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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.
Over 120 dogs put down in last three months, say Police
One hundred and twenty-four (124) dogs have been put down by the Cook Islands Police in the past three months.
Vaka Paikea welcomed home
Vaka Paikea had a good maiden voyage to the homeland of Mauke/Akatokamanava arriving at the island on Wednesday and fulfilling the dream of its captain, master navigator Peia Patai.
$15,450 for Vanuatu cyclone appeal, Govt contributes $10k
A cheque of $15,450 has been handed to the Cook Islands Vanuatu Community to assist families who were affected by two category-four tropical cyclones in Vanuatu last month.
Fleeing motorcyclist disqualified
A 30-year-old man who fled the scene of a crash early on Sunday and was subsequently tracked down and charged with drink driving, has lost his driver licence for 12 months.
Drink-driving tourist with no helmet fled police on scooter
A drink-driving tourist was not wearing a motorcycle helmet when he eluded police warning lights and took a U-turn before heading back to the resort where he had been initially told to stop
Chief Justice asks Crown to reconsider DPM’s charges
The nature of Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau’s charges before the Court could be amended.
Residents bracing for ‘heavy swells’
Rarotonga residents are bracing themselves for high swells this weekend, after a warning from the Met Service.
Heading to homework deadline as new school term nears
It hasn’t been all fun and games for holidaying school students who head back to studies next week.
Turou for Ngāti Tūmatauenga
On the Eve of Anzac, the biggest contingent of Ngāti Tumutauenga, the official Māori name of the Aotearoa New Zealand Army to Rarotonga were officially welcomed on Monday afternoon at the Cook Islands Returned Services Association (RSA).
Sentencing for man who defended himself in Court adjourned
Iorama Ngataua’s sentencing has been adjourned.
Call to boost Government role in digital transformation strategies
A major report on digital services in the Cook Islands recommends the Government bolster its ICT division.
Hiker in hospital after lengthy rescue effort
A local woman who slipped and fell while trekking through Rarotonga’s “steep and gnarly mountain terrain” on ANZAC Day was rescued in a mission stretching from late afternoon into the night.
Dr Michael Baer: The dogs of war
With ANZAC day marked yesterday and poppies everywhere, has anyone noticed that some of the poppies are purple? Purple poppies celebrate the animals who have served in almost every human conflict in history, writes Dr Michael Baer, Te Are Manu Vet Clinic medical director.
Children’s dental clinic – first of its kind in the Cook Islands
Oral health check-up for children can be less stressful and more friendly following the opening of a new children’s cubicle at the dental clinic in Tupapa.
Samuela appointed new Cook Islands High Commissioner to New Zealand
Former principal immigration officer Kairangi Samuela has been confirmed as the Cook Islands’ new High Commissioner to New Zealand.
Court briefs
Drink driver A charge of careless driving was dropped against Salote Seneirewa but she was convicted of excess breath alcohol.
Ten-year-old Boaza ready for debut in Te Mire Ura
For the first time, 10-year-old Boaza Manase Pukerua will be competing in Te Mire Ura 2023 cultural dance festival to be held tomorrow night.
Cook Islands to host health conference
Cook Islands will host the upcoming Pasifika Medical Association Conference in September.
Spike in influenza like illnesses no concern to authorities
A spike in influenza like illnesses does not appear to have authorities concerned as a date for the rollout of vaccines has been confirmed by Te Marae Ora.
Raro’s ‘abysmal’ driving continues with more excess breath alcohol
A 30-year-old man fled the scene of a crash early on Sunday and was subsequently tracked down and charged with drink driving.
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