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Blistering heat drives locals, visitors to Rarotonga’s turquoise waters ↗

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Ports Authority condemns rise in vandalism and abuse ↗

The Ports Authority has condemned a series of incidents involving bad-mannered behaviour and vandalism at harbour facilities in Rarotonga and Aitutaki over the past week.
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Finding peace and purpose in the remote Northern Group ↗

Rakahanga, a small and remote atoll in the Northern Cook Islands, holds a special place in the hearts of those who call it home.
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After welcoming the New Year with morning church services, the people of Mauke held their distinctive Teretere celebrations on Thursday, January 1.

Music and tradition lead the way into 2026 ↗

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Siblings Analeia Tonihi, five, and Azariah Tonihi, three, are visiting the Cook Islands from Australia to celebrate the festive season in their mother’s homeland.
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Sands, sea and 2026: Tonihi siblings ready to splash into the New Year ↗

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Over 30 visitors from Mitiaro are spending the festive season on Mauke, gathering to celebrate family, faith and community, including the 80th birthday of Mama Mii Tua.
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Local student pursues priesthood to address clergy shortage ↗

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A Rarotonga mother received the best Christmas gift of all after giving birth to a baby girl on Christmas Day – three weeks before her due date.
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Baby Rheymata arrives three weeks early on Christmas Day ↗

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Customs duty-free threshold jumps from $100 to $750 for private imports ↗

Cook Islands has updated its customs tariff to include a duty-free threshold for one-off private imports under $750, a move welcomed by locals and customs agents for lowering costs and streamlining clearances despite potential impacts on local businesses. Losirene Dasalusalu reports.
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