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The renewable energy contribution to Te Aponga Uira’s electricity output has decreased from an average of 16 per cent in 2012 to 11 per cent. The electricity provider is now eyeing an ambitious goal of 60 per cent renewable electricity by 2030, a target the Opposition leader says is “unrealistic”.

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TAU’s renewable energy share drops to 11% as utility targets ‘unrealistic’ 60% by 2030 ↗

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The first-ever Cook Islands team to the Virtus World Athletics Championship made history by winning medals in the Oceania category in Brisbane, Australia.

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Cook Islands wins four medals at Virtus World Champs ↗

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The seven contestants for Miss Cook Islands 2025 confidently graced the catwalk to the delight of an enthusiastic audience who cheered and applauded each one as they made their debut on stage at Tamarind House on Saturday night.

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Miss Cook Islands contestants revealed ↗

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At 85 years old, Tupe Short walks the land with the same pride and purpose he learned as a child growing up in a family of planters in Takitumu.

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At 85, Tupe Short is still ‘dirtying his hands’ ↗

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The most surprising findings from a recent Te Marae Ora (TMO) survey were that the National Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Taskforce identified daycare facilities and child abuse as their top two concerns, while TMO staff highlighted child safety and injury prevention as their main priorities.

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Daycare safety, child abuse emerges as top priorities in Te Marae Ora survey ↗

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With little rain over recent weeks, grass around Rarotonga has turned dry and water tanks are running low.

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Dry conditions persist as rainfall remains below average ↗

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The Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) has confirmed that travel arrangements for Pa Enua communities during this year’s Te Maeva Nui celebrations were delivered within the approved $4.4 million budget, saving about $40,000 despite earlier concerns that costs could tip the budget.

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MFEM reports successful management: Pa Enua travel costs for 2025 Te Maeva Nui celebrations within budget, saving $40,000 ↗

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Cook Islands representatives tasted success at the Global Chefs Pacific Rim Semi-Final Challenge 2025 over the weekend, achieving outstanding results against some of the region’s top competitors.

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Cook Islands chefs taste success at Pacific Rim culinary challenge ↗

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