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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’.

Lahaina fundraising event brings in $10k and more to come . .

Rarotonga turned up in the wind and rain as part of a combined effort to support the fire destroyed town of Lahaina, in Maui, Hawaii.

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Cooks resort group nabs three trophies at travel awards

A Cook Islands resort group has scooped three trophies at the World Travel Awards.

Features


A dream catch . . .

Visitors on board a Raro Fishing Charters vessel eturned to Avatiu Harbour ecstatic as they had just become part of their very own extraordinary fishing tale, reeling in their biggest fish ever.

Local


Drug importation accused released on bail, with curfews and to remain in Cook Islands

Two men charged separately for alleged importation of drugs while arriving on separate flights to Rarotonga last week have been granted bail.

Court


College students step up for showcase

Tereora College students are gearing up to showcase their exceptional talents and creativity in the highly anticipated Tūrangavaevae Performing Arts assessment.

Education


Police concerned about future of road safety

Police have raised concerns about the future of road safety in the Cook Islands, with young drivers over represented in the number of traffic infringements dished out over the past three months.

Crime


Supporting international charter flights to Aitutaki

Should there be an increase in international charter flights to Aitutaki, basing border officials in Aitutaki will be explored, says Principal Immigration Officer, Chere Arthur.

Economy


Upholding the provisions of the Rarotonga Treaty

The Rarotonga Treaty remains a cornerstone of our approach to a nuclear-free zone

Features


Court brief September 1

A number of criminal matters were called before Chief Justice Patrick Keane via audio visual link at the Criminal High Court in Avarua on September 1.

Court


Air NZ chief executive to visit Rarotonga amidst tourism anger

Air New Zealand’s chief executive officer Greg Foran is scheduled to be in Rarotonga in November.

Economy


Acting Prime Minister Albert Nicholas hospitalised following medical event

Acting Prime Minister Albert Nicholas has been flown to New Zealand following a medical event, leaving Minister Vainetutai Rose Toki-Brown to take the reins.

Economy


Cook Islanders recognised by Pasifika Medical Association

The 27th Annual Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) conference on Rarotonga (6-8 September) closed yesterday at Te Are Karioi Nui, and continues in Aitutaki on September 11.

Art


Drug importation allegations: Two accused say it was done for others

Allegation have been made by two accused men who appeared in court on separate charges that the drugs imported were for ‘others’. Police should make enquiries this weekend, Justice Colin Doherty says.

Court


New charges laid in cannabis prosecution

A number of criminal matters were called before Chief Justice Patrick Keane via audio visual link at the Criminal High Court in Avarua on August 1.

Court


Fostering new relations: Cooks Prime Minister Brown at the ASEAN Summit

Prime Minister Mark Brown says one of the key reasons they are at the 43rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit is to foster a new relationship, strengthen cooperation and nurture a partnership between the Pacific Islands Forum and ASEAN- that will drive development and growth in the region.

Economy


Cooks delegation at GEF Assembly

A Cook Islands delegation co-led by National Environment Service Director Halatoa Fua and Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) Director of Treaties, Multilaterals and Oceans Division Sandrina Thondoo have attended the 7th Global Environment Facility (GEF) Assembly.

Economy


Te Ipukarea Society: The potential impacts of deep sea mining on global climate change

In the pursuit of valuable minerals and resources, humanity is increasingly turning its attention to the depths of the ocean floor through deep sea mining.

Environment


Cooks' tourism industry upbeat, but anger persists over high air fares

The Cook Islands tourism industry is getting back to where it was pre-pandemic, but it's still dealing with slow seasons and high airfares. Caleb Fotheringham of RNZ reports.

Economy


New water tanks for Manihiki

New water tanks have been installed in the island of Manihiki to provide homes in the two island communities of Tukao and Tauhunu with more access to drinking water.

Local


Justice Ministry closed today, staff workshop

The Ministry of Justice will be closed today for a staff workshop.

Court


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