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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.
Aboard Marumaru Atua
Crew member Ant Vavia talks about his experiences on the MaruMaru Atua's trip.
Arutanga Harbour project open
After several years of planning and preparation stages, the Arutanga Harbour Project in Aitutaki officially opened yesterday.
Repatriation decision is still up in the air
More work still needs to be done before dates are settled for repatriation flights, says the Border Easement Taskforce.
$50,000 and counting …
Over $50,000 in profit was raised from the Nukutere College Biennial Gala Day and raffle draw on Friday last week.
Matavera ‘Spay Day’ for dogs
The Matavera Puna completed its Dog Population Survey in May this year. The village captured a total of 237 dogs – two thirds of these dogs had not been registered or spayed.
Veteran cop takes a new career turn
Not many professionals crack the 40-year mark of service then take up a new career. John Strickland took that turn on Monday, transitioning from 41 years of serving the community with the Cook Islands Police and onto a new path as the incoming director of Emergency Management Cook Islands (EMCI).
Fibre in 18 months for Rarotonga and Aitutaki
Vodafone Cook Islands is aiming to get Aitutaki and Rarotonga fully equipped with fibre in 18 months’ time, says the company’s chief executive officer.
Further support for business
Further to the announcement two weeks ago and with the current border closure in mind, the Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Mark Brown is pleased to announce one further round of the Business Grant for October.
Teaching them young
Crew members of the Marumaru Atua teaching the children of Nukuroa some water skills.
Court briefs
Indecent assault charge, Reckless driving guilty plea, Drunk driving fine
‘From the hills to our reef’
A small meeting house in Ngatangiia hosted a group with a big vision – a community group that emphasises a self-help, proactive approach to village initiatives.
Aboard Marumaru Atua: ‘The strength of the ocean is real’
Crew member Evangelene Wong talks about her experience aboard the MaruMaru Atua.
Faster internet for Pa Enua ‘in the works’
Vodafone looks to refit the outer islands with 3G and 4G networks, an upgrade that was put on the back-burner because of Covid-19.
Family eagerly awaits father’s return
Edmond Tupuna is among 50 Cook Islanders employed at Alliance Group’s Lorneville site near Invercargill at the bottom of New Zealand’s South Island, unable to return home because of the border closure.
Workers lured to New Zealand with higher pay
Local businesses continue to struggle to find employees and the situation is only set to get worse as more local workers are recruited for work in New Zealand, where they can earn higher wages and possibly find a path to residency.
Cleaning up the world, one island at a time
Helping hands all over Rarotonga gathered together yesterday to give the island a tidying up and participate in the global Clean Up the World Day.
Runway repairs restart following multiple delays
Runway repair work at Rarotonga International Airport has picked up again following multiple delays.
Will Cook Islands have to learn to live with Covid-19?
Countries around the world are ditching lockdowns and slowly opening borders. Life in the United Kingdom has minimal restrictions, Australia has a plan to get life normal-ish again and even New Zealand has indicated slowly opening up to the world in the first quarter of 2022. So does the Cook Islands also need to learn to live with the virus or could we forever keep our zero tolerance approach?
Punanga Nui Market will open today with one major change
A new Ministerial Order now makes it compulsory to either tag-in with a CookSafe QR card at one of the tag-in stations provided or complete a manual registration form.
Aboard Marumaru Atua
Day 2 & 3 of the crew's voyage to the southern group islands.
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