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Jewels of the Cook Islands ready to shine at Dine and Dance event
A New Zealand-based Cook Islands entertainment group is on the island and is set to perform tonight in what they say will be a magical night of dining and dancing in Rarotonga.
Aitutaki community re-establishes traditional ra’ui to protect marine
The Aitutaki community has re-established a traditional ra’ui, a temporary fishing ban, in their lagoon to protect marine life and ensure sustainable resource management, with support from the National Environment Service.
Work underway to remedy water leaks at Rarotonga Hospital
Serious issues surrounding the ablution facilities and plumbing works in all wards at Rarotonga Hospital are now being urgently addressed, Cook Islands Minister of Health Rose Brown says.
‘Rarotonga is not safe’: Police
A Kiwi family who arrived on Rarotonga for a holiday had their cash, passports, and other items stolen on their first night on the island. Police say there is a clear pattern of targeted burglaries at visitor accommodation facilities.
Accused seeking discharge for fear of job loss
A man charged with careless driving and failing to comply and report an accident is calling for a discharge without conviction on the grounds he could possibly lose his job.
Financial outlook dim for New Zealand and Aussie economies
While the Cook Islands is better placed for economic growth than its Pacific neighbours - the news is not all good with larger neighbouring economies New Zealand and Australia - struggling on the world stage.
Woman escapes custodial sentence for stabbing partner
Dora Tearuru Williams has escaped a custodial sentence after stabbing her partner in the stomach.
Brown discusses more transport connectivity for air and sea with Fiji
Prime Minister Mark Brown met with Fiji’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance and Strategic Planning, National Development and Statistics, Biman Prasad in the margins of the Forum Economic Ministers Meeting (FEMM) in Suva last week.
Woman in custody following multiple contempt charges
A woman who has struggled to comply with bail conditions has been remanded in custody.
Cooks still playing catch up in collecting tourism dollars
Cook Islands still has a lot of catching up to do as other Pacific tourism economies, including Fiji and Samoa, are showing strength in the post pandemic market.
Faster access to climate finance
Prime Minister Mark Brown highlighted the implementation of the redesigned Pacific Resilience Facility, which will help to ease climate financing for Pacific Island countries.
Te Ipukarea Society: Helping connect our mapu to their surroundings
Living in an island paradise doesn’t always mean there is a strong connection between the individual and their environment.
Te Kukupa II to depart for Cairns for repairs
The Cook Islands Police patrol boat Te Kukupa II is scheduled to depart for Cairns, Australia on Tuesday for repairs and maintenance work in dry dock.
Two years jail for ex bank teller
A former Bank of the Cook Islands teller at the Rakahanga branch has been jailed for two years after admitting she stole more than $45,000 from customers.
Dead baby whale washes ashore on Mangaia
Residents of Mangaia woke up to an unusual sight yesterday morning after a dead baby whale washed ashore at the harbour.
Cooks buoyant amid stormy Pacific waters
Cook Islands is better placed for economic growth than its Pacific neighbours – highlighted by projections in a 50-page Asian Development Bank (ADB) report.
Mobile-to-satellite service to offer connectivity to ocean travellers
In a ground-breaking collaboration, Vodafone Cook Islands and Lynk Global, Inc. (Lynk) have joined forces to introduce an unprecedented mobile-to-satellite service that offers ‘seamless connectivity’ to users out in the ocean.
Man admits to burglary charges
Defence lawyer Mona Ioane requested that his client, Edward Tonorio, have his sentencing date moved.
Court: man defends himself, probation services seeks more time
Oswell Tunupopo defended himself at the Criminal Court in Avarua yesterday, arguing that the charges against him should be withdrawn.
Jail for young father charged with domestic violence related matters
A father of two young children has been given six months jail on a raft of charges including threatening to kill.
Showcasing vibrant culture at Punanga Nui Market
After a tough few years wading through the effects of the Covid pandemic, Rarotonga’s Punanga Nui Market is once again a hive of activity, particularly on a Saturday.
Cook Islanders in Hawaii help with relief efforts
Hawaiians residing on Rarotonga are devastated by the loss of lives and destruction of historic sites and friends’ properties in the wildfires that have ravaged Lahaina, Hawaii.
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