Deccan Chronicle

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

Cook Islands News

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.

Cook Islands News

Ports Authority condemns rise in vandalism and abuse ↗

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Rakahanga, a small and remote atoll in the Northern Cook Islands, holds a special place in the hearts of those who call it home.

Cook Islands News

Finding peace and purpose in the remote Northern Group ↗

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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.

Cook Islands News

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.

Cook Islands News

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.

Cook Islands News

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.

Cook Islands News

Baby Rheymata arrives three weeks early on Christmas Day ↗

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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.

Cook Islands News

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

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