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Cook Islands Sports Awards celebrate excellence, growth and future ambitions

Cook Islands News 16 Jun 2026
... coaches, officials and administrators were recognised at the 2024–25 Cook Islands Sports Awards on Saturday at Aroa Nui Hall in Arorangi.
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Mystery infection after Cook Islands trip traced to rare marine bacteria

Cook Islands News 16 Jun 2026
A Kiwi man who returned from the Cook Islands with fever, severe leg pain and a rapidly developing skin infection was found to have a rare bloodstream infection caused by a marine bacterium. Cook ...
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Cook Islands: Historic Bill seeks to formalise customary Ariki succession

RNZ 16 Jun 2026
Vainerere said that while the Cook Islands has long recognised the importance of traditional leadership, this Bill marks the first time a tribe has brought forward its own law to define how its Ariki title should be governed in the future.
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Cook Islander Makes History As New Zealand’s First Pacific Female Orthopaedic Surgeon

Scoop 15 Jun 2026
Currently working in the Orthopaedics Department at Tauranga Hospital, Dr Wilson’s achievement represents years of training, dedication, and perseverance in a highly specialised field ....
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Aquatics stars dominate Cook Islands Sports Awards

Cook Islands News 15 Jun 2026
Aquatics Cook Islands made a major splash at the Cook Islands Sports Awards on Saturday night, with swimmers claiming three of the event’s highest individual honours ... Organised annually by the Cook ...
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Menopause misunderstanding fuelling marriage breakdowns in Cook Islands

RNZ 15 Jun 2026
Cook Islands Ministry of Health admits menopause has been a neglected public health gap, and is now prioritising it through a new action plan, community awareness campaigns and subsidised hormone therapy partnerships to rebuild local care.
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Cook Islands Business Hub closes after years of empowering youth

Cook Islands News 13 Jun 2026
After serving as a workplace, learning centre and community hub for hundreds, the Cook Islands Business Hub in town officially closed its doors on Friday, June 12, ...
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Architect of Cook Islands foreign policy honoured for six decades of dedication

Cook Islands News 13 Jun 2026
... in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours, recognising six decades of his career dedicated to international law, regional security, and the development of the Cook Islands.
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Papua New Guinea Claim 5-1 Victory Over Cook Islands

Scoop 13 Jun 2026
Papua New Guinea have secured their place at the OFC U-19 Men's Championship 2026 in Samoa with a dominant 5-1 victory over Cook Islands, sealing top spot in the qualifying tournament ....
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Cook Islands lose decider, PNG secure U19 spot

Cook Islands News 13 Jun 2026
Cook Islands qualifying campaign for the OFC U19 Men’s Championship 2026 came to an end after a 5-1 defeat to Papua New Guinea ... Cook Islands, sealing top spot in the qualifying tournament ... Cook Islands.
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Pride Cook Islands calls for stronger protections and respectful dialogue

Cook Islands News 12 Jun 2026
Pride Cook Islands is calling for greater care, respect and stronger protections for LGBTQIA+ people in the Cook Islands, ...
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Tauranga Vananga announces Cook Islands Māori Language Week dates

Cook Islands News 12 Jun 2026
... the upcoming celebration of Epetoma o te Reo Māori Kuki Airani (Cook Islands Māori Language Week) to be held from June 29 to July 5.
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Cook Islands Sports Awards return after two-year hiatus

Cook Islands News 12 Jun 2026
The Cook Islands ... Junior Sports Team of the YearsU12 Cook Islands Rugby League Team, U13 Cook Islands Rugby League Team, U14 & U16 Avatiu/Nikao Rugby League Team, U16 Aitutaki Netball Team.
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Cook Islands Customs receives enforcement training and drug test kits from US Homeland Security

Cook Islands News 12 Jun 2026
Cook Islands has ... During the visit, HSI officers delivered training to Cook Islands Customs officers aimed at enhancing intelligence capabilities in response to evolving border trends and threats.
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Cook Islands Red Cross and Health Ministry honour lifesaving blood donors

Cook Islands News 11 Jun 2026
The Cook Islands Red Cross Society and Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health celebrated blood donors and the lifesaving gift they provide to the ...
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