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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.

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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.

Rush to the pumps as petrol crisis eases

There were long queues at leading petrol stations in Rarotonga on Saturday as people scrambled to fill up tanks after almost a week without petrol.

Economy


Manihiki schools unite for prizegiving

The two schools on Manihiki, the second largest island in the Northern Group, held their combined prizegiving awards together earlier this month hosted by Tauhunu.

Education


Justice Keane appointed Cook Islands’ new Chief Justice

Ministry of Justice has appointed a new head of Cook Islands judiciary to replace the retiring Chief Justice Sir Hugh Williams KNZM, KC.

Court


Rotaract Christmas in the Park a major success

Wet weather and the petrol crisis failed to deter families who turned up in numbers for the 2022 Rotaract Christmas in the Park event on Wednesday night.

Entertainment


Penrhyn prizegiving: ‘Lagoon highway’ to success

Schools on the largest and northernmost atoll of Penrhyn, also known as Tongareva, had their prizegiving day ceremonies delayed due to the principal of both schools Apii Napa having to cross the immense ‘Lagoon Highway’.

Education


A passion for the Pacific

United States Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa Tom Udall is looking forward to immersing himself in all things to do with Pacific countries. He talks to Cook Islands News journalist Matthew Littlewood about his hopes and aspirations in the role.

Local


Celebrating the reason for the season

Young Cook Islands performers will showcase their talent in the annual Kīnura Tapunui Music Festival tomorrow at the National Auditorium.

Local


Ceiling-breaker signals exit

I don’t think young Vaine Nooana spent time as a child dreaming about one day running her country’s bank. But as the eldest of a family of five, she did have a sense that her parents had expectations of her and, that in time she needed to live up to them, writes Derek Fox.

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Compost: Your trash, nature’s treasure!

Most of us have thrown out food at some point in our life with disregard to where it will actually end up. Maybe we put more food on our plates than our stomachs can handle. Throwing food scraps away may not seem like a big deal, but the steps and resources involved in getting the food onto your plate are then wasted as well.

Environment


‘The money is in the ground’: Cook Islands farmers and growers hatch ambitious plan

A Cook Islands co-operative of farmers and growers placed an ambitious submission before Cabinet this week in a combined effort to market and brand their unique products here and around the world.

Economy


Long queues for scarce petrol

Traffic was backed up for miles as motorists attempted to capitalise on the only service station in Rarotonga with petrol yesterday.

Local


Elderly happy to celebrate festive season

There were smiles all around at the Are Pa Metua centre for the elderly this week for their Christmas party and wrap-up for the year.

Local


JP adjourns sentencing after probation recommends jail

A man who breached his probation orders on multiple occasions has been given a week’s reprieve while a Justice of the Peace considers whether he should go to jail.

Crime


Aitutaki’s Xmas supplies in limbo

Shipping delays and cancellation caused by bad weather has put Aitutaki’s Christmas plans on hold.

Economy


Aitutaki experience the magic of Science Expo

The first Science Expo on Aitutaki with hopes to inspire the next generation of scientists, drew over 300 people.

Education


Petrol shortage ‘inevitable’

The chairman of the Price Tribunal says the shortage of petrol on Rarotonga is ‘inevitable’ under the current supply model, and will continue to be so until changes are made.

Local


Chinese gifted Rangi Marumaru Dome ‘blessed’

The rain bucketed down yesterday - a great way to test the historical grand new Tupapa Maraerenga dome “Rangi Marumaru” which withstood the deluge, keeping everyone dry and warm.

Local


Tropical Christmas Santa parade postponed

Christmas has briefly been postponed, well at least the Tropical Christmas Santa Parade on Rarotonga which was to be held yesterday afternoon, as persistent rain continues to pound the island.

Local


Arrest process slammed: ‘Police did not conduct themselves according to law’

Police conduct has been slammed by a Justice of the Peace in dismissing drink and careless driving charges in court yesterday.

Court


Tropical Christmas Santa parade postponed

Christmas has briefly been postponed, well at least the Tropical Christmas Santa Parade on Rarotonga, as persistent rain continues to pound the island.

Local


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