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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.
Transforming lives through compassion
Placing the focus on those who are denied by society is the vision of the independent Compassion Project Rarotonga organisation.
Court briefs
Court briefs for the week of July 5, 2021
Application for appeal in case against PM and Puna
A case involving Prime Minister Mark Brown and Pacific Forum Secretary General Henry Puna was dismissed in March this year by a High Court judge, but could be brought back to life as lawyer Norman George and Paul Allsworth of Citizens Against Corruption (CAC) apply to appeal the matter.
Vāito‘anga kite tatau Maori
I teia epetoma (ra 5 ki te ra 8 no Tiurai) kua apai’ia atu te tarere Vāitoʻanga Kite Tatau Māori ki roto i te au apii katoatoa o Rarotonga nei.
80 drivers currently disqualified for drink driving
Three more drivers will be heading to court following the results of their respective blood specimen tests, which had been sought by police in the aftermath of recent road incidents.
100 per cent first dose for Pukapuka, Nassau
The Covid-19 vaccination programme in the northern group islands have kicked off with 100 per cent turnouts.
Te Are Karioi Nui reopens after $1.6m major refurbishment
The Government yesterday morning commemorated the 30-year anniversary of the Sir Geoffrey Henry National Culture Centre, Te Puna Korero – the country’s largest multi-complex venue.
Suspect vessel was ‘licensed purse seiner’
The Ministry of Marine Resources has responded to a query by a crew member of vaka Marumaru Atua over suspected illegal fishing in the northern Pa Enua.
Hard work pays off for 13 health protection officers
After three years of study and hard work, 13 new Te Marae Ora health workers graduated yesterday and received their warrant of appointment as health protection law enforcement officers.
Jailed for domestic violence
A man who committed a “severe domestic violence incident” with two attempts of strangulation will spend five and a half years in prison.
A ‘little fire truck with a heart’
A much needed fire truck has been welcomed to ease the demands of fire emergencies on Rarotonga.
Contact tracing drive continues
The Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce, which has led the development of the country’s two main contact tracing systems, says downloads of the contact tracing smartphone app are increasing along with the number of registered CookSafe QR cardholders.
An afternoon on the greens
The teenagers of Autism Cook Islands spent their Thursday afternoon at the Rarotonga Bowling Club where they were able to show off their bowling skills and enjoy some fun in the soft afternoon sun.
Crown Law mum on licence amendment
The controversial drivers licencing regulation that requires those aged 60 and over to undergo a medical examination was first raised in January this year. Six months on, there is no progress and the government agency responsible for amending the legislation is keeping mum on the issue.
Increased demand for Rarotonga sees more flights added
Air New Zealand has added additional capacity to its Rarotonga flights which has been welcomed by the tourism sector.
Govt, Demos tight-lipped on police investigation of former ministry head
Political leaders are remaining silent after the recent termination of the head of Infrastructure Cook Islands.
An apple a day keeps the dentist away?
A fundraising event was held on Thursday by Titikaveka College students to raise money for Information Technology (IT) equipment.
Calls to loosen barriers on expat workers
The country has lost about 2000 workers as a result of the pandemic and chief government economist estimates it would take two to three years to regrow the workforce to pre Covid-19 levels.
LEGO therapy for building social skills
Autism Cook Islands’ LEGO Masters programme kicked off on Saturday and will run for the next six weeks.
"If you lose your language, you lose your culture"
That is the message from Te Kopapa Reo Maori or the Maori Language Commission for the weeklong Epetoma no te Reo Maori – Maori Language Week, which concludes Friday.
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