Cook Islands News

The public is being urged to remain vigilant as the Cook Islands enters the most active months of the tropical cyclone season, despite a low likelihood of cyclone development in the 2025/26 Tropical Cyclone season.

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Public urged to stay vigilant as peak cyclone months approach ↗

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The vessel, which was intercepted with tonnes of cocaine before arriving in Rarotonga under a distress call for engine repairs, departed Avatiu Port on Tuesday afternoon.

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Cocaine-linked vessel departs after ‘necessary remedial work’ ↗

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The Cook Islands Tourism Corporation has defended its dengue prevention and communication measures following a New Zealand health report linking a majority of New Zealand’s imported dengue cases to travel in the Cook Islands.

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Cook Islands Tourism defends dengue response amid New Zealand health warnings ↗

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A lack of investigation into the vessel intercepted with 4.87 tonnes of cocaine may hamper cross-border efforts to track and map criminal drug networks, a Pacific regional security expert warns.

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Lack of investigation into cocaine vessel could hamper regional drug mapping, expert warns ↗

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Local authorities are uncertain when the intercepted cargo vessel carrying tonnes of cocaine will be cleared to leave Avatiu Port, as concerns over its entry into Rarotonga continue to mount.

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Departure date ‘unknown’ for cocaine-tainted vessel ↗

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Cook Islands has been confirmed to participate in the 2026 Miss Pacific Islands pageant. The country will be represented by 24-year-old Petra Matina Mataiti, a passionate Cook Islander who proudly carries the culture and traditions of her people.

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Mataiti to represent Cook Islands at Miss Pacific Islands 2026 ↗

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A vessel recently intercepted by French authorities with 4.8 tonnes of cocaine on board has entered Rarotonga waters under a distress call for engine repairs.

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Drug linked vessel enters Rarotonga on ‘distress call’ ↗

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Clients of the Creative Centre enjoyed a special lunch outing at the Social Centre in Nikao this week, thanks to the generosity of the Tapeka Manuela family.

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Visiting family continues long-standing support for Creative Centre ↗

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