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7 December 2024

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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.

Court

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.

Border restrictions extended, 400 set to return to managed isolation quarantine

Border restrictions to the Cook Islands have been extended until November.

Local


Public share fears ahead of youth vaccinations

There is fear among Cook Islands parents and caregivers as the day for youth vaccinations looms.

Health


Gold Star for veteran firefighters

The Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade celebrated a very monumental presentation on Saturday night at the Edgewater Resort and Spa.

Local


Participants share touching experiences at caregivers training

Emotions were high as caregivers and family members bravely shared their personal touching experiences in taking care of their loved ones.

Local


Study finds kava ‘can affect driving abilities’

A new study by the University of Waikato found kava, the drink made from piper methysticum roots, negatively affects driving performance but is hard to detect.

Health


Webinar on destination recovery and re-opening

Cook Islands Tourism will take part in an informative webinar on destination recovery and re-opening tomorrow.

Economy


Court grants alleged cannabis dealer bail

A woman accused of dealing cannabis was approved bail by the Chief Justice at the High Court in Avarua on Monday.

Crime


Court briefs: Psychiatric assessment

Matia Betero was held in custody when he appeared in the Criminal Court in Avarua on Wednesday last week.

Crime

Man arrested and charged with assaulting a child: Police

A 32-year-old man has been arrested and charged with assaulting a child following an incident on Rarotonga.

Crime

Vaka Marumaru Atua heads back home

Crew member Pareu Pera talking about their time aboard the Marumaru Atua.

Local


Government network ‘misused’: Personal files take up 10 terabytes of storage space

Cook Islands Government employees have taken up more than 10 terabytes of space with unrelated work content – including movies and music – which has been deleted from the network by their IT boss.

Local


Bypass Bridge to open for traffic today

Traffic will bypass the Empire Bridge from today and will be moved onto the new temporary bridge beside it.

Local


Unlimited data plans on its way to the Cooks

Telecommunications service regulator says he’s confident unlimited data broadband plans will become normalised in the Cook Islands.

National


Community groups reach out for fundraising assistance

Avatiu residents gathered at the Avatiu Tapere Meeting House on Thursday evening to celebrate a boost to their ongoing fundraising efforts.

Local


Free training course for caregivers

A free training course for caregivers and families to learn or to refresh their basic care giving skills for people with long term illnesses and disabilities, will start today.

Local


Aboard Marumaru Atua

Crew member Isaac Nio talking about his time on the Marumaru Atua.

Local


Meetings to encourage vaccination for children

Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health will be hosting consultations meetings for 12-15-year-olds and their parents/guardians before starting the Pfizer vaccination rollout for children next month.

Health

Repatriation flights confirmed

Cook Islanders stranded in New Zealand are breathing a sigh of relief after government announced dates of repatriation flights to bring them home.

Local


Government changes stance on plans to reopen border

Cook Islands Government has changed its stance on border reopening plans after announcing it would consider resuming quarantine free two-way travel with New Zealand “even if there are still Covid-19 cases in the community”.

Local


Ocean adventure for Apii Vaitau

The sea and weather conditions in Aitutaki were in favour for Apii Vaitau as they headed out Monday, September 20, for a day of ocean exploring with Onu Hewett and his team of ‘Bubbles Below Aitutaki’.

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