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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.
Aitutaki welcomes autism awareness
Autism Cook Islands had a successful week last week, taking their ‘Getting to know Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Workshop’ over to Aitutaki and spreading further awareness within schools and members of the island community.
Govt completes Raro’s water intake handover
Landowners now urged to get behind and support the disinfection phase of Rarotonga’s water treatment facilities following the conclusion of the intake recognition ceremony yesterday.
Couple wanted by police
A couple involved in a domestic dispute on Rarotonga are wanted by police after one of them escaped custody on Friday.
Progress on adopted children’s PR status
Members of the Parliament unanimously agreed to changes to the Cook Islands Constitution in regards to adopted overseas children receiving permanent residence status, putting the Amendment Bill through to third and final reading.
Drink driving tourist told to pay up despite pleas
A Kiwi tourist spent two days in jail over the weekend for drink driving related offences.
9221 Cook Islands residents fully vaccinated
Mauke’s first vaccination rollout is complete, with its entire eligible population of 194 getting the first dose.
Hacking of trees senseless, says MP
A hoard of trees around Rarotonga, removed carelessly in the past weeks has sparked anger and concern by many individuals around the island including some Members of Parliament.
No waiver or discounts on landing fee, says PM
Cook Islands does not offer waivers or discounts on landing fee for travel out of New Zealand, says Prime Minister Mark Brown, after businessman Mike Pero pulled the plug on Pasifika Air due to ‘lack of government support’.
Mataiti joins Global Congress Network board
Mataiti Mataiti recently took on the role as an executive committee member of the Global Congress Network who advocate, assist and support people in the urban and rural areas.
The island’s first mud run
The Cook Islands first official mud run, Toa Extreme saw both children and adults covered in mud head to toe at the finish line on Saturday.
‘Better safe than sorry’
Passengers on the Air New Zealand aircraft that aborted its landing on Friday due to high winds remain upbeat about their Cook Islands holiday.
Alleged drink driver fails to appear in court
An alleged drink driver who is facing a charge of refusing an evidential breath alcohol test (EBA) is wanted by authorities after failing to make an appearance in the Criminal Court at Avarua on Thursday.
$300m ‘Budget of Revival’ approved by Parliament
The Appropriation Bill (Budget) is now waiting to become law after passing its third reading in Parliament on Thursday night.
New Zealand Red Cross lends a helping hand
Cook Islands Red Cross (CIRC) was glad to have two new delegates from New Zealand join them to train and support local capacity in disaster management and first aid.
Ngatoe intake on uninvestigated land
The Ngatoe water treatment plant in Rutaki is unique as it’s the only one of the 10 intakes on Rarotonga that is developed on uninvestigated (customary) land.
Bubble tea craze hits Raro
When Boba Inu, a funky bubble tea café, first opened its doors earlier this month, a swarm of people crowded the premises at Taputapuatea.
Colourful end to an eventful month
Pupils at Takitumu School celebrated the last Friday of the month by lighting up their school with bright and colorful ‘Kia Orana wear’.
Habanero chillies – a ‘hot export’ potential
Paul’s Raro Hot Sauce founder Paul Lynch is looking into the possibility of local growers exporting habanero chillies to New Zealand.
Wind forces flight back to NZ
Rarotonga continued to get battered by high winds on Friday, forcing an Air New Zealand aircraft to make a dramatic aborted landing. The incident follows rough weather throughout the month that has kept emergency services busy with toppled trees, power poles and blocked roads. By Emmanuel Samoglou and Al Williams
Fun in the mud
Students from Apii Te Uki Ou were happy to get their hands and feet dirty yesterday and spent the day setting up and testing out the trek for the ‘Toa Extreme Mud Run’ which will be held tomorrow.
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