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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.
Over $267,000 spent on unemployment benefit
Government reveals spending just over a quarter of a million dollars on unemployment benefit as local businesses grapple with labour shortage following the opening of the travel bubble with New Zealand.
Making science interesting for students
Aitutaki’s Araura College held its firstever ‘Derby Cart Race’ project, building carts with four wheels and brakes and racing them downhill during the school gala day last month.
Inclusion equals success for young dancers
Young kids from Autism Cook Islands and Cook Islands Down Syndrome joined together for a dance party session at the Punanga Nui Market yesterday, where they created a dance and performed for their parents and caregivers.
Young entrepreneurs steal the show at Trade Days
The Constitution Park was a hive of activity this week for the BCI Trade Days that featured 57 vibrant stalls, string band entertainment and cultural shows.
Man gets probation for growing cannabis
A Rarotonga man who has used cannabis for the past 10 years to treat pain relief was sentenced to 12 months probation for cultivating the illicit substance.
Meeting reaffirms Maori ties
Prime Minister Mark Brown and his Cabinet met with the New Zealand Maori Kiingi Tuheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero VII earlier this week.
Buzz off: Cooks set to exit dengue outbreak
The Cook Islands has not had a dengue case for close to three weeks and a spokesperson from the Health ministry says it’s likely by the end of next week the outbreak will be declared over.
BBQ comp a roaring success
Rarotonga pitmaster champion Anthony Tautala puts his recent success down to love and patience.
Te Maeva Nui ends on a high
The last night of Te Maeva Nui on Tuesday ended on a high on Tuesday with Vaka Puaikura’s impressive ura pau (drum dance).
PM Brown hits back at critics of migration
The migration of Cook Islanders mainly to Australia and New Zealand has been happening for decade, since the end of WW II, said Prime Minister Mark Brown in his address to the nation at the Constitution Day ceremony on Wednesday.
Jury finds man ‘not guilty’ of indecent assault
After a two-day trial in the Cook Islands High Court at Avarua, Ngatupuna Teinakitama was found not guilty of entering into a Muri home and indecently assaulting an underage resident.
‘Fraudulent’ healer sentenced to two years, nine months in prison
A traditional Maori healer has been sentenced to two years and nine months jail for indecently assaulting a woman who called on him for his expertise.
Tree removed from Muri wetland causes concern
The removal of a tree from a wetland area due to it being a “hazard to a neighbouring house” has caused concern amongst some residents of Muri.
Trade Days event offers hope for drum maker
Nooroa Ngametua Iu and his daughter Tarita have been resilient during a challenging two years and are back in business.
Court briefs July 29
Court briefs from July 29 session.
Trade Day provides platform for new businesses
The annual BCI Trade Days got off to a perfect start on Tuesday and will continue today, giving stallholders, market vendors, and entrepreneurs a platform to sell their products and grow their names.
Spirit of unity and pride
Te Maeva Nui meaning ‘The Great Celebration’ is the pinnacle of Cook Islands culture that shows the true spirit of unity and pride. This was attested by the performances on the opening night on Monday.
New $3 note is ‘cleaner, greener and more durable’
People wanting to get hold of the new Cook Islands $3 note could exchange money for it at the BTIB Trade Days.
Government spends $12.9m on debt repayment holiday
The interest repayment holiday cost the country $12.9 million, over $1 million less than the initial $14.2 million estimated cost of the initiative under Government’s Economic Response Package.
A tribute to the people
Cook Islands proudly celebrated the Constitution Day yesterday, marking the country’s 56 years of self-governance in true island style with drums, songs and dance.
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