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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.
Podcast promoting Cook Islands gain popularity
The Kia Orana Podcast is celebrating their big success that a quiet year of celebrating and advocating for local interests has brought them.
$2 million grant to revive tourism in Cook Islands
Cook Islands has been handed $2 million in an effort to support tourism and related health infrastructure.
Custody continues for cannabis accused as investigation ongoing
A man facing cannabis cultivation charges has been remanded in custody for a second time as police build a case against him.
Trash burning raises concern
Concerns over the burning of illegal and inorganic litter at the site of an automobile garage in Tupapa was raised with the Cook Islands National Environment Service (NES).
Tourism can bounce back better, says new regional study
The tourism sector in the Pacific including the Cook Islands has been significantly damaged by Covid-19 but there is potential for positive transformation, says the Asian Development Bank’s Pacific Private Sector Development Initiative (PSDI).
Superfund shows interest in investing domestically
The Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF) made an offer to purchase Government’s stake in Vodafone Cook Islands Limited in a bid to invest domestically.
Businesses frustrated as support grant payments delayed
Business owners have expressed frustration over the delay in receiving support grant payments from the government.
More than 30 cannabis plants seized in bust
More than 30 cannabis plants were seized by police on Friday in Arorangi and the man charged with cultivating them is scheduled to appear in the High Court today.
Movember fundraising month underway
Movember Cook Islands is excited to kick off a big month of celebrating men and raising awareness of their health - both physical and mental.
Crown Beach hosts ‘Spook-tacular’ event
Rarotonga residents enjoyed a frightfully good night on Saturday at this year’s Halloween Grave Rave.
Nine-year-old non-verbal autistic boy found after a six-hour search
Nine-year-old non-verbal autistic boy, Lee-Rick Harmon was found deep in the bush at 11.30pm on Sunday after more than 100 people spent six hours searching for him.
‘I know he hasn’t broken or breached the MIQ law’
The wife of the 35-year-old father of young children who was arrested last week and remanded into Arorangi Prison for 48 hours following incidents in Managed Isolation Quarantine (MIQ) for returning Cook Islanders from New Zealand, has spoken with Cook Islands News.
Rape accused allowed to return to Mangaia following pleas from associate
A man facing a raft of indecency charges involving a child has been bailed to his home in Mangaia despite Crown opposition.
Turama- All Souls Day - remember and pray for loved ones who have passed on
Turama or All Souls Day is the special time of the year when graves in the Cook Islands are decorated with artificial or sweet scented fresh flowers and candles to remember and honour deceased loved ones.
Paintings celebrate Polynesian culture
Apii Te Uki Ou held its annual art auction at The Islander Hotel to raise funds to support the school’s inclusive education model.
New lawyers admitted to the bar
Lawyers Kathleen Bergin and Mariata Pittman were admitted to the bar in the Cook Islands High Court on Friday morning.
Alleged drug dealer denied bail by court
A man facing drug dealing and money laundering charges was denied bail after his parents offered the court a $10,000 bond to free him from custody.
Cancer survivor encourages a positive attitude
A breast cancer survivor says one has to try and stay positive after receiving the diagnosis and in their journey to fight the cancer.
Punanga Nui Market rental relief extension
Market vendors will receive a rent holiday due to COVID-19 which will be extended for an extra month from the end of October to the end of November.
Riding the waves
A young kite surfer makes good use of Saturday’s windy weather, riding through the waves off The Rarotonga Resort beach in Arorangi. According to Cook Islands Meteorological Service, Rarotonga can experience cloudy with some showers this week, with moderate to fresh southeast winds and moderate to rough seas.
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