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NEWS FROM THE ISLANDS An exclusive summary
Experts find high levels of bacteria in Raro water supply
Big celebrations as Palmerston home in Raro opens
'Lonely Planet' accolade for the Islands
More dengue fever cases confirmed
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Big celebrations as Palmerston home in Raro opens
'Lonely Planet' accolade for the Islands
More dengue fever cases confirmed
Read all about it
MY COOK ISLANDS
DID YOU KNOW...???
Deserted MANUAE was the first of the Islands to be discoverd by Captain Cook
The remains of a WWII bomber lie in the undergrowth on PENRHYN
Captain William Bligh discovered AITUTAKI 18 days before the mutinty on the Bounty
More little-known facts
The remains of a WWII bomber lie in the undergrowth on PENRHYN
Captain William Bligh discovered AITUTAKI 18 days before the mutinty on the Bounty
More little-known facts
ISLANDS' INSIGHT
Also in the news: Mauke is the l;atest island to switch to solar power as the target for 100% renweable energy across the Islands comes closer
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FORTHCOMING EVENTS
26 Jul-5 Aug: Te Maeva Nui (cultural festival and celebrations)
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5 Aug: Constitution day
2019 events diary in detail
Click here for a detailed programme of events
5 Aug: Constitution day
2019 events diary in detail
IT'S WHALE WATCHING SEASON
In the Cook Islands, whales come to you! The whale watching season runs from July to October, and you don't need a boat or even have to get your feet wet to see them. Find out the best places to watch and get some expert advice on dos and don'ts in our whale watcher's guide
In the Cook Islands, whales come to you! The whale watching season runs from July to October, and you don't need a boat or even have to get your feet wet to see them. Find out the best places to watch and get some expert advice on dos and don'ts in our whale watcher's guide
PALMERSTON is so remote, it wasn't even properly positioned on maps until 47 years ago. And this tiny island is owned and populated entirely by the direct descendants of a British man and his wives who claim links to the UK's royal family and speak with the remnants of a English Midlands dialect.
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"Our people are naturally hospitable and friendly. You don't often see an islander without a welcoming smile on their face. And why shouldn't we smile? We have so many things to smile about."
Local children writing about the islands
Local children writing about the islands