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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.
PM to launch infrastructure investments strategy
Government to provide details of its revised National Infrastructure Investment Plan (NIIP) – a guide to the country’s infrastructure investments over the next 10 to 15 years.
Probation officer advises Justice of the Peace in sentencing of thief
A Justice of the Peace made last minute changes in sentencing a thief after a probation officer offered her some advice in the Criminal Court at Avarua on Wednesday.
Tourists red faced following red alert
Two New Zealand tourists have been left red faced following a missing persons report on Rarotonga.
Hollywood A-lister holidaying in Rarotonga
Staff at Vodafone Cook Islands had an unexpected customer on their Tuesday shift at work when A-List Hollywood actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt walked into Vodafone having arrived on Rarotonga for a holiday with his wife, Tasha McCauley.
Tereora teachers take ‘work action’ over pay
Tereora College has put on hold its support classes and extra-curricular activities to protest against Ministry of Education’s inaction on pay parity issue for its ‘committed long serving teachers’.
Sponsorship nets trip for young fishermen
Two aspiring fishermen will attend the 24th Gary Parlour (wahoo) and fourth Goldie Goldie (mahi mahi) fishing competition in Aitutaki this weekend thanks to the generosity of others.
Students take journey of creative expression
A visiting artist from New Zealand has dedicated her three month stay to promoting the improvement of long term mental health - starting with a school on Rarotonga.
Ministry tracking taro and fresh food items at airport
For the first time, the Ministry of Agriculture has begun weighing fresh and cooked food items that are accompanying passengers flying to New Zealand.
Assault and drink driving cases heard in court
Court briefs for the week of August 9, 2021
Visitor projections surge for October
Tourism figures have received an “unprecedented” boost with projected visitor numbers climbing for New Zealand school holidays.
Local physician explores the power of dreams and meditation
Dr. Maria Peach, a doctor at the Tupapa Outpatients Clinic is sharing her knowledge of meditation, the power in harnessing the knowledge connected to your dreams, as well as her desire to incorporate this knowledge into healthcare and mental health in Rarotonga.
Focus must remain on economic recovery, says Chamber of Commerce
A private sector leader says efforts towards diversifying the economy should take a back seat to helping the tourism-led economy recover from the downturn caused by Covid-19.
Concerns as Empire Bridge demolition gets underway
Businesses neighbouring the Empire Bridge are concerned they will suffer during disruptions on one of Rarotonga’s busiest stretches of road, as contractors prepare to demolish the structure and build a replacement.
Aitutaki relies on ‘goodwill’ of the people
Aitutaki mayor Tekura Bishop and a small delegation from the island visited New Zealand recently to deliver the “kura” or message of invitation to the Aitutaki communities for major celebrations commencing in October this year.
Kiwi importer wants Aitutaki taro price to come down
Aitutaki Taro exported two shipments of the root crop to New Zealand and is looking for a third but its New Zealand importer says taro prices are still too high.
Cook Islander returns to contribute to economic prosperity
Returning Cook Islander Henry Herman has taken on the role of the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) land manager.
Former staff receives probation sentence for stealing from police
A former Cook Islands Police employee who stole more than $5000 has been sentenced to 18 months probation and six months community service.
Drink driving remains major police concern
A 70-year-old motorist is suspected of drink driving following a crash near The Rarotongan Beach Resort on Saturday evening.
Survey to quantify labour shortage
Cook Islands labour shortages are an ongoing concern as authorities struggle to quantify how many workers are needed as the country experiences a boom in tourism .
Students full of energy after school holiday
Yesterday school students in the Cook Islands returned to the classrooms for the start of eight weeks long term three studies.
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