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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.
Programme helps youngsters build communication skills with Lego
Aspiring engineers and problem solvers at Autism Cook Islands gathered for their first LEGO Masters Robotics programme lesson at the New Hope Church yesterday.
Name suppression for man facing multiple sexual assault charges
A man facing multiple sexual assault charges has continued name suppression following an appearance in the Criminal Court at Avarua.
Banks pledge to work with clients affected by border closure
At least two of the major banks operating in the Cook Islands have pledged to continue working with customers facing financial difficulties from the recent border closure with New Zealand.
"Highly contagious" respiratory virus recorded as public encouraged to get flu jabs
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health has confirmed in Rarotonga two cases of Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) - a highly contagious virus with ‘cold and Covid-like symptoms’ that infects the lungs and breathing passages.
‘Delta scare’ gets people tagging in
The number of people tagging in has increased dramatically after the re-emergence of Covid-19 in New Zealand, says the Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce.
Mitiaro students pen heartfelt thanks to donors
The students at Mitiaro Tematangarengare School were the happy recipients of a stash of generous donations recently.
Koutu Nui must return to their tribes, says Are Ariki
The group comprising the country’s sub-chiefs are ‘just too demanding and don’t want to listen’, says president of the House of Ariki.
Family and friends farewell Mama Olly Silk
Olly Silk, the last surviving partner of the Silk & Boyd Ltd shipping company and veteran golfer, was buried at sea yesterday. She passed away on Saturday, a year shy of her 90th birthday.
New Zealand provides $2m funding for private sector
New Zealand is providing a further $2 million in funding to support the recovery of the private sector in the Cook Islands, in partnership with Business Link Pacific (BLP) and the Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce.
Tourism ‘adapting’ to border closure
Tourism operators are ‘adapting’ to a developing Covid-19 situation in New Zealand which has contributed to the postponement of the widely anticipated Cook Islands Consumer and Trade Expo in Christchurch.
Empire Bridge public consultations set to commence
Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) will meet with residents, businessowners and landowners in a public consultation at Sinai Hall tonight to discuss concerns regarding the Empire Bridge replacement.
Taking health service to villages
Sixty women attended the breast and health check evening on Tuesday at the Avana Sunday School in Ngatangiia.
Kindly CookSafe Tag at Schools
Schools and tertiary provider premises are fully equipped with CookSafe tagging capabilities - precautionary measures for the current Cook Islands Alert Level 2 procedure - in response to the changing scope of the community outbreak of the Covid-19 Delta variant in New Zealand.
Water safety warnings ignored – locals irked
The efforts of concerned locals looking to establish water safety measures are still being ignored by overseas visitors who are continuing to swim out through dangerous reef passages.
Education Ministry will ‘address’ teacher pay parity in September
A media statement from the Ministry of Education acknowledges that teacher remuneration has been an ongoing issue for an extended period of time, needs addressing, and is due for review.
Court briefs: 12 months’ probation assault on female
Court briefs for the week of August 23, 2021
Wet weather to give way to sun this weekend
Rainy weather is set to give way to sun this coming weekend, Cook Islands Meteorological Service Director Arona Ngari says.
Lewd incident still under investigation
Police are still investigating an incident in which a woman was allegedly confronted by a male intruder on her property early on Saturday, while a burglary was reported in a separate incident on Monday.
Police complaint suppressed
Defence lawyer Lavi Rokoika has appealed a suppression order made by Justice of the Peace Bernice Manarangi relating to a complaint she made about police.
TMO track down persons of interest
Police, Secretary of Health Bob Williams and Te Marae Ora staff have attended a Covid-19 related compliance incident but are reluctant to provide specific details.
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