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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.
Rotaract Rarotonga plans ‘entertaining’ annual Xmas event
The 2022 Rotaract Christmas in the Park event promises to be fun-filled family entertainment.
Renowned Tumu Korero passes away
Taunga, Tumu Korero, orator of Cook Islands language and culture, Taraeka George Paniani fondly known as “Captain Gee” on Radio Cook Islands, passed away on Thursday, December 1 at Rarotonga hospital.
Tuna industry calls for harvest strategy - ‘Keep stocks in the green’
The tuna industry’s major players are calling for a more science-based approach to improve decision-making on management and conservation for skipjack tuna fisheries.
Navigating new opportunities for Cook Islands tourism
The announcement of direct flights between the Cook Islands and Honolulu and Cook Islands and Sydney has been welcome news for tourism operators wondering what their future held.
Finance – ‘a barrier to higher education’
Finance is a key barrier to many who want to complete their tertiary level education. The director of the University of the South Pacific’s (USP) Cook Islands campus, Dr Debbie Futter-Puati says a student loan facility or free education could change this.
Time for cameras on longliners: NGOs
A Covid-19-induced break in the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission’s (WCPFC) observer programme is evidence cameras are needed on ships, says an environmental NGO.
Intakes in dire situation
Due to the extreme dry spell, To Tatou Vai urgently advises people on Rarotonga, particularly in Arorangi and Vaka Puiakura, to use water sparingly.
Cook Islands calls for global treaty to end plastic pollution
An emotional plea made by the Cook Islands to over 190 countries gathered to negotiate a new treaty on plastic pollution was met with strong applause in Uruguay this week.
Rape accused arrested and remanded
A Mangaia man who failed to turn up to the High Court in Avarua for sentencing has been arrested and remanded in custody.
Jail term for conspiring to sell cannabis
A man caught up in a massive cannabis bust involving more than $100,000 in transactions and multiple people has been given nearly two years’ jail.
Permit extension approved ‘without oversight’: TVOM
An environmental advocacy group is concerned a permit for a major water project has been renewed ‘without oversight’.
Battle of the string bands: Six to compete for top prize
Six local bands will be vying for the top prize at the inaugural The Edgewater Resort and Spa String Band Competition tonight.
Blue marlins steal the show at fishing comp
Twenty-seven boats registered for the final Cook Islands Game Fishing Club tournament of the year over the weekend.
Conflicting evidence and startling revelations as fraud case drags on
There were eruptive scenes in court as a case stretching back two years, involving a French national who had fraud charges against him thrown out, drags on.
$0.5m budget for Gospel celebration
The Arorangi Cook Islands Christian Church has started preparations for the 200-year commemoration of the arrival of the Gospel in July next year, setting a budget of just under half a million dollars.
‘Christmas has come early’: Direct flights from Sydney to Rarotonga set to return
The Cook Islands Government has signed a new partnership with Jetstar, bringing direct flights between Sydney and Rarotonga.
Aloha! Direct Honolulu flights to give Cook Islands access to US market
Direct flights between the Cook Islands and Honolulu will begin in May next year.
Jetstar takes over Sydney direct service
Jetstar will commence operations into the Cook Islands non-stop from Sydney from June 29, 2023, Prime Minister Mark Brown announced today.
Cook Islands announces direct service to Hawai’i with Hawaiian Airlines
Prime Minister Mark Brown on Wednesday announced that Hawaiian Airlines will begin flying to the Cook Islands from Honolulu starting May 20, 2023.
Kids join in for good catch at Mauke fishing event
The first Don Beer Akatokamanava/Mauke Reef and Open Water fishing competition has seen the weighing in of good yellow fin tuna catches.
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