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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.
Japan dismisses ‘non compliant’ suggestions over Fukushima water release
Senior Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs officials have dismissed suggestions they are not being compliant as the waiting game continues for the Fukushima water release. By Al Williams in Hiroshima, Japan.
PM Brown calls for fairer response to climate change
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has again called on larger nations to help smaller nations in dealing with climate change issues.
46.1 kilo yellowfin tuna wins Weighmaster fishing event
Despite the unpleasant and moderate wind conditions of about 16 knots over the weekend, the fishermen competing in the Cook Islands Games Fishing Club Weighmasters competition reeled in good catch on Saturday.
Medicinal cannabis products likely by June, says Williams
Medicinal cannabis products could be available to some people in the Cook Islands as early as June and will ‘definitely’ be available by the end of the year says the country’s secretary of health.
Friday’s drink driving trend is back: Police
Cook Islands Road Safety Council president Brent Fisher says the police department needs a proper traffic division.
PM’s trip to PNG to go ahead as scheduled
Prime Minister Mark Brown will continue his trip to Papua New Guinea as initially planned despite the announcement that US President Joe Biden has cancelled his visit.
Cook Islands reps attend training to preserve audiovisual taonga
New Zealand’s audiovisual archive Ngā Taonga Sound and Vision supported by Manatū Taonga (New Zealand Ministry for Cultural Heritage) are providing two digitisation kits to the Cook Islands.
Theft accused retains name suppression
A woman charged with theft has continued name suppression after appearing in the Criminal Court on Thursday last week.
Murder accused remanded, police probe continues
A man charged with the murder of his stepson has been remanded in custody.
Airport departure terminal reopens after fire, investigation continues
The Rarotonga International Airport departure terminal was back in full swing on Monday including the re-opening of the duty-free shops, since the roof fire which broke out on Wednesday last week.
Just getting warmed up … Temperatures drop in Rarotonga
Unfazed by the cold and rain yesterday, paddlers went out to sea outside Trader Jacks to continue with what they love doing – paddling.
Renowned LGBTQI+ rights activist arrives for IDAHOBIT Day event
Phylesha Brown-Acton MNZM, the executive director of F’INE Pasifika Aotearoa Trust, arrived in Rarotonga yesterday afternoon for the first time.
Cook Islands has eyes for Canada at G7 summit
Cook Islands has Canada in its sights as Prime Minister Mark Brown prepares for the G7 summit in Japan from May 19-21.
Concerns raised over EO’s absence from Rakahanga
The executive officer (EO) for Rakahanga has been asked to return to the island after concern raised about his alleged frequent absences.
Elevator project on track for August completion
The Ministry of Justice elevator (lift) project is on track for completion in August.
Changes to BCI board
The board of the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) has announced changes to the board of the Bank of Cook Islands (BCI).
Man accused of stabbing cop remanded in custody
A man accused of stabbing a police officer and assaulting a tourist has been remanded in custody for his and the public’s safety.
Rarotonga women set up weekly stalls to sell fresh farm produce
Mata Eli (left), Mata Manuela and Ngapoko Strickland will again be selling their fresh farm produce on the road side opposite the CITC Supermarket this Friday.
Airport Board acknowledges delays
A major upgrade to the Rarotonga International Airport could help assist with some of the issues around long wait times at the airport.
PM to attend meetings in Thailand, Japan and PNG
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown departed Rarotonga on Friday en-route to three international meetings.
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