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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.
Old jars reused as coffee cups
Old glass jars have been turned into reusable coffee keep cups by the Te Ipukarea Society to reduce plastic waste. Caleb Fotheringham reports.
Penrhyn students get into the spirit of Literacy Week
The Tetautua and Omoka school students of Penrhyn (or Tongareva island), the northernmost island of the Cook Islands group, yesterday celebrated the start of the ‘Literacy Week’.
Emergency department returns to hospital
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health announced on Monday emergency health services will be moving back to Rarotonga Hospital.
Noni growers positive despite setbacks
Noni growers remain positive despite Covid-19 and disrupted shipping routes placing pressure on their market.
Fisher emphasises correct use of defibrillator
Recognising the important of both CPR and Automated External Defibrillators (AED) has been emphasised by the Water Safety Cook Islands president Brent Fisher.
Alert level drop in NZ reignites travel bubble hope
Cook Islands should consider reopening its border to Kiwi tourists when New Zealand’s alert level drops to two, says a leading Pacific health expert.
Stream takes new shape as improvement project nears halfway mark
A multi-million dollar project to improve the Avatiu Stream is near the half way point as part of an effort to better protect the surrounding area from flooding.
Techie says she does it for the love of engineering
The opportunity to perform a variety of work attracted systems engineer Tania Apera to Avaroa Cable Ltd. Her job is to ensure Cook Islanders enjoy uninterrupted and reliable internet service.
COURT BRIEFS: Next time prison says JP
Rarotonga man convicted and fined $200, at the Criminal Court in Avarua for failing to attend community service on July 10.
Government opens $100k Information Communication Technology facility
Prime Minister and Minister Responsible for the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) Mark Brown was pleased to open the government’s new and improved Information Communication Technology (ICT) facility last Friday.
NZ NCEA changes ‘will impact’ senior students
Cook Islands senior secondary school students will feel the impact of Covid-19 with changes to the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA). Al Williams reports.
‘A1 meitaki surprise’ for stranded dad
Hugh Graham, who is among the Cook Islanders stranded in New Zealand due to the Covid-19 community cases in Auckland, received a major surprise on Father’s Day morning
Helping kids find their passion
Autism Cook Islands began their first badminton session for the twelve-year-old and up age range on Thursday last week as part of the organisation’s constant strive to support kids with autism in the Cook Islands.
Plant Whispers celebrate success
In a colourful gathering, Rarotonga women who love plants donned island style dresses and scented ei katu to celebrate the ‘Plant Whispers’ first year anniversary on Tuesday.
Resorts return to ‘hibernation’ with halt in incoming flights
With quarantine free travel on pause with New Zealand, some resorts have temporarily closed their doors.
New Tararo Ariki of Mauke invested
Hundreds celebrated the investiture of Ngamata Tapoki Tararo with the title of Tararo Ariki – Tararo Ngamata Ariki, yesterday at Marae O Rongo on the island of Mauke.
Demos confident in watchdog’s investigation of Pa Enua project
Opposition Deputy Leader William Heather says he is confident in the Public Expenditure Review Committee and Audit’s handling of an investigation into a multi million-dollar Pa Enua project, despite the process dragging on for over a year.
No tag-in, no entry at Punanga Nui Market
The Punanga Nui Market (PNM) will be open Saturday with continuing public health measures in place.
Merchant seafarers remembered in emotional service
An emotional honour has been bestowed on merchant seafarers who sacrificed their lives in World Wars I and II, and in conflicts up to the present day.
Local fishermen continue reporting low catches
The owner of a Rarotonga company specialising in fish supply says he does not think the fish shortage that started in July this year has got any better.
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