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Four students head to Japan for cultural exchange
Four Cook Islands students are heading to Japan for a cultural exchange programme, where they will immerse themselves in Japanese culture while sharing their knowledge of Cook Islands culture.
Vaka Paikea crew joins Hōkūleʻa’s 50th anniversary celebration
Te Puna Marama Voyaging Foundation crew joined thousands of people over the weekend to mark the 50th anniversary celebration of Hōkūleʻa’s voyaging history at Kualoa Regional Park, Oahu, in Hawaiʻi, where the double-hulled canoe was first launched.
Kayakers warned over heading beyond the reef
Court briefs for the week of August 13, 2021
Health ministry declares dengue outbreak over
After hundreds of infections and over six months of fighting the mosquito-borne illness, the dengue outbreak in the Cook Islands has been declared officially over by local health authorities.
Economist optimistic for recovery from Covid-19
Higher than expected visitor numbers since the opening of the border with New Zealand have a government economist optimistic for recovery from the Covid-19 economic downturn.
Bringing local stories to life on big screen
Cinema lovers are looking forward to this year’s Te Kuki Airani Film Festival, where filmmakers and creatives will come together to share ideas and showcase their creativity and imagination in public.
Students get into the spirit of enterprise
The students at Apii Avarua had a busy morning yesterday, selling out their entire school garden of vegetables before 9am and then jumped into the spirit of business and enterprise by putting additional food items up for sale.
NZ-born Cook Islands artist finds comfort in art
New Zealand-born Cook Islands artist Sylvia Marsters has found inspiration in her own experience with depression as she prepares for her latest exhibition – Utopia – on Rarotonga.
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.
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