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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.
Celebrating all things food
A great hoard of people flocked to the Terevete Park yesterday to celebrate World Food Day, a global event celebrated yearly where food lovers as well as growers, chefs, and many more can come together to share and enjoy good food together.
Former Environment Service employee charged with four counts of theft
A woman who worked under the former director of the National Environment Service (NES), Nga Puna, has been charged on four counts of theft as a servant.
Aitutaki children turn up in large numbers to get jabbed
Youth aged 12 to 15 in Aitutaki received their first dose of the Covid-19 Pfizer vaccine on Friday.
Police want more cops on our roads
Cook Islands police say they need to be better resourced and more visible if there is to be a curb in motorcycle related offences.
Raro elderly excited to join Aitutaki’s Bi-Centennial celebrations
A group of 14 Are Pa Metua elderly members flew out to Aitutaki yesterday afternoon “excited” to be part of the island’s historic 200 years anniversary celebration of the arrival of Christianity.
Suspended DPM retains top pay
Penrhyn MP Robert Tapaitau is still on his Deputy Prime Minister’s salary including benefits, despite being suspended from leadership duties.
Cook Islander dedicated to better Pacific health outcomes
The University of Otago’s newest Associate Dean (Pacific) who is of Cook Islands descent is dedicated to achieving better health outcomes for Pasifika.
Welcome home, see you in two weeks
There were sighs of relief as family and friends gathered at Rarotonga International Airport to catch a glimpse of loved ones who landed on the repatriation flight yesterday afternoon.
Girl Guides celebrate 93 years anniversary
The Girl Guides Association Cook Islands are today celebrating their 93 years of “guiding” in the Cook Islands.
New sawmill for Mangaia
A Japanese grant worth over $132,000 is funding a project that is expected to generate affordable building materials and employment and training for school leavers, to assist in population retention on Mangaia.
Court puts accused on community treatment order
Matia Betero charged with two counts of wilful damage, threatening acts and threatening to kill will be put on a community treatment order following a psychiatric assessment.
Stricter protocols for returnees
More than 200 Cook Islands residents who were stranded in Auckland have touched down on Rarotonga.
No decision yet on 'no jab, no fly' policy: Air Raro
A decision is yet to be made by Air Rarotonga if they will follow in Air New Zealand’s ‘no jab, no fly’ policy.
Nurturing future navigators and environmentalists
Korero o te Orau was excited to kick off their Ātui’anga ki te Tango senior programme last week with new students joining their current group of participants for advanced learning, building on from their junior programme held last week.
Computer science in the hands of youth
The Cook Islands Centre of Excellence in Information Technology has hosted a school holiday programme with the mission of providing digital and technological confidence to students and young people in the country.
Cook Islands to build its first-ever elevator
Funds have now been set aside for the installation of an elevator in the Ministry of Justice and Courthouse building in Avarua, confirmed the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC).
Careless driving charge dismissed
Gwenaline Pitihana was discharged without conviction after being charged of careless driving causing injury, in the High Court at Avarua on Wednesday.
All packed, ready to return!
Cook Islanders landing in Rarotonga from Auckland say they’re excited to be coming home.
‘Motorcyclists should take measures to deter would-be thieves’
The number of stolen motorcycles not recovered on Rarotonga has raised concerns.
Reduced cyclone risk
Cook Islands is expected to have a reduced risk of tropical cyclones, according to New Zealand’s National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) latest outlook.
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