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Read, read, read

To be a writer, you need to read, read, read, says children’s book author Karen McMillan, who recently wrote Elastic Island Adventures: Rarotonga.

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RMD ‘system error’ annoys taxpayer

A businessman in Rarotonga is annoyed with the Cook Islands tax department for a taxation blunder they’re calling a ‘system error’.

New digitising kits to preserve and promote Cook Islands history and culture

Thanks to the introduction of new digitising kits, Cook Islands history and culture can now be preserved and promoted, ensuring that future generations have the opportunity to explore and understand them.

Culture


Marae Moana art project creates more awareness

Aitutaki students have conveyed strong messages through “amazing art” pieces to signify the importance of ocean conservation and its environment.

Art


Renewable energy 2030 commitment

Climate Change Cook Islands director Wayne King says as a developing country within the Paris Agreement, Cook Islands has its own commitment to meet the global climate challenge.

Environment


PM Brown congratulates NZ PM designate Luxon following his election night success

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has congratulated New Zealand Prime Minister-designate Christopher Luxon, the leader of the National Party, on winning the elections over the weekend.

Economy


Cook Islands Police investigate five crashes over weekend

Five crashes were reported to Police over the weekend, the latest being a car involved in an accident at Black Rock on Sunday night.

Crime


Man accused of breaching police safety order released from custody on strict bail conditions

A 24-year-old man has been released from custody and has appeared in the Criminal Court on a charge of breaching a police safety order.

Court


Remaining residents on their way home: MFAI

The remaining Cook Islands residents who were stranded in Jerusalem have made it out of Israel as the Israel-Hamas war rages on.

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Prayer for Israel: Pilgrims recount Israel-Hamas war experience

A special prayer session for the people of Israel will be held at Terevete Park in Avarua tomorrow night. A Cook Islands couple who returned home from Israel after making it out of the war-torn country in the wake of an unprecedented attack by Hamas is calling on people to come together and pray for families that have been affected.

Church Talk


Questions raised over reparation quotes in careless driving matter

A man charged with drink driving, and awaiting his day in court, went out and did it again.

Court


Cooks Tourism announces people’s choice awards

To mark World Tourism Day this year, Cook Islands Tourism (CIT) has launched the Cook Islands People’s Choice Awards.

National


Careless driving and failure to report accused discharged without conviction

A man charged with careless driving and failing to comply and report an accident has been discharged without conviction in a case where his lawyer said “the defendant should have been the victim”.

Court


Cooks Old Post Office closed down: 50 government staff moved on

Structural building integrity and asbestos issues at the Old Post Office have resulted in more than 50 staff members being relocated and the building being closed down.

Economy


Two months of professional services expenses come with a $190,000 bill

Professional services expenses have cost the Cook Islands government nearly $200,000 in just two months.

Economy


11 stonefish poisoning cases so far

There have been 11 stonefish poisoning cases reported at the Rarotonga Hospital since January 18 this year. This was confirmed by the outgoing director of hospital health services, Dr Yin Yin May.

Health


MFAI secures seat on NZ flight to bring home remaining residents

The remaining 28 Cook Islands residents in Jerusalem were set to fly out of Tel Aviv early this morning as the Israel-Hamas war enters its eighth day. Rashneel Kumar reports.

Local


Pink Ribbon Day awareness: Early detection is key

In a global effort to raise awareness on breast cancer, October has been designated as Pink Month. During this time, there are efforts to educate the public about the disease, including early identification and the signs and symptoms of breast cancer.

Health


High tropical cyclone risk: Cook Islands braces for two to three cyclones this season

Two to three named cyclones are expected to pass through the Cook Islands this tropical cyclone season.

National


World Food Day event celebrates Cook Islands produce and culture

The Ministry of Agriculture’s World Food Day event at Terevete Park yesterday drew over 55 stallholders selling a variety of fresh produce, plants, and crafts.

Local


Te Ipukarea Society: Securing our future through ongoing environmental education of our youth

It has been a busy school holiday period working alongside the Cook Islands Voyaging Society, Kōrero o te ‘Ōrau and 40 plus senior ‘Ātui’anga ki te Tango and Mata Nātura students from Aitutaki, Mitiaro, Atiu, Mauke, Mangaia and Rarotonga.

Environment


Ministry of Justice building lift and remedial works nearing completion

Following a number of unexpected delays, the lift project at the Ministry of Justice building is set to be completed by the end of this month, Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) said in a statement.

Court


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