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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.
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.
Cooking programme encourages healthy living
A cooking programme centered around healthy nutritious meals started yesterday with the hope of taking a few steps forward in raising a happy and healthy population.
CICC General Assembly cancelled
The Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) 34th Bi-Centennial General Assembly scheduled for next month has been cancelled and will take place in 2023 to coincide with the 200th anniversary of the arrival of Christianity on Rarotonga and other islands of the Pa Enua.
Fishermen call for more fish aggregating devices to boost catches
The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) and the Cook Islands Fishing Association (CIFA) met for a workshop at the New Hope Church yesterday where discussions regarding current fishing conditions and solutions on how to deal with them were discussed.
U.S. government support for local youth project
A project will provide activities designed to help Cook Islands youth grow physically, mentally, and socially through community service. Impressing U.S. officials who were considering applications from across the Pacific region, the team from the Cooks scooped up this U.S. Department of State Young Pacific Leaders (YPL) Small Grant award. Young Pacific Leader alumni Maru […]
USP makes the grade with high global ranking of universities
University of the South Pacific (USP) Cook Islands has cause to celebrate having achieved a ranking among the top 10 per cent of universities worldwide in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings for 2022.
Bail denied for accused ‘serial pedophile’
A man accused of rape and other indecent behaviour relating to girls aged between seven and 12 has been denied bail in the Criminal Court in Avarua.
Car crashes into vaka Marumaru Atua
Marumaru Atua’s port side bowsprit (manu) received damage after a car launched off the dock into Avarua harbour on Wednesday night.
Remote hearings become regular feature at High Court during Covid-19 era
The use of telecommunication app Zoom in the Cook Islands court system has become commonplace following the initial border closure with New Zealand in March last year.
Girls Guide: ‘Walking together, walking far’
The Girl Guides Association Cook Islands participated in the first ever virtual World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) Conference.
Business and Professional Women elects new executives
A newly elected team has been tasked to lead the Cook Islands Business and Professional Women for the rest of this year.
Two hospitalised as RSV cases rise to 14
With temperatures dropping and the Respiratory syncytial virus making its way around the island, the urge for flu vaccinations has increased, with many members of the public flocking to the vaccination stations to get their shots.
Stranded residents staying well, staying positive
Over 300 Cook Islanders are looking to return home, among them is the Cook Islands under 13 badminton squad.
Coronavirus continues to disrupt shipping routes
Rarotonga has been short on rice in recent weeks as a result of changes in shipping routes due to ongoing Covid-19 challenges in Fiji.
Autism event raises awareness
Autism Cook Islands hosted their second ‘Getting to Know Autism’ workshop at the Celebration Church on Monday – an event met with an outstanding response from the public and participants.
Avake assist with MMR lagoon health project
Concerns had been raised from residents in Muri regarding cages holding sea urchins locally known as “avake” (Tripneustes gratilla) in Muri lagoon.
Visitors offer hand of support to vet clinic
Te Are Manu Vet Clinic continues to express its gratitude to the generous visitors from New Zealand who have contributed financially to the clinic through surprise donations, with their most recent donation coming from a generous mother and son.
Audit investigation drags on
An investigation by a financial watchdog looking into an upstart Rarotonga company currently carrying out a multimillion dollar project in the northern group island of Penrhyn has been ongoing for 12 months and continues with no end in sight.
Unvaccinated guests now unwelcome at Rarotongan
One of the Cook Islands’ largest resorts, The Rarotongan will now only accept fully vaccinated guests, says its managing director Tata Crocombe.
‘Communication breakdown’ causes bridge project hiccup
Infrastructure Cook Islands has received approval on a special Environment Impact Assessment for part of the Empire Bridge following a premature start to the project.
National Disability Council meets PM Brown to discuss inclusivity
Prime Minister Mark Brown has welcomed proposal to include a disability representative to the National Disaster Committee.
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