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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.
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’.
School receives Japanese grant to renovate roofing and replace water tank
Imanuela Akatemia has been awarded a grant of more than $112,000 from the Japan Embassy in New Zealand.
Improving connectivity for students
Avaroa Cable Limited (ACL), Ciena (NYSE: CIEN), BW Digital, and Vodafone Cook Islands (Vodafone) are working together to improve connectivity for students in the Cook Islands’ 30 schools for the next three years (2023-2026).
Donated bicycles boost traffic on Penrhyn’s white coral roads
Traffic has increased on the white coral roads in the northern group island of Penrhyn in both the communities of Tetautua and Omoka.
Three jailed following the execution of a large cannabis bust on Aitutaki
Seven men have now been jailed in relation to the massive cannabis bust on Aitutaki in 2022, with three sentenced in the High Court yesterday.
Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation gears up for Awareness Month
October is International Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation (CIBCF) has been out and about for many years in Rarotonga raising awareness of breast cancer and its effects on women and the community.
Official Information Act request
Dear Editor, Can I just say a few things regarding the Official Information Act request to parliament by your paper (Cook Islands News, 27 September 2023).
Learning more about conservation
Secretary for Agriculture Temarama Anguna-Kamana says the Pacific Agricultural Plant Genetic Resources Network (PAPGREN) meeting continues to highlight the importance of each Pacific Island taking responsibility for preserving and conserving its own resources.
Cooks warned to be wary of being ‘star-struck’ under global spotlight
Geopolitical expert Geoffrey Miller has warned Cook Islands will need to be wary of the potential to be ‘star-struck’ by the attention being bestowed upon it by the world’s superpowers.
Dreadlocks shaved for Cook Islands’ only vet clinic
An Australian veterinarian who volunteered in the Cook Islands 13 years ago has shaved off his dreadlocks to raise more than $3000 for the island nation’s only vet clinic.
Health workers’ pay rise on hold as TMO ensures correct payouts
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health workers promised a pay rise in July this year will have to wait a little longer for the increment.
Politicians’ travel expenses sought with request under Official Information Act
Cook Islands News has made an Official Information Act request to the government seeking the travel costs of MPs.
Bank to launch Christmas gift drive for less fortunate children
An initiative to put a smile on less fortunate Cook Islands children this Christmas is set to launch next week.
Cooks toasts World Tourism Day 2023
Cook Islands Tourism Celebrates World Tourism Day 2023 with the launch of Cook Islands People’s Choice Awards and Opening of Regenerative Tourism Experience.
Police investigate alleged Nikao assault incident
A family has reached out to the Rarotonga community seeking more information about an alleged incident at the Nikao Social Centre.
Government wants $1000 for requested information on politicians’ travel costs
Government wants to be paid more than $1000 for a breakdown of what it costs taxpayers to fund the travel of politicians, but it’s decision to charge for the information doesn’t wash with the Ombudsman.
Statement expected next week on medicinal cannabis : Prime Minister’s Office
The final draft report and a plan for a medicinal cannabis regime has been completed, says Office of the Prime Minister chief of staff Ben Ponia.
School students get the fire safety message
Apii Te Uki Ou are among the first Cook Islands students to be involved in a campaign for readiness and preparedness for fires.
United States confirms long-serving diplomat to lead a delegation to Pacific Islands Forum
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield will lead the United States Delegation at the Pacific Islands Forum in Rarotonga on November 10.
Terminally-ill visitor shut out
The family of a terminally-ill Australian visitor who was blocked from bringing his medication by Cook Islands authorities do not want to see anyone else face the same ordeal.
Te Are Ariki - moving forward
Te Are Ariki (House of Ariki) three-day annual general meeting which also includes the attendance of the Ariki vaatuatua or kauono (speakers), is underway at Parliament House.
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