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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.
Feminist forum looks at Pa Enua needs
Cook Islands Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) is working closely with the Ministry of Agriculture to tap into the Pa Enua and encourage residents to plant certain crops.
New Zealand will not stand in way of Cook Islands United Nations bid
The New Zealand Pacific Peoples’ Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister have now both indicated New Zealand will offer assistance for any Cook Islands bid to the United Nations.
Paper licenses issued as card stock depleted
Cook Islands Police issue more than 500 visitors driver licenses each month and more than 400 for residents.
Innovative new trust product features at STEP Asia 2022
The new Cook Islands International Relationship Property Trust (IRPT) recently featured at the prestigious STEP ASIA 2022 Conference in Singapore.
‘Serious’ water shortage
Dear Editor, I was shocked to see water running in a pig pen a few days ago unattended and another today (yesterday) spilling onto the road within 200 metres of each incident.
Graduation expands skills, knowledge and networks
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) have joined four staff and their families in celebrating their graduation with leadership, compliance, and management qualifications during a ceremony held at the National Auditorium on Friday.
Two-vehicle crash lands motorcyclist in hospital
A motorcyclist who was involved in a crash over the weekend is admitted to Rarotonga Hospital after sustaining serious injuries while the driver of the van involved in the accident was arrested and remanded in custody.
Bid to increase rape sentence unsuccessful
A man who committed several sexual offences against his then-14-year-old niece will remain imprisoned for nine years, after the Crown lost its appeal to increase his sentence to 11 years.
From science to fantasy: Cook Islands writer explores new genre to promote Polynesian culture
After releasing her first children’s book, ‘Buzz the Electron’ on Amazon a year ago, former Miss Cook Islands and Miss South Pacific Joyana Finch is all set to release her new book – Merio the Polynesian Mermaid.
Final defects programme to ‘complete’ multi-million dollar Te Mato Vai project
The final defects programme for the Rarotonga water project should be completed in December, bringing an end to the “nearly” $90 million project.
French national seeking costs as fraud case drags on over two years
A case stretching back two years involving a French national who had fraud charges against him thrown out is back before the courts.
Immigration staff to undergo training for new visa and permit processes
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) undertook the first series of immigration training last week.
Feel the music, dance and let your body tell the story
It is all about moving and feeling the music and the song, says Lady-Joe TangataTerekia. Known to many as LJ, the mother of 11 visited Rarotonga to empower women and encourage them to accept who they are through her Hulanesian Fitness programme.
Cook Islands and China to mark 25 years co-operation
Ambassador for the People’s Republic of China to New Zealand and the Cook Islands, Wang Xiaolong, will visit Rarotonga this week to celebrate the 25th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Security measures a must, warn Police
Security measures are a must as the festive season draws near and break-ins are likely to increase.
Sydney flights on the horizon
Cook Islands tourism sector is set to receive a timely boost with the return of direct flights to and from Australia.
Cooks economy teetering as New Zealand nosedives
Inflation remains the largest source of pressure for most people in the Cook Islands, as growth in food and energy prices in particular have been high and hard to avoid.
Graduates prove age is no barrier to learning
One hundred and thirteen (113) graduates walked across the stage to receive their certificates in the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute graduation at the National Auditorium on Friday.
Small school with big heart
The sweet voice of Elijah Nootai singing the National Anthem with such passion and pride rang soundly at the Nukutere College prizegiving ceremony on Friday.
Fish harvest strategy ‘removes politics and focuses on science’
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown claims the country is part of the best-managed tuna fishery in the world, but Glen Holmes from Pew Research’s international fisheries programme says this would be true if a harvest strategy is implemented.
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