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National
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.
Better ways to improve drinking water quality, says lobby group
On behalf of the 1433 signatories of the water petition, community group Te Vai Ora Maori has submitted an objection challenging the plan to dispose of chemically-treated water into Rarotonga’s streams.
Rarotonga fishers receive marine radios
New hand held VHF (Very High Frequency) marine radios were donated to 13 fishermen by the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR). The donation was a request from the Cook Islands Fishing Association (CIFA).
Mobile community clinic for spaying dogs
Te Are Manu Vet Clinic are stepping in to play their part in controlling the dog population on Rarotonga with a mobile community clinic which they plan to take around the island.
Three years in jail for cannabis
A man with eight different medical conditions will spend three years in prison for cannabis-related charges.
Immigration approves revised policies to ease labour shortage
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration rolled out changes to its immigration policies on Monday and backdated them to July 1, in a bid to ease labour skills shortages in the Cook Islands.
‘Nasty surprise’ as vandals target vehicle in overnight incident
Vandals targeted a vehicle in Avarua on Saturday leaving the owner out of pocket and with an unsightly mess to clean up.
Transforming lives through compassion
Placing the focus on those who are denied by society is the vision of the independent Compassion Project Rarotonga organisation.
Court briefs
Court briefs for the week of July 5, 2021
Application for appeal in case against PM and Puna
A case involving Prime Minister Mark Brown and Pacific Forum Secretary General Henry Puna was dismissed in March this year by a High Court judge, but could be brought back to life as lawyer Norman George and Paul Allsworth of Citizens Against Corruption (CAC) apply to appeal the matter.
Vāito‘anga kite tatau Maori
I teia epetoma (ra 5 ki te ra 8 no Tiurai) kua apai’ia atu te tarere Vāitoʻanga Kite Tatau Māori ki roto i te au apii katoatoa o Rarotonga nei.
80 drivers currently disqualified for drink driving
Three more drivers will be heading to court following the results of their respective blood specimen tests, which had been sought by police in the aftermath of recent road incidents.
100 per cent first dose for Pukapuka, Nassau
The Covid-19 vaccination programme in the northern group islands have kicked off with 100 per cent turnouts.
Te Are Karioi Nui reopens after $1.6m major refurbishment
The Government yesterday morning commemorated the 30-year anniversary of the Sir Geoffrey Henry National Culture Centre, Te Puna Korero – the country’s largest multi-complex venue.
Suspect vessel was ‘licensed purse seiner’
The Ministry of Marine Resources has responded to a query by a crew member of vaka Marumaru Atua over suspected illegal fishing in the northern Pa Enua.
Hard work pays off for 13 health protection officers
After three years of study and hard work, 13 new Te Marae Ora health workers graduated yesterday and received their warrant of appointment as health protection law enforcement officers.
Jailed for domestic violence
A man who committed a “severe domestic violence incident” with two attempts of strangulation will spend five and a half years in prison.
A ‘little fire truck with a heart’
A much needed fire truck has been welcomed to ease the demands of fire emergencies on Rarotonga.
Contact tracing drive continues
The Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce, which has led the development of the country’s two main contact tracing systems, says downloads of the contact tracing smartphone app are increasing along with the number of registered CookSafe QR cardholders.
An afternoon on the greens
The teenagers of Autism Cook Islands spent their Thursday afternoon at the Rarotonga Bowling Club where they were able to show off their bowling skills and enjoy some fun in the soft afternoon sun.
Crown Law mum on licence amendment
The controversial drivers licencing regulation that requires those aged 60 and over to undergo a medical examination was first raised in January this year. Six months on, there is no progress and the government agency responsible for amending the legislation is keeping mum on the issue.
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