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Four students head to Japan for cultural exchange
Four Cook Islands students are heading to Japan for a cultural exchange programme, where they will immerse themselves in Japanese culture while sharing their knowledge of Cook Islands culture.
Vaka Paikea crew joins Hōkūleʻa’s 50th anniversary celebration
Te Puna Marama Voyaging Foundation crew joined thousands of people over the weekend to mark the 50th anniversary celebration of Hōkūleʻa’s voyaging history at Kualoa Regional Park, Oahu, in Hawaiʻi, where the double-hulled canoe was first launched.
More cruise ships expected in Raro as visitor numbers swell
Thirteen more cruise ship visits are expected between now and the end of the year, says Cruise Cook Islands Stuart Henry.
‘There really is no accounting for stupidly’ Warning signs are still being ignored
Another rescue at the Avaavaroa Passage has come as a swift reminder that people are ignoring the warning signs.
Booster dose Pfizer vaccine available
Te Marae Ora, Ministry of Health is advising the public that the booster dose of Pfizer is now available for the Rarotonga and Aitutaki community.
An exemplary and prolific writer, author and educator
Tributes flowed at a special celebration, a “Festschrift” (volume of tributes) for the late Dr Marjorie Tuainekore Crocombe (née Hosking) OBE (19 June 1930 – 21 July 2022), who was an exemplary author and academic of the nation.
Students design turtle shell replicas for fundraising effort
Titikaveka Students are channelling creativity in their art classes having crafted replica turtle carapace (shell) designs which are now on display.
High profile trial wraps up as Nga Puna faces his third day of questioning
The trial of former National Environment Service director Nga Puna, his wife and former Secretary of Infrastructure Cook Islands, Diane Charlie-Puna, along with suspended Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau has wrapped up after close to four weeks.
Politics, a chapter ‘well and truly closed’: Puna
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary-General Henry Puna says he has no plans to return to local politics.
Cook Islands backdrop of 'historical' climate change awareness project
The Cook Islands will serve as the backdrop of an international video encouraging "urgent action" to combat climate change in the Pacific.
Intensive water safety course underway
An intensive safety training course geared at Cook Islands marine tourism is underway.
Nga Puna defends bonus payment
Former National Environment Service director Nga Puna faced his third day on the stand in Court where he was grilled by the Crown.
Plans to rebuild Head of State’s official residence
There are plans to rebuild an official residence for the Head of State more than 10 years after the existing building was deemed not fit for purpose.
Hundreds of Pacific academics gather on Rarotonga to connect and share research
Hundreds of delegates from across the blue Pacific have gathered on Rarotonga for the Pacific Island Universities Research Network (PIURN) conference.
Church renovation nearing completion
The Avarua (Cook Islands Christian Church) CICC Ziona Tapu is nearing the completion of an extensive renovation project that has breathed new life into the historic church.
Monitoring animal health
Cecilia Samuela-TouAriki, the Ministry for Agriculture Director was among 15 other Pacific representatives in Chiba, Japan last month.
Hundreds of delegates gather in Raro for Pacific research meetings
The biggest Pacific Island Universities Research Network (PIURN) conference starts this morning with an opening ceremony from 9am at Te Are Karioi (National Auditorium) Dome.
Revenue and Customs staff moved amid asbestos concerns
Asbestos has presented an “unacceptable risk” to Revenue Management Division and Customs staff in Rarotonga, forcing Ministry of Finance and Economic Management to close the Avarua office.
Trial hears of Nga Puna’s concerns for Diane Charlie-Puna
Former National Environment Service director Nga Puna has faced his second day on the stand in Court as he faces multiple dishonesty charges.
‘Government can’t stop foreign workers from leaving the country’
Prime Minister Mark Brown says there is nothing the government can do to stop people from leaving the country.
Puna reiterates support to Cook Islands
The Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum has reiterated support to the Cook Islands as host of the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meeting in November.
Close call for motorists as pole toppled
Those involved in a motor vehicle crash at Kiikii in Rarotonga on Saturday afternoon were fortunate to escape serious injury, police say.
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