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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.
Jetstar cancels Cook Islands flights
Jetstar has canned flight bookings between Auckland and Rarotonga less than a month after offering discounted travel between the destinations.
Cooks ‘global rights leader’
A New Zealand-based human rights initiative has found the Cook Islands to be leading the world in a range of civil and political rights, however the rights of the disabled and journalists were found to be endangered.
The sound of Cook Islands
Maungaroa claimed the annual Tereora College string band competition held on Wednesday.
Postrygacz kids steal the show
The Toa Extreme hosted last Saturday at the old Sheraton had around 280 participants and one event organiser says it exceeded their expectations.
Efforts to dismiss female assault case unsuccessful
Defence lawyer disappointed after his bid to dismiss assault on a female case was denied by the Justice of the Peace.
Tourist death attributed to cardiac arrest and drowning
A Kiwi tourist suffered a cardiac arrest and drowned in Rarotonga on Tuesday.
Battle for traditional titles disappoint Tou Ariki
President of the House of Ariki Kaumaiti Nui Tou Ariki has expressed his deep disappointment at the battles and double investitures of the same Ariki titles that have occurred recently.
Cooks to continue support of U.N. seabed mining process
Cook Islands will continue to support the work of the International Seabed Authority in developing global seabed mining regulations, and the country will continue to follow its own process at its own pace.
Auditorium ready for Te Maeva Nui
The first major refurbishment work since the opening of the Are Karioi Nui or National Auditorium in 1992, the largest multi-complex in the Cook Islands, completed earlier this month.
New Autaua Rangatira invested
One of the 14 Rangatiras of Takitumu chief Pa Marie Ariki was invested on Saturday amidst objection from a faction of the family.
Cooks tourism authorities still confident with arrival estimates
Visitor number estimates to the Cook Islands remain in line with projections made a month ago, tourism authorities say.
Tourist dies of suspected heart attack
The Coroner is expected to reveal today what caused the death of a Kiwi tourist in Rarotonga on Tuesday.
Clampdown on unlicensed taxis
There are concerns unlicensed taxi owners working under the radar are stealing business from licensed operators who pay premium rates to operate from Rarotonga International Airport.
Service with a ‘steely gaze’
The new Cook Islands Police Commissioner James Keenan says Australasian contacts are already helping him with ongoing investigations.
Donations bring relief as temperatures drop
Aitutaki families in need have received a warm embrace from Rarotonga residents who have donated winter clothes to those less fortunate.
Covid legislation targeting misinformation extended
The Covid-19 Amendment Act, designed to protect the country against the virus through border restrictions and combatting misinformation, was extended for another six months during Parliament last week.
Holiday recognises traditional leaders
The Ra O Te Ui Ariki (Ariki Day) public holiday will be observed this Friday.
Aitutaki eggs cracking the Cook Islands market
Atai farms in Aitutaki has reignited its free range egg farm and is selling to Rarotonga cafes.
Emergency call brings new fire truck to Raro
A much needed truck will soon ease the demands of fire emergencies on Rarotonga.
Browne holds on as Demo leader after party vote
Tina Pupuke Browne has been retained as leader of the Democratic Party after voting during Monday’s party conference delivered a landslide victory for the Rakahanga Member of Parliament.
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