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National
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.
The gift of knowledge
Covid-19 pandemic delays donation of community libraries and books to Rarotonga and the Pa Enua schools.
Teeing off for Aitutaki Fire Station
The Aitutaki volunteer Fire and Rescue Brigade Golf Ambrose tournament fundraiser tees off today from 2pm.
University to host ‘free, fun and interactive Open Day
This year’s University of the South Pacific Open Day will have some distinguished alumni sharing their experiences at the tertiary institution.
Supervised quarantine requirement lifted
Cook Islands residents arriving from Auckland this afternoon will not be required to undergo supervised quarantine.
Audit report concerns ‘kerfuffle’, says FinSec
Finance Secretary Garth Henderson says concerns over recently-released audit reports are “a storm in a tea cup”.
Cooks part of major maritime surveillance op
A regional maritime surveillance is underway to clamp down on illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing in the Cook Islands and neighbouring waters.
Final farewell for a true national treasure
Aotearoa and the rest of the Pacific Region were lucky to have been blessed with the presence and contributions of the late Dr Joseph Williams.
Phishing scam targets regional bank clients
Bank of South Pacific customers are being hit with well-disguised emails that are part of a phishing scam.
Tourism chief takes on top regional role
The appointment of Cook Islands Tourism head as chair of the regional tourism body has got the local industry excited about the future.
Health concerns for local men
Heart disease and diabetes are the top illnesses among Cook Islands men, caused by an unhealthy lifestyle.
School to promote ‘Go Local’ at Food Gala Day
St Joseph’s students and teachers are hosting a Food Gala Day tomorrow promoting ‘Go Local’ brands through their delicious, tasty meals.
‘Timing ideal’ for first inter-island fishing event
Fishermen will be vying for the top prize at the first ever inter-island open fishing tournament with all prize money going to the winning island’s chosen charity.
High profile public service roles open
Police Commissioner role has been advertised and the Public Service Commission is now accepting applications.
Catholic Church support for local LGBT community
Pope Francis has shown acceptance for the LGBTQIA+ community. Now advocate Louisa Wall wants the Catholic church to support local homosexual law reform.
Skills gap hinders financial reporting
Challenges with attracting talent and a lack of financial skills across government have been cited as perpetual issues that have hampered the government’s efforts to improve its financial reporting.
Upcoming singers set to showcase talent
Twenty-two singers will perform at the annual Cook Islands Music Association junior song quest on Friday night.
Digital makeover for Cook Islands News
Hundreds of thousands of readers from around the world - whether Cook Islanders, residents living abroad, or former visitors from the far flung corners of the globe – have come to rely on www.cookislandsnews.com for breaking news, in-depth features, and commentary about our island paradise.
Demos to lay formal complaint
Democratic Party Leader Tina Browne says it is extremely disturbing that Audit reports dating back to 2015 have been removed from the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management website.
Pole crash driver charged with drunk driving
The driver involved in a crash that wrecked a power pole at the Avatiu marina last weekend has been charged with drunk driving.
Kiwis eye Cooks holiday
Local businesses want government to make way for Kiwis who are suffering “cabin fever” and dying to travel again.
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