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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.
‘No amount of public awareness, or penalties, is impacting on driver attitudes’: Police
A 59-year-old motorist was among those nabbed for drink driving on Rarotonga over the weekend.
Eliminate mozzie breeding grounds, says Te Marae Ora
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health is calling on the public to clean their yards and eliminate any potential mosquito breeding places.
National Geographic Orion visits Rarotonga
The National Geographic Orion – an authentic expedition ship, purpose-built for exploring the South Pacific and its surrounding regions – arrived in Rarotonga on Saturday.
Thieves target second retailer in recent weeks
A second-high profile retail store on Rarotonga has been targeted by thieves in recent weeks.
Pressing ahead with environment policy
It’s a document which received applause from environmentalists and school students alike when it was launched last week. The Cook Islands National Environment Policy 2022-32 is an attempt to ‘escalate efforts to protect the environment’.
Workshop on traditional fishing knowledge and techniques
After the successful construction of nine vaka and their traditional launching and blessing ceremony in February, vaka culture project Te Mana O Te Vaka is now moving on to phase three with a traditional fishing workshop to be held under the domes at the National Auditorium on Thursday, April 6.
More cruise ships expected
Atleast three cruise ships are scheduled to call in the Cook Islands this month including visits to Atiu and Palmerston.
Arutanga Harbour Project tracking nicely, says Cook Islands Investment Corporation
The Arutanga Harbour Project is progressing well, with the scope of the project expanded and already benefiting the Aitutaki community in more ways than one, says Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC).
‘Positive’ economic outlook
A leading regional economist is projecting a ‘positive’ 12 months for the Cook Islands economy.
Junior footballers impress
The 2023 Junior Primary Schools football tournament was held on Thursday at Takitumu School field after the daylong tournament initially planned for Wednesday at CIFA Field was postponed due to rain.
Fundraiser for cyclone-stricken Vanuatu hailed a success
The Cook Islands Vanuatu Community had a successful day fundraising for families who were affected by two category four cyclones and flooding earlier in March.
Te Ipukarea Society: Navigating challenging waters at the ISA
Te Ipukarea Society along with NGO indigenous representatives from Hawaii, Tahiti, Papua New Guinea and Aotearoa NZ participated as ‘observers’ in the recent International Seabed Authority meetings, which gave them the opportunity to intervene in matters discussed.
Vaipae celebrates Christian legacy
Under the glow of the rising sun on Thursday morning, the village of Vaipae was bustling and humming with activity preparing for their commemoration day of ‘Te Arikianga o te Evangelia – the Arrival of the Gospel’ 200 years ago on March 30, 1823.
Tupapa Health Facility to undergo $641k upgrade
The Tupapa Health Facility (Outpatients) will be refurbished and upgraded to include additional consultation rooms and repositioning the layout to better support Covid-19 screening and primary care services.
Te Marae Ora continues TB monitoring programme
When visitors or Cook Islanders present symptoms of tuberculosis (TB), there is a process to follow, says Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health secretary Bob Williams.
‘Several more months’ of significant price increases
A leading Pacific economist says the inflation rate in the Cook Islands skyrocketed to as high as 15 per cent in 2022, adding continued inflationary pressures remain.
Fundraiser for cyclone-stricken Vanuatu
The Office of the Prime Minister is pleased to pledge its support to a fundraiser for cyclone-stricken Vanuatu, which will take the form of a six-hour radiothon being held on Radio Cook Islands from noon to 6pm today (Friday, March 31).
Careless driving results in hefty reparations bill
A man who pleaded guilty to careless driving could face a reparations bill of about $18,000.
Suspended sentence for slap
A man who slapped an acquaintance for tying his pigs to a neighbouring tree has received a six-month suspended sentence.
Security service says CCTV not enough to prevent crimes
Cook Islands Security owner Chris Denny says CCTV cameras are not enough to stop or prevent people from breaking into a business premises or accommodations.
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