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PM Brown hails seabed expedition as milestone in US-Cook Islands collaboration ↗

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Nautilus expedition reveals rich biodiversity in Cook Islands' deep-sea ecosystem ↗

Cook Islands environmental non-government organisation Te Ipukarea Society says that visuals being shown by the exploration vessel E/V Nautilus show that there is a very “biologically diverse deep seabed ecosystem in our waters, with so many creatures we know absolutely nothing about.” The E/V Nautilus arrived in Rarotonga yesterday and will be officially welcomed at […]
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Aitutaki Hostel reno starts, but tenants refuse to vacate ↗

The long-awaited renovations on the Aitutaki Hostel in Rarotonga are scheduled to begin today, but the project faces a new hurdle as tenants are refusing to move out despite receiving notices to temporarily vacate two months ago.
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Record cash support from the corporate sponsors of the 2025 Rakei Manava design competition has provided a massive legacy boost of recognition for Cook Islands creative design, says Te Tauranga Vananga Secretary, Emile Kairua.

Rakei Manava elevates Cook Islands cultural design to new heights ↗

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Mitiaro yesterday came together, joining with guests that travelled from Rarotonga and abroad, to celebrate 100 years since the establishment of the Catholic faith on the island.
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Mitiaro celebrates 100 years of Catholic faith ↗

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An influx of patients with severe respiratory and flu-like symptoms, including loss of taste and smell, is overwhelming Rarotonga’s clinics, as the Ministry of Health monitors the seasonal virus surge and advises the public on proper care and prevention measures.
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Rarotonga struck by ‘wave of acute respiratory illness’ ↗

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After being given the honour of captain Cook Islands in the Pacific Championships, KL Iro revealed how he made a speech at school declaring that his ambition was to play for the Aitu.
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Iro honoured to captain Cook Islands ↗

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Miss Cook Islands contestants prepare for main stage ↗

After the dazzling Reveal Cocktail Night event last week Saturday at Tamarind House, the Miss Cook Islands 2025 contestants have stepped fully into their journey, embracing a packed schedule for training, cultural engagements and sponsor visit.
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