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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.

National

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.

CIFWA to hold inaugural Feminist Forum

Aiming to empower and build capacity for young women, the Cook Islands Family Welfare Association (CIFWA) will be hosting Cook Islands National Feminist Forum on November 29.

Local


Arrest warrant for rape accused

An arrest warrant has been issued for a Mangaia man who failed to turn up to the High Court for sentencing

Court


Cook Islands step up campaign to end violence against women

The Cook Islands Police Service marked White Ribbon Day in a collaborative effort with the Ministry of Internal Affairs (INTAFF) starting with a 7am Mass at the St Joseph’s Catholic Cathedral on Friday.

Court


Petition survives: Cook Islands United Party petition to have its day in the High Court

Cook Islands United Party candidate Margharet Matenga’s petition that claims several voters in the Titikaveka electorate were ineligible and should not have been counted will get its chance in the High Court.

National


Education needed to address the culture of domestic violence

Education is needed to address the culture of domestic violence, says the coordinator of the newly-established men’s counselling service, Te Punanga Ora’anga Matutu (Te POM).

Crime


Man fined $2000 for damaging power pole

A worker who crashed his truck into a power pole near Muri has to pay reparations for both the damaged power pole, and the cost of the police moving the vehicle off the road.

Court


Facebook post prompts thieves to return stolen watermelons

Thanks to social media and a caring community, watermelon thieves who raided a family plot in Arorangi were identified on Wednesday – the same afternoon the awareness notice was posted.

Local


Water intakes ‘under stress’: Unsupervised scrub fires resulting in unnecessary usage

The recent ‘light rain’ had no impact on the water intakes due to the extremely dry weather, and some areas on the island are without water due to the lack of flows in the catchment stream intakes.

Environment


Petrol prices drop but consumers urged to remain wary

Petrol prices will decrease from today by about 10 per cent, but the Price Tribunal chairman Louis Enoka is urging consumers not to get too far ahead of themselves.

Economy


Phony Cook Islands bond ‘offer’ rears its head again

Cook Islands authorities are embarrassed by the re-emergence of a phony bond scheme purporting to be from the Government.

Economy


Livestock owners urged to look after their animals

Livestock owners on Rarotonga and the Pa Enua are being urged to look after their animals during this dry spell. Ministry of Agriculture secretary Temarama Anguna-Kamana reminded livestock owners the need to provide water daily to their animals

Environment


Cooks formalise diplomatic relations with Ireland

The Cook Islands and Ireland have committed to strengthening bilateral and multilateral co-operation through formalisation of diplomatic relations at a signing ceremony in Wellington on Sunday.

National


Petition appeal dismissed: Cook Islands Party all clear to form coalition government

The Cook Islands United Party’s petition accusing two independent Atiu candidates of treating has lost its appeal, and remains struck out, with the Cook Islands Party likely to seek costs.

Court


Livestock owners warned of disease risks

Farmers have been warned to be on the lookout for African swine fever (ASF) and foot and mouth disease (FMD).

Environment


‘Strive and stay true to yourself’

The lively Rarotonga school girls were squealing with excitement to have Black Ferns, Krystal Murray and Cook Islander Te Kura Ngata-Aerengamate, deliver coaching sessions at primary schools yesterday.

Health


‘Significant investment’ in low latency data route

The Avaroa Cable has made a ‘significant investment’ by buying capacity on a route that promises better internet connectivity.

Business


Young voyagers ready to put knowledge and skills into action

Vaka Marumaru Atua will set sail for Atiu on Wednesday, with many of the younger members onboard putting all their practice into action.

Culture


Jury trial postponed

A jury trial scheduled for this week has been postponed after there has been a change in counsel.

Court


Police step up search

Cook Islands Police have yielded few leads, including reported sightings, and are asking for assistance from public as they step up search for the teenager who has been missing since July this year.

Local


Mauke Soldier Search Mission a success

The burial sites of up to 23 Cook Islands World War I soldiers on the island of Mauke have been identified.

Culture


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