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Despite the rain, the festive spirit was alive and thriving at the Punanga Nui Market- Tapora Kai as the Jolly Jingle Jam Trade Days got underway, drawing strong crowds of both tourists and local shoppers eager to support local businesses and find unique Christmas gifts.

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Rain fails to dampen festive spirit at Jolly Jingle Jam Trade Days ↗

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Rain or shine, the Rotaract ‘Christmas in the Park’ is all set to light up the festive season at the National Auditorium tonight. The evening promises an exciting lineup of surprises, including the unveiling of the biggest Christmas tree in the country.

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Christmas in the Park set to light up the sky tonight ↗

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Cook Islands has appointed a former diplomat as the new head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) with the primary mandate of mending diplomatic ties with New Zealand.

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Former diplomat named Foreign Affairs head to repair New Zealand relations ↗

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Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has joined leaders from other nations to pay respects after a terrorist attack killed 16 people at Sydney’s Bondi Beach in Australia.

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‘Deeply shocked’: Cook Islands stands with Australia after Bondi horror ↗

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The growing international recognition for the Cook Islands as one of the top tourist destinations has earned another credible mention after the country was named one of the 20 best places to travel in 2026 by BBC Travel.

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Cook Islands named a top destination for 2026 ↗

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Due to critically low water levels exacerbated by significantly below-average rainfall since 2022, To Tatou Vai (TTV) has closed the Takuvaine and Avatiu trunk mains, shifting supply for the town area to the Turangi intake.

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Water crisis: Takuvaine and Avatiu mains closed, town supplied from Turangi ↗

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Tupapa Maraerenga MP George “Maggie” Angene has announced a ban on public fireworks displays in his village.

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Tupapa MP announces ban on public fireworks after recent display ↗

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A former Tereora College staff member was stood down recently for changing a student’s results to give them a better mark, Minister for Education Vaine ‘Mac’ Mokoroa revealed in Parliament this week.

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‘Teacher’ cheating allegation at Tereora College ↗

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