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A hard day fishing – 9 kg tuna wins competition
It was a hard day of fishing on Saturday with a beautiful flat sea and no one claiming the $1000 heaviest tuna prize - which had to weigh in at least 20kg in the 14th Don Beer Snr Memorial Heaviest Tuna fishing competition.
New ways to grow organically to be discussed at Fiji conference
Executive members of local organics group Natura Kuki Arani (NKA) hope to bring back new lessons about organic growing after attending conferences in Fiji.
Long weekend ends with noise complaints and motorbike incidents
Police say the long weekend ended with noise complaints, wilful damage and two motorbike incidents.
Official report required on missing Indonesian: Police
Cook Islands Police will require an official report on the missing Indonesian crewman from the fishing company before proceeding with the standard requirements.
Prime Minister gets ceremonial welcome home
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown got the full welcome when he arrived back in Rarotonga.
Vaka Marumaru Atua back at sea
Vaka Marumaru Atua is back in the water after seven months on dry dock during cyclone season when maintenance work is carried out by the crew.
Turtle tour operators call on community to report suspicious activity
A turtle tour operator is urging the community to work together and report any suspicious activity to the police.
Cook Islands teens on Arctic expedition see puffins for the first time
The Kōrero o te 'Ōrau's 'Ātui'anga ki te Tango students Siana Whatarau and Winton Herman have arrived in Tromso, Norway for their Arctic journey.
Cook Islands calls to rid oceans of discarded fishing gear
Cook Islands has made calls for “ghost gear” to be included in the Plastic Treaty as it impacts marine life and the marine food chain, and is a significant cause of marine litter. By Nannette Woonton/SPREP.
New Airport ID cards for improved safety, security
Safety and security are paramount to Airport Authority Cook Islands (AACI) who have introduced the new identification (ID) card system that will not only strengthen the airport’s defences but also enhance operational efficiencies within its organisation.
Ministry of Health to release Strategic Plan by end of June
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health is expected to launch a five-year Strategic Plan for the National Health Sector by the end of this month.
Cook Islands to host New Zealand Governor General
New Zealand Governor-General, Her Excellency Dame Cynthia Kiro will visit the Cook Islands this week as a guest of the Head of State, the King’s Representative, Sir Tom Marsters, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) said in a statement.
Hawaii, Sydney routes to contribute $20m annually
Hawaiian Airlines and Jetstar flights, from Sydney, could bring close to $20 million into the Cook Islands economy every year.
New water station for kids’ safety
The safety of young children participating in sports activities at the Tupapa Maraerenga field prompted the construction of the new Rangi Marumaru Water Station.
Govt agencies disconnected in communications blunder
Vodafone Cook Islands terminated its services to the Office of the Prime Minister due to unpaid bills – leaving dozens of Government agencies with no phone services.
Te Ipukarea Society: Local lorikeets celebrated
World Parrot Day celebrated on May 31 gives us a good excuse to bring more attention to a couple of our own brightly coloured lorikeets that come under the parrot family.
Mental performance coach to give local audience ‘the edge’
A well-known New Zealand mental performance coach is to give Cook Islanders the opportunity to learn some of the tricks of his trade.
Cook Islanders urged to apply for sports leadership programme
Applications are being sought from Cook Islands emerging female leaders in sport, physical activity, dance, and traditional physical activities to attend the Pacific Women’s Sports Leadership Programme in 2023, delivered in partnership with Pasifika SIS Sisters in Sport.
No word on missing Indonesian fisherman
Cook Islands Police have confirmed that the Chinese longliners fishing in the Cook Islands waters are conducting a search for the missing Indonesian crewman.
Community service for man who failed to pay reparations
A man has been sentenced to community service after failing to pay his weekly reparations.
Teenager admits role in burglary
One of the teenagers who burglarised two prominent Rarotonga businesses will face sentencing in August.
Assault accused faces defended hearing, JP reserves decision
A Justice of the Peace has reserved her decision over whether a woman who pulled another person’s hair in a domestic altercation was guilty of assault.