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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.
‘Don’t moan and complain’: Businesses should pay staff penal rates for Memorial Day, says PM Brown
Prime Minister Mark Brown has weighed in on the Queen’s Memorial holiday debate, saying it is his understanding that businesses have legal obligations to pay employees penal rates.
Kukis name Rugby League World Cup squad
Cook Islands rugby league coach Tony Iro has named the national side in preparation for the Rugby League World Cup to be held in England from 15 October to 19 November, 2022.
Visiting students from New Zealand ‘see how the culture relates to their own’
A group of New Zealand high school students are getting a taste of Cook Islands culture during a ten- day visit to Rarotonga.
Petition hearing dates confirmed
Hearings on whether the Cook Islands Party’s tax-free policy for the Pa Enua is tantamount to bribery will take place this week.
Cook Islands can now deal directly with United States, says PM Brown
Cook Islands recognised as a sovereign nation by the United States means direct engagement with the world’s biggest superpower, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.
‘Future leaders’ visiting Rarotonga for weeklong course
Some of the top youth leaders from New Zealand, Australia and the Cook Islands are part of a week-long leadership course in Rarotonga.
Titikaveka seat recount returns same result
A recount of the hotly-contested Titikaveka seat has returned an identical result to the final count of the 2022 general election.
‘Approved’ medicinal cannabis products yet to be imported: Williams
Although Te Marae Ora health ministry can import approved medicinal cannabis product from New Zealand, there has been no one medically diagnosed in the Cook Islands to use it.
‘Act in good faith’: Employers not obligated to pay holiday rates
Queen’s Memorial holiday observed yesterday is not prescribed under the Public Holidays Act with Government ‘hoping that employers will act in good faith’.
‘Happy vibes’ at Apii Te Uki Ou gala day
Apii Te Uki Ou gala was held on Thursday wrapping up the school’s enterprise curriculum.
Queen’s Memorial: ‘She will be well remembered’
A large crowd attended the Memorial Service for Her Majesty, the late Queen Elizabeth II, at the National Auditorium yesterday morning.
‘Bold and unexpected’ moves from United States as Cook Islands sovereignty recognised
The United States’ moves towards recognising the Cook Islands as a ‘sovereign state’ is a sign they are looking to refocus their approach to the Pacific Islands, a foreign policy commentator says.
Driver disqualified after crashing into police patrol bike
A driver who crashed into a police Patrol Bike outside the Empire Cinema has been disqualified from driving for 12 months.
Driver pays more than $7000 in reparations after crash
A man who crashed into the back of someone’s vehicle near Palace Takeaways has paid more than $7000 to the vehicle owner in reparations.
Employers asked to act in ‘good faith’ as Queen’s Memorial confirmed not an official holiday
Queen’s Memorial holiday in the Cook Islands is not prescribed under the Public Holidays Act with Government “hoping that employers will act in good faith”.
New Zealand education leaders visit Cook Islands
A group of current and past New Zealand education leaders with Pacific ties are visiting the Cook Islands to share their knowledge and strengthen relationship with local counterparts.
Drowning victim died of natural causes
Cook Islands coroner says the Australian visitor who died while snorkelling near Fruits of Rarotonga on Sunday died of natural causes.
Step up and deliver now, PM Brown tells United States
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has called on the United States to join in the global fight against climate change during a busy first day of the inaugural United States-Pacific Islands summit.
Dog desexing an ongoing challenge for authorities
An animal desexing programme designed to tackle dog issues on Rarotonga looks set to continue despite ongoing challenges in getting the matter under control.
Still no clarity around Queen’s Memorial ‘holiday’
There is still no clarity on the legalities around Queen’s Memorial holiday, set to be observed in the Cook Islands on Friday (tomorrow).
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