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A gust of laughter: Cook Islands Met Service uses humour to brighten up forecasts

The Cook Islands Meteorological Service has been adding a dash of humour to its weather updates on Facebook, and the strategy is paying off.

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Cool waters and fast movement cause ex-TC Pita to weaken, says Vaiimene

As the Cook Islands weathered what was initially anticipated to be a more severe storm, Tropical Cyclone Pita, formerly a Category 1 storm, unexpectedly downgraded and spared the islands from major impacts.

Parliament selling tickets to Manihiki

The Cook Islands Parliament is selling airline tickets to the public to recover costs to the Civil List.

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Giving back to the people of Mitiaro

Rangi Kimiora enjoyed a comfortable life while growing up in Melbourne. But after spending a decade there, he decided to return home to Mitiaro to help improve the lives of his people on the island.

National


Committing to the Cook Islands Promise

Cook Islands Tourism Corporation are encouraging people join them in making “your Cook Islands Promise”.

Health


Accidents land four in hospital

Multiple motor vehicle crashes were reported to police over the weekend, prompting calls for safe driving and without the influence of alcohol.

Local


Licences for four new internet service providers paves the way for competition

Four new local internet operators have been granted licences in a bid to improve services and provide competition to Vodafone Cook Islands.

Economy


Rare milkfish harvest carried out in Mitiaro

On Friday, the Arongamana of Mitiaro agreed to lift the Ra’ui on the lake of Mitiaro to harvest the freshwater milkfish.

National


Adapting to food and nutrition security needs

Ministry of Agriculture is urging local growers to maintain the health of their soils amidst fears Covid-19 pandemic could spark a food crisis in the Pacific.

Local


Lawyer following in her mother’s footsteps

The call to law was inevitable for Norah Browne, watching her highly driven mother become one of the most successful female lawyers in the country.

Local


Covid-19 stalling Penrhyn cyclone shelter project: Contractor

As shipping delays stall a controversial construction project in the outer island of Penrhyn, one local shipping firm is questioning why his company wasn’t approached for their services. Emmanuel Samoglou reports.

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The crowning of Makea Vakatini Phillip Ngamatoa Ariki

Hundreds gathered to witness the installation of Makea Vakatini Phillip Ngamatoa Ariki on Friday. Although the ceremony was met with a vocal protest who called the election process a “fraud”, it continued largely as planned.

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New community case in NZ, Cook Islands alert level unchanged

There will be no change to Cook Islands’ alert level or border settings at this stage, despite a new Covid-19 community case in New Zealand connected to what has been called the November quarantine cluster.

Health


Criminal cases adjourned for callover in December

A number of cases that were brought before the Criminal Court this week were adjourned to a later date. Itio te ra Putaura Matakino, who is facing charges relating to assault on a female, entering with intent and obtaining by false pretence, had his matter adjourned to December 17. Defence counsel Norman George requested Justice […]

Crime

Trip of a lifetime to outer islands

Nine months ago, French national Pauline Belliard moved to Rarotonga to live and work. Today she returns to New Zealand, but before saying goodbye to the Cook Islands, Belliard was one of the first group of passengers who got to travel to and discover more about four of the Southern Pa Enua.

National


Pa Enua building project embroiled in controversy

Allegations of conflict of interest and misuse of public funds are the basis of a public complaint over the tendering process for the construction of cyclone shelters on the northern group island of Penrhyn.

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Gifts arrive for new chief in advance of investiture

Historic moment today as nation to witness the akamarokura’anga of Makea Vakatini Phillip Ngamatoa Ariki, which will be held at the Taurangamanu Vakatini Palace grounds at Tupapa on Friday.

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False alarm: PM clarifies returnees won’t require quarantine on arrival

Supervised quarantine will not be reinstated for passengers arriving on today’s flight following confirmation that the first Covid-19 case in Samoa was not a New Zealand case of community transmission.

Health


Local resort group wins big at travel industry's "Oscars"

A Cook Islands luxury and boutique beachfront resort group has claimed five continental and local titles in the World Travel Awards 2020.

Economy


From one generation to the next: Rarotonga prepares for a historic investiture

With preparations underway for a historic day, a protest is expected from the Te Ora Rangatira line during the investiture of Makea Vakatini Phillip Ngamatoa Ariki in Tupapa on Friday.

Local


PM Brown says keep moving and eat sensibly

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the biggest killers of our people, according to Prime Minister Mark Brown. He wants to encourage everyone to work together and put their efforts into combating NCDs. “We’ve had 67 people pass away from January to October, and 50 of those deaths were from NCDs,” Brown said. “For men there are […]

Health


Algae growth in Rarotonga's streams is baffling officials

Fertiliser use in crop and livestock farming, animal droppings, septic tank seepage, and soil run-off into streams from land clearing activities have been cited as potential causes of excessive algae growth.

Environment


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