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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.
Health ministry to consider vaccine for young children
The Cook Islands would consider vaccinating children under the age of 12 if it was approved by New Zealand’s medicine safety authority, Medsafe, says a government spokesperson.
Swimming lessons for kids with autism
The kids at Autism Cook Islands dived straight into term four programme with the start of their swimming lessons on Monday. The organisation was happy to see the return of the lessons which kicked off in term one.
Aitutaki’s spiritual journey
Aitutaki’s Tamatoa Ariki Teao Tangaroa was overwhelmed, speechless, and happy at the island’s successful Bi-Centennial arrival of Christianity celebrations that was held on Gospel Day, October 26.
Business confidence survey assists government planning
Cook Islands businesses are being called on to join a confidence survey in a combined effort to provide the “true” economic impacts of Covid-19 associated with tourism.
Suspended DPM and high profile bureaucrats excused from court attendance as fraud and theft investigations continue
Suspended Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau, former director of the National Environment Service Nga Puna, and former secretary of Infrastructure Cook Islands Diane Charlie-Puna have been excused from appearing in the High Court.
Cook Islands the ‘top country to visit in 2022’
Efforts toward building a sustainable, inclusive, and community-oriented tourism industry in the Cook Islands have been recognised by a leading travel brand.
School receives timely donation
St Joseph’s School was happy to receive a generous donation from the LDS Church and Federal Pacific Insurance yesterday.
Exhibition to promote budding young artists
Young artists from Apii Te Uki are excited to share their hard work in the form of art which will be exhibited at the Islander Hotel tonight.
Over $7000 in damages from drink driving
Nadia George entered a guilty plea to excess breath alcohol in the Criminal Court at Avarua on Thursday.
‘Far too many’ MIQ incidents, say police
A 35-year-old man is in jail following his arrest for breaching managed isolation and quarantine (MIQ) after more than 230 people were released from their two-week stay at the Edgewater Resort and Spa on Wednesday evening.
Mauke takes key notes from Aitutaki celebrations
On the morning of Gospel Day on Tuesday in Aitutaki, Reverend Michael Akava from the island of Mauke reflected on London Missionary Society evangelists John Williams, Papehia and Vahapata who were instrumental in delivering the news of Christianity to the island.
Suspended DPM’s corruption related case moves to High Court
Suspended Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau, former director of the National Environment Service Nga Puna and former Secretary of Infrastructure Cook Islands Diane Charlie-Puna will appear in the High Court today.
Inspired by nature
Apii Te Uki Ou’s Isabella Nicholas, pictured, with her masterpiece depicting a grove of tropical coconuts against a majestic island mountain, ready to be exhibited at the school’s Art Exhibition & Auction tonight.
Students get creative with designs
Year seven and eight students at Apii Te Uki Ou have been given the opportunity to become potential designers of the new Marae Moana Outreach programme uniforms.
Karaoke final brings out the stars
Hundreds gathered to hear the voices of those who reached the grand final of the Cook Islands Game Fishing Club Karaoke Idol competition took place on Saturday.
Emotional for 200 Year Aitutaki Gospel celebrations
Listening to the sombre peal of the church bells on Gospel day, Regina Potini was overwhelmed and overcome with emotion.
Traffic to be diverted through Takamoa Theological College from today
Traffic will be diverted through Takamoa Theological College in a bid to ease congestion caused by the Empire Bridge construction.
Returning to a pre-Covid aid system will not fit in the future
Covid-19 is our opportunity to put things right in the aid system, said two Pacific prime ministers at the Council for International Development’s annual conference.
Movember gets early kick off . . .
Cook Islands Triathlon Association has come up with an initiative on wheels to raise funds and awareness for Cook Islands Men’s Health in the spirit of Movember which officially kicks off next month.
More money needed to prop up climate change costs
The Attorney-General and the Minister for Economy and Minister responsible for Climate Change, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has virtually held a bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister of Cook Islands, Mark Brown to discuss additional support that is to be provided in the Access to Climate Finance space ahead of the COP26 Summit.
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