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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.
15 months’ probation for burglary
A man who spent ten months in custody before being acquitted of two indecent assault charges against a 15-year-old girl and entering with intent last week – has been convicted and sentenced to 12 months of probation on a joint burglary charge.
Minister's chief executive seeks partial driving licence
There was debate as a letter from Cabinet Minister George “Maggie” Angene supporting a man seeking an application for partial removal of disqualification of his driver licence was presented at the Criminal Court.
Covid-19 fallout slices $200k off Constitution Week budget
Covid-19 has had a significant financial impact on Te Maeva Nui celebrations held last week in Rarotonga.
Government unveils $685 million infrastructure plan
More than 100 infrastructure projects with a combined value of $685 million have been tabled in the nation’s updated National Infrastructure Investment Plan.
Seabed environmental management discussed in workshop
The Cook Islands recently hosted an international workshop on deep seabed (SBM) environmental management and monitoring from 26 to 29 July 2021, with over 120 virtual and local participants.
Accused told to swallow chewing gum in court
Court briefs for the week of August 13, 2021
House of Ariki set to abolish Koutu Nui
The abolishment of the Koutu Nui (counsel of sub-chiefs) and a change in the Act regarding the challenge of traditional Ariki titles in court highlights the agenda of the Are Ariki (counsel of high chiefs) conference next week.
Pa Enua meet to discuss climate change
Mayor and executive officers from the Pa Enua met to discuss how they could better prepare for the effects of climate change at the Pa Enua Brilliant Resilient Workshop this week.
International Youth Day empowers young farmers
The theme for this year’s International Youth Day which was celebrated on Rarotonga yesterday, focused on young farmers. And to mark this occasion, a workshop was held to share with young participants the agricultural support that is available to them.
Ministry of Education drafts new pay policy for teachers
The ministry is optimistic of soon resolving a pay parity issue with Tereora College staff who have recently carried out a work action.
Wet weather to continue through the weekend as Met Service issues flood warning
An estimated 100 millimetres of rain was expected to fall on Rarotonga as wild, wet and windy weather resulted in a local flood warning and forced both Air New Zealand flights to be diverted back to New Zealand.
Mauke community opens Auckland Museum’s community-led gallery
Cook Islands’ Mauke community in New Zealand has become the first to be hosted in Auckland Museum’s community-led gallery.
Strengthening Maori connections through new cultural School
Te Vananga Are Tapere o Takitumu – a new Cook Islands Maori Performing Arts Language and Cultural School – was launched on the first of this month at the Pa Ariki Palace in Takitumu.
Fresh blood on the vaka
Captain Deon Wong looks to keep up the momentum after Marumaru Atua’s recent return to Rarotonga from the Northern group voyage.
PM to launch infrastructure investments strategy
Government to provide details of its revised National Infrastructure Investment Plan (NIIP) – a guide to the country’s infrastructure investments over the next 10 to 15 years.
Probation officer advises Justice of the Peace in sentencing of thief
A Justice of the Peace made last minute changes in sentencing a thief after a probation officer offered her some advice in the Criminal Court at Avarua on Wednesday.
Tourists red faced following red alert
Two New Zealand tourists have been left red faced following a missing persons report on Rarotonga.
Hollywood A-lister holidaying in Rarotonga
Staff at Vodafone Cook Islands had an unexpected customer on their Tuesday shift at work when A-List Hollywood actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt walked into Vodafone having arrived on Rarotonga for a holiday with his wife, Tasha McCauley.
Tereora teachers take ‘work action’ over pay
Tereora College has put on hold its support classes and extra-curricular activities to protest against Ministry of Education’s inaction on pay parity issue for its ‘committed long serving teachers’.
Sponsorship nets trip for young fishermen
Two aspiring fishermen will attend the 24th Gary Parlour (wahoo) and fourth Goldie Goldie (mahi mahi) fishing competition in Aitutaki this weekend thanks to the generosity of others.
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