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National
Two men to face Court over Boxing Day incident in Parengaru
A second man will appear at the Criminal Court in Avarua today, as a party to the offence of wilfully damaging a property in Parengaru on Boxing Day.
Ngatoko takes helm as chief of staff for Prime Minister
A new chief of staff to the Office of the Prime Minister has been appointed to lead the team in advancing key national initiatives, including the National Sustainable Development Agenda.
Rarotonga doctor obtains new skills
Rarotonga-based doctor Nini Wynn has become the second Pacific-Islands physician to complete a postgraduate diploma in Rural and Provincial Hospital Practice from the University of Otago.
Council urges government to ‘not forget about our people living with disabilities’
Ahead of the border reopening on January 13, 2022, the Cook Islands National Disability Council has called on the government “to not forget about our people living with disabilities”.
The balancing act before Christmas
It’s a balancing act for many in the lead up to Christmas as the past 12 months has presented obvious challenges for the Cook Islands.
Record turnout for booster shots
A record number of doses were administered on day one of the rollout for the booster Covid-19 vaccinations at the Rarotonga Hospital yesterday.
Atiu tourist operator calls out Government on Pa Enua policy
An Atiu tourist operator is ‘totally dismayed by the inequality’ in government’s decision to create two travel bubbles as the nation prepares for reopening.
Taku Pepe highlights overseas demand for our products
A small local family of three is using their new locally branded business to emphasise how domestic revenue has the potential to become a more solid backbone for the country as reflected through local attempts during border closures to find creative alternatives to tourism.
Mamas get creative for Christmas
The Punanga Nui Market came alive yesterday morning with refreshingly scented creative and colourful flower ei spread out through the front stalls.
Sooty Shearwater shows up in Avarua
Rarotonga had a surprise drop in visitor – an injured Sooty Shearwater (Ardenna grisea) was found at the Punanga Nui Market last week.
Covid-19 safety products donated
Twenty-three packages of cleaning products, gloves, masks and other housework essentials have been donated to vulnerable and persons with disabilities organisations and Family Welfare clinics on Rarotonga.
Society receives $22k from United Nations for support
Te Ipukarea Society has received a grant of $22,000 from the United Nations in the Pacific to help support women living in the Cook Islands who struggle with period poverty.
Deep sea ‘gold rush’
Three companies could be awarded a licence to explore the Cook Islands seabed for rare minerals.
Sea Eagle II sails by Rarotonga
With the hollow booms of its horn to announce Kia Orana, at Avarua harbour, the magnificent Sea Eagle II Super yacht sailed by Rarotonga yesterday morning on its way to New Zealand.
New framework in place for January 13 reopening
Cook Islands Government has set out a new Covid-19 Safety Framework for those entering the country in an effort to provide another blanket of protection.
In brief: Court news
Change in order Metua John, who is currently on a community treatment order, had his conditions changed in the Criminal Court to allow him to go fishing with his father. On Thursday, lawyer Mark Short, who was filling in for Michelle Tangimama, read a letter by clinical psychologist Dr Evangelene Wong asking for the change. […]
Strengthen our health system
Dear Editor, our healthcare is not prepared for 100 cases of Covid, let alone 10.
Police record drop in reported crime
Reported crime in Rarotonga has dropped significantly in 2021, say police.
Annual Santa parade brings Christmas joy
Although there were less spectators than previous years to watch the annual Tropical Christmas Santa Parade through town, the squeals of glee from the kids as the floats passed made it all the more worthwhile.
300 attend music festival aimed at saving ‘lost’ youth
A vibrant non-denominational Christian music festival aimed at getting ‘lost’ youths off the street, out of nightclubs, away from criminal activity and back to church took place on Sunday at the National Auditorium.
Govt approves ‘the only one of its kind in the world’ Act
The Cook Islands Financial Services Development Authority has launched a new product targeting United States with a high divorce rate as a potential market.
Rollout of Covid-19 booster shots start today
The Covid-19 booster rollout kicks off today from 8am to 6pm, with the people of Nikao first up. Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health asks people to meet at Social Centre for their shots.
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