off to an audience of millions in Japan, thanks to a travel show series.
Four charged following bar brawl
Four people have been arrested and charged with a range of offences relating to a brawl at the Hula Bar on Rarotonga earlier this month.
Puna and Brown congratulate new Fiji PM
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has welcomed new Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and the recently elected government of Fiji that was sworn in on Christmas Eve.
‘Narrow escape’: Tourist bus crashes with eight on board
A bus carrying seven passengers crashed on to its side on Rarotonga in what authorities described as a ‘narrow escape’.
Lifting the standards of Cook Islands tourism products
Cook Islands Tourism is pleased to announce the launch of the nation’s new Cook Islands Quality Assured (CIQA) accreditation programme in January 2023, formally known as the Cook Islands Tourism Accreditation and Quality Assurance Programme.
They’re up in the air about the festive season …
Te Aponga Uira workers are pretty much used to being up in the air about Christmas.
Bus crashes with eight on board
A bus carrying seven passengers has crashed on to its side on Rarotonga in what authorities described as a “narrow escape”.
Weather, welcoming people win with the tourists
The country’s environment, cleanliness and weather, the friendly and welcoming local people remain drawcards for visitors of the Cook Islands, while poor public service, and stray animals are still turnoffs.
Casting a net for Christmas lunch at the beach
There was just one place keen fishermen Mani Mamanu and his friend, “Father Christmas” Manu wanted to be on the morning of Christmas Day, and that was at the Social Centre, where Manu was busy preparing his net in the hope of catching a few fish.
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