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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.
Mangaia’s colonial building turns into community hub
The refurbished Mangaia Lodge Community Centre is now home to the Mangaia Red Cross, the Mangaia Elderbility Home Care Services and Te Kainga Pa Metua on the island.
Rare visit from New Zealand fur seal
Since the travel bubble opened with New Zealand, a young Kekeno/New Zealand fur seal has also decided to pop in for a bit of a holiday to Rarotonga this week - travelling over 3000 kilometres from its home.
Assailants avoid prison sentence, gets warned
Two people convicted of assault have been given stern words in the Criminal Court at Avarua.
Young farmers – the future of agriculture
The students at Rutaki School were excitedly preparing yesterday for the first ever School’s Market Day which will take place today from 9am to 1pm at the Constitution Park in Avarua.
Reaching herd immunity ‘is no guarantee’
New variants of the Covid-19 virus will make it hard for countries like Cook Islands to achieve herd immunity, says a leading Pacific health expert.
Public assets worth $403 million
Government’s building portfolio and state-owned enterprises are expected to grow in value to $650 million over the next four years from the current worth of $403 million.
Internship motivates Atiu student
Aumai Teiotu, a 17-year-old student of Enuamanu in Atiu, has been interning at Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) for the last couple of weeks.
Rongomatane Ariki crowned in a peaceful ceremony
A crowd of 500 witnessed the akamarokura’anga (investiture) of Nicholas Paenui Te-iti Nicholls as the new Rongomatane Ariki of Atiu.
Local charter vessels get detention notices
Two charter fishing vessels were issued with “detention notices” due to the considerable amount of deterioration, corrosion, and structural damage, during an inspection last month.
Lawyer Rasmussen pleads guilty
Former Cabinet minister Wilkie Rasmussen has entered a guilty plea to attempting to pervert the course of justice.
Two new dengue cases
Two probable cases of dengue fever have been reported in Rarotonga in the past week bringing the total hospitalisations to 60 during the past six months.
Fish shortage ‘worst it’s ever been’
Fishing boats are coming back mostly empty, some of the people affected say it’s normal while others say it’s the worst it’s ever been.
Rongomatane Ariki investiture underway
The people of Atiu gather again today for the akamarokura’anga (investiture) of Nicholas Paenui Te-iti Nicholls as Rongomatane Ariki.
Quarantine and Covid-19 free attract Kiwi tourists
Kiwi tourists are embracing quarantine and Covid-19 free travel with the Cook Islands, early indicators show.
Government watching uptick in marine traffic
Officials are keeping a close watch on the nation’s borders as marine traffic picks up within the Cook Islands exclusive economic zone.
Rest in peace – hunting predatory taramea
A team of Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) employees, volunteer freedivers and a representative from the Proprietors of Manuae Incorporated (PMI) has just returned from a crown-of-thorns starfish (taramea) removal expedition to the uninhabited island of Manuae.
Growing a healthy and sustainable future
Young gardeners from 10 primary schools around Rarotonga will come together at the end of this month to sell fresh produce they have grown in their own school gardens. Alana Musselle reports.
Ngamaru Ariki invested
Hundreds gathered on the island of Atiu on Friday, to witness the akamarokura'anga (investiture) of 25-year-old Tupuna Moeroa Ngamaru as Ngamaru Tupuna Ariki, in the second ceremony for the same title. By Melina Etches.
Whale washes up dead on Muri Beach
The carcass of a dead beaked whale was found on Muri Beach last week, and researchers say it most likely died from natural causes. Alana Musselle reports.
Visitor numbers exceed initial predictions
Tourism figures have received another boost as the industry regains momentum with the arrival of Kiwi holidaymakers in growing numbers. Al Williams reports.
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