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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.
Apii Te Uki Ou Student wins design competition
A student from Apii Te Uki Ou was this week announced the winner of the design competition for the Marae Moana uniforms.
Nine weeks to our ‘new normal’
With confirmation that the country’s borders are set to open to New Zealand from January 13, businesses especially the tourism reliant companies are not only looking at their preparations, but at some major concerns they are facing due to the long period of being shut down.
Police record second cannabis cultivation bust
A 38-year-old man is in police custody after a raid on an Arorangi residence yielded a quantity of cannabis seedlings.
Men in Crisis: ‘Our men are dying young’
A staggering majority of men are heading towards early deaths as a joint project by Te Marae Ora (TMO), Ministry of Health and the Rarotonga Rotary Club rolls through Rarotonga.
Tri-Nations opener promises action
The first game in the Rarotonga Tri-Nations rugby tournament will be played today at 4pm at the Avatiu field, featuring Team Cook Islands against the Tabusoro Fiji Team.
Covid booster shots planned for 40-plus
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health is waiting for New Zealand to make its decisions on Covid-19 booster shots before giving them to Cook Islands residents.
Last of 4 Aitutaki time capsules to be opened in 2221
In remembrance of the 200th Bi-centennial celebrations of the arrival of Christianity to Aitutaki in 1821, four ‘time capsules’ were buried in an emotional ceremony in front of the memorial stone at Orongo Park.
Border reopening receives support from Are Ariki
The House of Ariki fully support Government’s decision to re-open the borders with New Zealand on January 13 next year.
Aitutaki’s Kuramo’o leads in Bird of the Year competition
Te Ipukarea Society’s Bird of the Year competition gets close to reaching 10,000 total votes, already three times more votes than last year’s competition.
Stunning designs at mu’umu’u pageant
Thirty-five contestants gracefully showcased ‘missionary’ and ‘pareu’ designed dresses for the Aitutaki Bi-centennial Mu’umu’u Pageant that was held on Thursday, October 28.
Govt body defends dredging works at Arutanga harbour
Any suggestion that work being undertaken at the Arutanga harbour in Aitutaki is being done without environmental approval, and contrary to the law, is incorrect, says Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC).
Cannabis accused gets bail following third appearance
A man facing cannabis cultivation charges has been given bail after his third appearance in court.
Autism Cook Islands launches Te Kara Run 2021
Autism Cook Islands had their event launch and official signing on Wednesday with all their major sponsors who are backing the organisation’s biggest event of the year, ‘Te Kara Run 2021’, taking place on Friday November 26.
Cook Islands opens to New Zealand for good on January 13 next year
The borders with New Zealand will open on January 13 2022, but only to those who are over the age of 12 will be able to enter the country, until New Zealand begins vaccinating children over the age of 5.
Family reunion in Aitutaki ends on a high
Members of the Matauia Family Reunion who travelled to Aitutaki for the Bi-Centennial celebrations have returned to Rarotonga exhilarated and with many precious memories.
Booster shots for the immune-compromised: Dr Tukuitonga
People with underlying medical condition or cancer or some immune-compromised condition may require Covid-19 booster vaccines twice a year, says a leading Pacific health expert.
Domestic violence figures highest in five years, says Police
Reported incidents of domestic violence are looking to surpass 2020 figures with last month holding the highest monthly figure recorded in the past five years, Cook Islands Police say.
Dredging causes alarm in Aitutaki amid EIA stink
Aitutaki residents are questioning the legality of dredging work in the harbour basin for the Aitutaki Arutanga Harbour Project that started some weeks ago.
Aitutaki keeping fishing traditions alive
The successful Aitutaki Bi-centennial Manga (snake mackerel fish) and Vena (castor oil fish, ruvettus) Fishing Competition easily fed over 100 visitors on the island last week on Thursday, October 18, for its special Fish Breakfast.
PM calls for virtual voting at COP26
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has come out swinging at the United Nation's COP26 summit.
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