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Visitor behaviour is a key focus in ensuring travellers engage respectfully with the Cook Islands, says Tourism to PAC
Cook Islands Tourism says that while managing visitor behaviour is an ongoing effort, success depends on delivering clear messaging across multiple channels, reinforcing expectations through consistent signage, and providing accessible guidance.
Celebrating International Women’s Day
The Ministry of Internal Affairs (INTAFF) hosted International Women’s Day at the Punanga Nui Market on Saturday with the theme “Accelerate Action for Gender Equality- for ALL Women and Girls.”
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.
Defendant told cops he loved his partner, wanted to seek counselling
Witnesses including a police officer who arrested and charged a man with assaulting his partner have given evidence at jury trial.
Court briefs
Tupouatimo Noa appeared in the Criminal Court on Thursday last week facing a fresh contempt of court charge.
Blaze tears through Avana home as two people escape
Two people have escaped a blaze which quickly engulfed the first floor of a two-storey home in Ngatangiia on Monday night.
‘Ātui’anga ki te Tango students sail to Atiu for a week of scientific and traditional learning
Eight senior Rarotonga students from Kōrero o te ‘Ōrau’s ‘Ātui’anga ki te Tango school holiday programme left for Atiu onboard Vaka Marumaru Atua yesterday morning.
Pregnant mum speaks of being assaulted while holding infant daughter in her arms
A mother had told a court of being assaulted by her partner while pregnant and holding their eight-month-old daughter in her arms
‘Low’ low season for fishermen
Fishermen in the Cook Islands want government intervention to stop foreign vessels coming in and fishing in their waters. By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific Journalist.
Judge to rule on land case after DNA testing
It was standing room only at the Panui High Court rehearing on Thursday in a matter that involved DNA testing to determine identity, and an application to revoke land succession orders.
Manihiki schools celebrate culture with ‘amazing’ festival
Tukao and Tauhunu schools in Manihiki gathered to celebrate culture, strength and unity with their first “amazing” culture festival held last week.
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