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Nukutere College returns to annual drumming competition 

Nukutere College will mark its return to the CITC Pump the Beats – Te Emo’anga Tangi Kaara 2025 tonight in the Secondary Schools Drumming Challenge at the National Auditorium.

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Manihiki Airport upgrade takes flightwith community visit and procurement

A long-anticipated upgrade to Manihiki Airport is finally on track, following the tabling of the 2025/2026 National Budget by Prime Minister Mark Brown in Parliament last month.

Cook Islands gears up for biggest Te Maeva Nui ever

Te Maeva Nui’s international reputation continues to grow as organisers are expecting a record turnout from both local and overseas communities.

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Environment Service leads regional training

Cook Islands National Environment Service (NES) hosted the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Asia-Pacific regional training workshop for Operational Focal Points (OFPs) this week at the Edgewater Resort, Rarotonga marking a significant milestone for the country.

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Local flavours and crafts a hit with cruise ship visitors

The arrival of the Norwegian Sun cruise ship to Avarua in Rarotonga yesterday brought smiles to local vendors at the Punanga Nui Market and opposite the CITC Supermarket.

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Raro dad undertakes specialised training for son’s homecoming

The father of a 17-year-old boy paralysed in a swimming accident is undergoing training to provide specialised care for his son upon their return to Rarotonga later this month.

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Te Kainga workshop highlights urgent need for mental health care

There is an urgent need to recognise and respond to mental health in primary care settings across the Pacific, emphasised Associate Professor Dr Sione Vaka from the University of Waikato.

Health


Wet weather expected to continue into next week

Residents of the Cook Islands are being advised to brace for ongoing wet weather, with rain expected to persist throughout the weekend and well into next week.

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Mokoroa urges Pacific leaders to return to traditional values

Cook Islands Minister of Education, Vaine “Mac” Mokoroa, has urged Pacific nations to embrace a “back to the future” approach to early childhood development (ECD), calling for a return to traditional values while integrating modern improvements.

Culture


Former sports executive Katoa summoned to court after no-show

Former sporting executive Romani Katoa has been summoned by the Cook Islands High Court to appear either via an audio-visual link from the island of Pukapuka or in person in court on May 30.

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Vex robotics- building projects together

Autism Cook Islands (ACI) recently launched its Vex Robotics program, which allows children with autism to collaborate and build projects together with volunteers.

Education


Cook Islands part of Global Chemical Safety talks

The Cook Islands was present at the 2025 Basel-Rotterdam-Stockholm Conference of the Parties (BRS COP), which concluded in Geneva on May 9.

Environment


Preserving language, traditions, and values

At the recent Education and Heritage Symposium, a panel discussion explored the theme: “Connectivity across Oceans: How Do We Stay One People?” This conversation focused on sustaining Cook Islands identity, language, and cultural belonging—both at home and abroad.

Culture


Strong winds and heavy rain to continue

The Cook Islands continues to endure strong winds and heavy rainfall as a trough of low pressure persists over both the Northern and Southern Cook Islands.

National


One new active dengue case, four recovered

All four dengue cases reported in the Cook Islands have recovered, with only one new active case remaining, says Secretary for Health Bob Williams.

Health


New Law and Order Clinical Psychologist

Katie-Maries Jarvis is Te Marae Ora, Ministry of Health’s new Law and Order Clinical Psychologist.

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Dementia an emerging leading mental health challenge

Dementia is now emerging as a leading mental health challenge among older Cook Islanders says Te Marae Ora (TMO), Ministry for Health Dr Rangiau Fariu.

Health


Minister supports immersion of Cook Islands Maori to keep language alive

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI), Tingika Elikana, has expressed his support for the House of Ariki's recommendation to introduce full immersion of Cook Islands Maori in schools.

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‘Traditional ways of raising children’

Cook Islands Minister for Health, Agriculture and Internal Affairs Rose Toki Brown and her staff are currently attending the Early Childhood Development (ECD) Forum in Apia, Samoa.

Education


Articulate education dream, ex-NZ minister tells Cook Islands

A former New Zealand minister urged the Cook Islands to develop a focused action plan for culturally rooted education, emphasising community involvement and language preservation, at the inaugural education symposium last week.

Education


Court brief

Justice of the Peace John Whitta presided over several cases on Tuesday at the Criminal Court in Avarua with two sentencings being adjourned due to various reasons.

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Valero scoops $1143 worth of groceries in 60-second dash

Dressed in running shoes and a wide smile, Raul Valero looked cool and confident – albeit slightly nervous – as he prepared to sprint through the supermarket in CITC’s Woolworths Grocery Grab event yesterday.

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