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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.
Covid-19 vaccines approved for Cook Islands children
Cook Islands Government has approved vaccination for children aged 12 to 15.
Cooks join ‘Clean up the World Day’ campaign
The National Environment Service (NES) is encouraging the public to get creative in their participation of this year’s ‘Clean up the World Day’ this Friday – whether that be through recycling, tree planting, or showing their support towards an environmental community project.
Additional business support announced
Government has announced additional financial support for businesses affected by the ongoing border closure.
Nukutere readies for Gala event
Nukutere College will host its ever-popular Gala event this Friday and are looking forward to hosting the public for a night of fun, food and fellowship.
Govt announces process for managed returns of residents
Plans are in place to bring home stranded Cook Islanders in Auckland and other parts of New Zealand but no date has been set for the first repatriation flight.
Marumaru Atua readies to depart for Southern group
Marumaru Atua is set to depart any day now for the Southern group as part of its Taua E Moana (The Ocean and I) voyage.
Vaccination mandatory for tourists 12 years and over when border reopens
All future visitors to the Cook Islands aged 12 years and older need to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, Prime Minister Mark Brown has announced.
Cook Islands will only accept vaccinated tourists when travel bubble resumes
All future tourists to the Cook Islands aged 12 years and older need to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, says Cook Islands government.
The Hyphen Family
A small local family of three are using social media and their growing YouTube channel to inspire young parents around the country to overcome ‘judgmental looks and treatment’, creating fun, entertaining memories along the way.
Drunk driving cases ‘unfortunate statistic’
Each weekend, at least one driver manages to tick the box marked ‘arrested for drunk driving’, says police spokesperson Trevor Pitt.
Teaching roles open for 2022
Seven secondary school positions, principal positions and multiple roles in primary schools have been advertised for the 2022 academic year.
Our young show interest in first aid
Young people made the effort to visit the Cook Islands Red Cross Society’s World First Aid Day, an annual campaign to promote the importance of first aid training in preventing injuries and saving lives.
Stranded Cook Islanders expecting further delays
Cook Islanders stranded in New Zealand are expecting further delays in returning home to Rarotonga after Auckland’s level 4 lockdown is extended for another week.
More Fish Aggregating Devices deployed
Rarotonga now has six deep (1200 metres) and four shallow (400 metres) Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs) following the successful deployment of a deep FADs on Friday.
A Marvel-ous DC-play of fictional characters for Literacy Week
Well-known and loved fictional characters were brought to life on Friday by primary school students from all over the island. Princesses, ogres, superheroes and ‘mad hatters’ turned up to school as students celebrated Literacy Week, dressing up as their favourite characters.
Aitutaki fundraiser raises $30k
The Aitutaki community of Rarotonga have raised a whopping $30,000 from a daylong fundraiser to support the island’s 200th Bi-Centennial Anniversary that will be held next month.
Te Ulu o te Watu launches new net service
Yesterday was a memorable day for the people of Pukapuka as the Island Government switched on its own internet service provided by Kuk i Net and powered by Kacific Satellites.
Vainetini Ekalesia to exhibit tivaevae
An exhibition will be held next week of intricately hand sewn tivaevae, pillows, cushions and other handicrafts made by the Rarotonga Vainetini Ekalesia of the Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC).
Mitiaro lures in PhD researcher
Nearly two years of carrying out research on Mitiaro gave Auckland University of Technology Marine Biology PhD candidate Antony Vavia insight into the relationship island’s residents have with the ocean, while also shedding light on a place where he has ancestral roots.
Souber Driver Raro: ‘I wanted to save lives’
Resident inspired to start a sober driving service on Rarotonga following a spate of fatal accidents on the island in early 2020.
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