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National
Matavera’s new two storey commercial hub to open soon
In Matavera, the smallest district by land size on Rarotonga, a new two storey building “Te Waka” is set to redefine the local landscape with its mix of culinary delights, island apparel and commercial opportunities.
Driver ordered to pay over $11,500 in reparations after crash
Terea Ngatokorua Maruaau, who appeared in court yesterday, has been ordered to pay over $3000 in reparations to the Te Aponga Uira (TAU) after falling asleep while driving a rental vehicle and crashing into a power pole in Nikao last month.
Opposition criticises government’s involvement in seabed exploration
Government should not be in competition with private enterprise, says the Opposition leader, criticising the Cook Islands Investment Corporation’s (CIIC) involvement with a company trying to get a seabed mining exploration licence.
Fourth return flight arrives in Rarotonga
Close to 200 people are scheduled to arrive in Rarotonga on the fourth managed return flight from New Zealand today.
Wrong law passed in Parliament
The wrong version of the new Immigration Act was made law in Parliament last week after being ‘accidentally’ signed off by the Queen’s Representative, a former speaker of Parliament blames the Prime Minister for the blunder.
$60 million to ‘balance need for immediate liquidity’
Twenty million of the $60 million grant from New Zealand will be spent on immediate financing needs while $40 million will contribute to infrastructure initiatives.
Search for Rarotonga’s innovative cocktail champion
Cook Islands Chef’s Association (CICA) is calling out to all cocktail gurus to bring their flavours and flair to Rarotonga’s Innovative Cocktail Championships this Friday.
No reopening date for Empire Theatre
Movie-goers can expect further delays as the Empire Theatre remains closed.
Questions over $120 million spent on fixing water system
Rarotonga is continuing to face water shortages, having not received significant rainfall for a number of weeks now.
Tourists to return to ‘green dirty' lagoon
Ngatangiia MP Tamaiva Tuavera says people in his constituency are starting to stir again over the poor state of Muri’s lagoon.
Men encouraged to speak
An overwhelming number of people an evening in celebration of Men's Health Month.
Man bailed on indecent assault and burglary charges
A man facing indecent assault and burglary charges has been given bail following a weekend incident on Rarotonga.
Atiu fatal crash: Alcohol and speed believed to be factors
A 60-year-old man was killed following a crash in Atiu on Friday.
Mana Tiaki Ngatangiia to host caregivers’ workshop
Learning how to better care for elderly patients or family members will be the focus of a training workshop in Ngatangiia tomorrow.
Stats Office expects decline in population as 2021 Census begins
Work for the 2021 Census has kicked off and is running smoothly with the aim of having the survey held every five years, started in Rarotonga this week.
Government fully committed to lifelong learning at all levels
The young are our future – and education is the key to unlocking their potential and future prosperity, both for them and for the Cook Islands as a whole, writes Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Members missing out on thousands in wrong super fund
People are missing out on tens of thousands of dollars by staying in the Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund’s (CINSF) conservative option, says the fund’s chief executive.
Are Pa Metua happy with new premises
The members of Rarotonga’s centre for the elderly is pleased with their new premises that will be ready for occupation next year.
Work resumes on Empire Bridge after EIA approval
Work resumed on the Empire Bridge following the approval of the environment impact assessment (EIA) on Thursday.
Licence requirements for 60 year plus a ‘rigmarole’
People over 60 needing to go through a medical examination to renew their licence is an “unnecessary rigmarole”, says ex-policeman Rod Henderson.
Health ministry secures Covid-19 vaccine booster
The Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine booster will be available from mid of December, says Te Marae Ora Minister of Health. This was confirmed by the New Zealand Ministry of Health during a Zoom meeting with Te Marae Ora health ministry officials yesterday. The dates for the roll-out of the third dose will be confirmed next week.
Over 1000 students enrol for Fees Free courses at CITTI
The number of Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute (CITTI) students skyrocketed from 140 students to over 1000 following the Government’s “Fees Free” study scheme which was rolled out last year in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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