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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.
NZ Foreign Minister’s marae visit will ‘strengthen ties’ with Cook Islands
A special service at the Atupare Marae will be held today to honour the arrival of New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta.
Corrective Services Minister refutes prison abuse claims
Minister of Corrective Services George “Maggie” Angene has denied accusations of inhumane treatment at Arorangi Prison close to a week after former prisoner Teina Simiona Ataera Junior went public with claims he was mistreated by authorities.
Reported burglaries and crashes set to reach pre Covid numbers
Burglaries and crashes have been labelled as areas of major concern on Rarotonga as law enforcement continues to battle climbing crime rates.
Mum’s the word: Authorities remain tight-lipped
Authorities remain tight-lipped following claims of inhumane treatment at Arorangi Prison. Cook Islands News has again approached authorities, as Rarotonga lawyer Norman George has questioned the nation’s legal system and institutions, and called for a committee to be set up to review it.
Superfund partners with regional bodies for sustainable investment
The sovereign wealth, trust, provident, and superannuation funds of the Pacific Islands Investment Forum (PIIF), including the Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund, met in Auckland last week, where they accepted the research and recommendations to develop a co-investment platform.
Plastics on the way out as new legislation on the way in
Cook Islands will tighten the reins on plastic use but questions remain on when and how.
World Mental Awareness Week: ‘There is no health without mental health’
World Mental Awareness Week is being observed this week with the theme of making mental health and wellbeing a priority.
Former ‘isolation facilities’ back in business
Tourist accommodation Kiikii Motel became an isolation facility because nobody else wanted to do it, says its owner Napa Napa.
Stakeholders want tourism and seabed mining included in talks with NZ Minister
Local stakeholders hope tourism, seabed mining and the lack of available flights will be at the forefront of any conversation during New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta’s visit to the Cook Islands this week.
Paws and Claws sanctuary offers free cat desexing
A free desexing and health and wellbeing clinic for cats will take place on Thursday.
Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation raises awareness with Pinktober
October is “Breast Cancer Awareness Month” and the Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation (CIBCF) is holding a number of events to raise funds and awareness.
Police arrest five for drink driving
Five drivers were sent to prison over the weekend as the drink driving arrests continue to mount, Cook Islands Police said in a statement on Saturday.
Lawyer calls for review of legal system and institutions
A senior barrister and solicitor is calling for a review of the ‘entire legal system and institutions’ following claims of inhumane treatment at Arorangi prison.
Cook Islands could expect ‘financial carrot’ from NZ Foreign Minister’s visit, says geopolitical analyst
The visit from New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister and the signing of the statement of partnership between the two countries this week will ‘very likely include some financial carrots’, says a geopolitical analyst.
Cops busy with frontline staff facing rising number of incidents
Increasing cases of crashes, domestic violence, theft and burglary are adding pressure to frontline police officers who are already anticipating a busy end of year season ahead.
Police receive 87 dog complaints from March to September
Police say they’re taking the issue of dog control ‘very seriously’ after further reports of dog attacks this week.
Iro accepts 2022 Seacology Prize
Ocean advocate and former rugby league star Kevin Iro acknowledged ancestors in his 2022 Seacology Prize acceptance speech on Thursday.
Cook Islands chef experiences intense week of Pacific cuisine
Cook Islands chef Rangi Mitaera-Johnson has described her experience at a celebration of food and community in Auckland as ‘incredibly full on with some of the finest chefs here in New Zealand’.
‘Damaging heavy swell alert’ for Southern Cooks Islands
The Meteorological Service has put out a “damaging heavy swell alert” for the southern Cook Islands today and tomorrow.
‘Stinging’ bluebottles invade Rarotonga beaches
Bluebottle jellyfish which can deliver a nasty sting has been washing up on Rarotonga’s east coast this week.
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