Rotorua Daily Post

ManaToa, the Cook Islands men’s rugby 7s team, held a highly successful island-wide fundraiser on Saturday to support their upcoming international tournaments.

Cook Islands News

ManaToa moved by Cook Islands’ generosity in island-wide fundraiser ↗

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The Tereora College Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is vowing to hold the Ministry of Education accountable for transparency and governance as the new school year begins under acting leadership and the shadow of legal action by the former principal.

Cook Islands News

Tereora PTA demands forensic audit and seat on principal selection panel ↗

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The Government’s handling of the dengue outbreak is under scrutiny, with the Opposition claiming the response has been insufficient as case numbers have doubled within just two months and spread further into the Pa Enua.

Cook Islands News

‘Not enough being done’ - Opposition slams response to dengue surge ↗

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Dengue cases in the Cook Islands have more than doubled within the past two months, with the Pa Enua recording new cases, raising concerns among local leaders as the outbreak continues to spread beyond Rarotonga.

Cook Islands News

Dengue cases double in two months, spreads to Pa Enua ↗

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Cook Islands growers are raising the alarm over an unprecedented surge in ant activity that threatens livelihoods by damaging food crops and coconut trees.

Cook Islands News

Frustrated growers call for urgent action on ‘ant crisis’ ↗

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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.

Cook Islands News

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.

Cook Islands News

‘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.

Cook Islands News

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

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