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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.
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.
Community Covid in NZ draws local concern
Traditional leaders are calling for the reinstatement of supervised quarantine on arrival following two new Covid-19 community cases in New Zealand.
‘A traumatic and difficult election to watch’
A Rarotonga-based American weighs in on the US election.
Honour the ‘gentlemen’s agreement’: Demos
Threats from Micronesian countries to pull out of the Pacific Islands Forum should be taken seriously, says the Opposition leader.
NZ MP Cook Islander at heart
Munokoapoto Williams paid tribute to the support she received from her Cook Islands community after taking on top role in New Zealand government.
New CI News website goes live
A new and revamped digital experience now awaits readers at cookislandsnews.com. The newspaper’s new website went live yesterday, bringing forward a renewed digital presence for the nation’s flagship newspaper. Readers will now be able to access a range of new content including video, photo features, and curated content, bringing out the best the Cook Islands have […]
Song Quest contest bring out the love of singing
Love for lyrics attracts the lone male artist back to the annual juniors singing competition.
Bumper crowd at local art exhibition
A crowd of more than 100 people turned out to Mahiriki Tangaroa’s new exhibition ‘In a Perfect World’ at Bergman Gallery, Taputapuatea.
Local resort wins top regional award
Pacific Resort Rarotonga has been awarded the 2020 Readers’ Choice Award for the Pacific Islands Best International Hotel and Resort.
Opposition questions police probe
The Opposition Democratic Party is dismayed with police announcement of an investigation into the disappearance of a little boy at sea 13 months after he went missing while travelling on an inter-island vessel.
Drug charge withdrawn
Rarotonga man cleared of methamphetamine charge now faces Court in relation to a Class B controlled drug.
Juniors sing their hearts out
The 2020 junior song quest held on Friday night at the National Domes drew an impressive crowd of over 500 families and friends who witnessed the amazing talent of 22 upcoming songs stars.
Cook Islander Williams takes on NZ Cabinet role
Prime Minister Mark Brown is looking forward to forging a good working relationship with the newest Cook Islands Cabinet minister.
Taskforce caught off guard by Cabinet decision
The Private Sector Taskforce was “surprised” at Cabinet’s decision to lift 14-day supervised quarantine on arrival.
Te Ipukarea Society calls for moratorium on deep-sea mineral exploitation
OPINION: Cook Islands has moved a step closer to extracting valuable minerals from its ocean floor following the launch of seabed exploration license a week ago. In this week’s column, local environment group Te Ipukarea Society explain their position on deep sea mining.
Gala galore: Food for a good cause
Students sell local dishes to fundraise for annual excursions and school stationeries.
Supporting families who need medication
New Zealand-based RaroGo has evolved into a one stop shop service of procuring and processing items to be airfreighted back to Rarotonga, says managing director Maire Browne.
Opposition leader Browne appalled at ‘kerfuffle’ comment
Demo leader Tina Browne says the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management’s recent handling of audit reports on the government's finances “has legal implications”.
Dengue in Pa Enua controlled
Five recent dengue cases on Pukapuka resulted in a massive community clean-up effort to eradicate the mosquito-borne disease.
Government ‘lacking in logic’
Thirty passengers who arrived on yesterday’s flight will be the first since mid-August not required to undergo supervised quarantine, but some including Opposition Health spokesperson Sel Napa are concerned.
Stunning location and sensational sounds
Covid-19 has made it virtually impossible for DJ duo Coco House Bros - Mark Zow and Mr E to tour internationally, so they decided to give back to the people of Rarotonga.
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