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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.
Air NZ legal costs top $365k
The decision to challenge Air New Zealand for tax has cost the Cook Islands taxpayer more than $93,000 in legal fees and $275,000 in costs orders.
Manihiki’s young seafarers
At the age of five Kaina Isaia Karaponga Jnr was out fishing with his uncle in Manihiki when the boat’s engine broke down and with no form of communication they were at the mercy of the sea for two days and two nights before being found.
Health briefs
No Leptospirosis cases
Woman warned over drink driving
An 18-year-old has been warned that further offending in relation to driving under the influence of alcohol could see her serving jail time.
Cook Islands United Party faces hefty legal bill
The Cook Islands United Party could be facing a costs order of more than $30,000 for their failed electoral petitions, but the party leader says he has “no regrets”.
Schools culture festival starts tonight
Rarotonga’s biggest and best school culture festival will grace the stage at the Are Karioi National Auditorium over two nights starting this evening at 6pm.
Motorcycle theft sees ‘sizeable jump’
The rate of motorcycle theft over the first three months of 2023 is more than double that of the same period last year, potentially bringing an end to a five-year downward trend.
Cooks-US diplomatic relations likely to be finalised ‘by the middle of this year’
The Cook Islands are a step closer to forming formal diplomatic arrangements with the United States.
Burglar with more than 60 convictions given jail time
A man who was released from jail following a five-year stretch for burglary has been sent back for similar offending.
Three spend Easter weekend in jail
Three people spent the long Easter weekend in lock-up, Police said in a statement.
Key bills in Parliament
A number of key bills including amendments to the Crimes Bill will be presented in the second meeting of the 18th Parliament which starts at 1pm today.
Cook Islands student orators deliver kōrero with confidence
Pride in Reo Māori was evident from the students on stage in the Tārērē Kōrero Māori ā te au 'Api'i Tuarua ō te Kūki 'Airani (Reo Māori Schools Speech Competition) which was held over two nights at the National Auditorium Domes earlier this week.
Te Ipukarea Society : Regenerative tourism – turning this new concept into reality
The concept of Sustainable Tourism has been at the forefront of strategic and operational planning for decades. However the emerging paradigm shift is towards regenerative tourism.
Vodafone increases landline rentals
Vodafone Cook Islands is raising their business landline costs significantly this month, in an effort to pay for fibre network upgrades, and absorb rising costs.
Covid-19 ‘already’ under control
Te Marae Ora Health secretary Bob Williams says Covid-19 is already under control.
Community embraces ‘Blue Day’ in support of World Autism Awareness Day
The local community embraced “Blue Day” on Thursday by dressing up in the colour to demonstrate their support for Autism Cook Islands and its initiatives and programmes.
Woman avoids jail time for repeated probation breaches
A woman who has repeatedly breached her probation conditions has avoided jail because she has a job.
Jury trial for drink driving accused
John Paul Wilson appeared on charges of refusing excess breath alcohol, careless driving, and careless driving causing injury.
Jury trial for theft accused
A woman charged with theft has elected to have her case heard by a jury.
Brothers both appear on booze charges
Two brothers appeared in court on the same day both charged with drink driving related matters.
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