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National
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.
Court briefs
A man has pleaded not guilty to a charge of rape.
Mum’s hope for missing teenage son
A year after a 19-year-old teenager went missing after being dropped off at a bus stop on Rarotonga, his family is still hopeful of finding him.
Tereora College ready to make history at Te Maeva Nui cultural festival
A spirited and enthusiastic 100-member team will be representing Tereora College (Vaka Tereora Team) in their first ever Te Maeva Nui cultural festival this week.
Te Ipukarea Society : Update on the bio-control of the Grand Balloon vine on Rarotonga
Te Ipukarea Society recently guided some visiting scientists from New Zealand up to Tereora Hill to observe any unexpected impacts of an introduced bio-control agent. This article is written by one of those scientists, Alana den-Breeyen.
‘Sleepless nights, difficult days over lack of legal aid’
Legal aid - or the apparent lack of it in the Cook Islands - has been raised as a bone of contention in the High Court.
Police make ruling on controversial raffle draw
After a weeklong inquiry, Cook Islands Police have confirmed that the results of a raffle draw where the top two prizes went to the same ticket holder will stand.
Crankshaft issue on Te Kukupa II rectified: Police
The recent defect discovered on the new police patrol vessel Te Kukupa II has been rectified, says the Cook Islands Police Service.
Te Maeva Nui – ‘the greatest celebration’
Quick Facts Month: July-August Venue: National Auditorium Duration: 10 days Layout: Mix Event Sponsorship Target: $100,000 - $200,000.
Creatives Centre receives timely donation
Glenn Coogan and Tracey Hunt from Aotearoa New Zealand delivered 23 kilograms of wooden puzzles and gifts to the Creative Centre on behalf of the Rotary Club of Feilding Oroua, last week.
Senior driver escapes conviction after ‘staunch effort to make situation right’
An 80-year-old motorist has escaped conviction and disqualification on a charge of careless driving causing injury.
Pukapuka defies odds at Te Maeva Nui
Pukapuka Nassau will be hitting the stage at next week’s Te Maeva Nui culture festival with spirited “girl power”.
Man convicted on two counts of assaulting ex-partner
Man convicted on two counts of assaulting ex-partner.
Puaikura pays tribute to Tinomana Enuarurutini Ariki and Papeiha
Vaka Puaikura celebrated 200 years of Christianity Arrival to Arorangi with the unveiling of stone carved monuments and vibrant culture on Tuesday afternoon.
Cook Islands businesses receive $7 million in Government loans
Government loaned approximately $7 million to Cook Islands businesses during the Covid-19 period in 2020 but questions remain over the recovery of these loans.
‘Rare’ sighting of New Zealand fur seal in Rarotonga’s lagoon
A juvenile New Zealand fur seal was sighted swimming in Rarotonga’s lagoon this week, says Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR).
Cook Islands flagged cargo ship ‘barred’
Maritime Cook Islands has given a “cancellation notice” to a Cook Islands-flagged general cargo ship which has been barred from European ports for failing to turn up at a repair yard after a safety inspection.
Papeiha descendants proud of Tahitian missionary’s legacy
Tinomana Tokerau Ariki e tana Tama Ū’ā te Kauariki Rangi and Ekalesia Arorangi e te Vaka Puaikura held a thanksgiving service and special monument unveiling at the Arorangi Cook Islands Christian Church yesterday morning to celebrate the bicentennial arrival of Christianity.
Accused denies assaulting his ex-partner
A man facing multiple charges of assaulting his former partner has emphatically denied them.
Browne receives international award for Deep-Sea Research Excellence
Cook Islands Seabed Mineral Authority (SBMA) senior knowledge management officer Rima Browne is this year’s recipient of the International Seabed Authority Secretary General’s award for excellence in deep-sea research.
Hundreds gather to mark 200 years of Christianity in Rarotonga
The re-enactment of the arrival of Tahitian missionaries Papeiha and Vainehino and Rarotongan Te-Iro, returning from Aitutaki, to Avarua harbour 200 years ago on July 25, 1823, kicked off the Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) festivities yesterday morning.
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