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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.
Rain expected to ease today
Rain is expected to ease this morning, says Cook Islands Meteorological Service.
Cook Islands and China talk forward co-operation
Cook Island Prime Minister, and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration the Hon. Mark Brown met with the Ambassador for the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to New Zealand and the Cook Islands, His Excellency, Wang Xiaolong in Rarotonga yesterday.
Paul Gauguin unable to call to Rarotonga due to bad weather
Cruise ship Paul Gauguin was unable to call into Avatiu Port, Rarotonga yesterday due to adverse weather conditions, chief executive officer at Cook Islands Ports Authority Okesene Moananu confirmed.
Marine tourism rules imminent for Cook Islands
New marine tourism rules and guidelines are imminent as Cook Islands Tourism Corporation finalises the details.
Internal affairs inundated with employment related complaints
The Labour and Consumer Services unit of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (INTAFF) has received more than 100 various queries and complaints from workers and employers for multiple matters for the first three months of 2023.
Atiu’s first kids fishing competition a success
More than 30 kids joined the first Atiu Fishing Club youth competition last Friday when boat owners and skippers took time to teach youths the art of traditional and modern techniques of bottom fishing, and using a rod and reel.
Atui'anga Ki Te Tango school holiday programme popular
The teeming rain hasn’t dampened the enthusiasm of over 100 students who are attending Te Kōrero o te 'Ōrau's Junior 'Ātui'anga Ki Te Tango 2023 (AKTT) school holiday programme.
Cook Islanders join event to honour Māori Pioneer Battalion tunnellers
Cook Islands was represented at the hosting of Arras mayor Frédéric Leturque and his delegation at Te Papaiouru Marae in Rotorua, Aotearoa New Zealand this week.
New seabed map – first of its kind for Cook Islands
Seabed Minerals Authority senior technical officer Rima Browne has led the creation of a new seabed map – the first of its kind for the Cook Islands.
‘Machine is for the people, people vote me in, so it is for them’
Corrective Services Minister George “Maggie” Angene says the machine that was brought up during Question and Answer session in Parliament last week was earlier discussed in 2018.
Diversify travel offerings and invest in infrastructure: ANZ
Cook Islands along with other Pacific nations require not only hard but soft infrastructure investment such as telecommunications according to an economic outlook report into sustainable tourism.
Man to pay $17k, court orders
A man charged with careless driving will pay $17,000 in reparation following an appearance in court.
12 months probation for drink driving
A man caught drink driving while disqualified has been ordered to serve 12 months of probation and disqualified from driving for a year.
Amiri case adjourned
A man facing an excess breath alcohol charge was due to be sentenced on other matters when his case was adjourned in the Criminal Court.
‘Save Nukupure Park’ gets majority support
Majority of landowners who attended the ‘Save Nukupure Park’ public meeting this week want the Park kept for the community.
Flash flood warning for Rarotonga and Mangaia
Emergency Management Cook Islands (EMCI) has urged public to be cautious of localised flash flooding following the heavy rain yesterday.
Mayor of Arras to visit descendants of Cook Islands World War I soldiers
The mayor of Arras, Frédéric Leturque is scheduled to arrive today to meet the descendants of Cook Islands soldiers who were sent to assist the New Zealand Tunnelling Company at Arras, France during World War I from July 28, 1914 – November 11, 1918.
Disaster preparedness for people with disabilities
Advocating for the rights of persons with disability, capacity building and the preparations for pre and post disaster events were discussed at a workshop hosted by the Pacific Disability Forum (PDF) at the New Hope Church building yesterday.
Man released from custody into care of Minister of Corrective Services
Lucas Kamana has been released from custody into the hands of Minister of Corrective Services George “Maggie” Angene after probation had specific concerns about his mental wellbeing.
Boosting Cook Islands exports
A weeklong workshop being held in Rarotonga focuses on ways to help export Cook Islands products to New Zealand and other overseas markets.
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