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A marine biologist is urging the government to increase public education on the ecological importance of sharks following the killing of a tiger shark near Avana.

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Shark killing sparks outcry for better marine education ↗

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Cook Islands Members of Parliament need to make better use of parliamentary time, particularly during Question Time, and focus more sharply on issues of public interest, according to Clerk of Parliament, Tangata Vainerere.

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‘Cut the greetings, ask the questions’: Clerk urges MPs to stop wasting time in Parliament ↗

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An Australian-based team competing under the TJ Dargan Memorial banner honoured the late Cook Islander, TJ Dargan, by lifting the men’s title at the 2026 Nines in Paradise tournament on Saturday, defeating the Avatiu Eels 27–4 in the final.

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TJ Dargan Memorial honours late star with Nines in Paradise victory ↗

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The Aitutaki Sharks and TJ Dargan Memorial have emerged as the top contenders in the Cook Islands Rugby League Nines in Paradise tournament, heading into the final day this afternoon at the National Stadium in Nikao.

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Sharks and Dargan Memorial set the pace in Nines in Paradise ↗

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Renowned artist Katu Teiti rings in the new year with a fresh project and a new apprentice in tow – Miss Cook Islands 2025 contestant Ivana Hunter-Misky.

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Renowned artist mentors former Miss Cook Islands contestant ↗

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Visitor arrivals from January to November last year reached an all-time high, surpassing the previous annual record set in 2019.

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Tourism hits new peak ↗

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Tourists and local families gathered at the Social Centre beach in Nikao yesterday to soak up the sun.

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

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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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Ports Authority condemns rise in vandalism and abuse ↗

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