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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.
Increased demand for Rarotonga sees more flights added
Air New Zealand has added additional capacity to its Rarotonga flights which has been welcomed by the tourism sector.
Govt, Demos tight-lipped on police investigation of former ministry head
Political leaders are remaining silent after the recent termination of the head of Infrastructure Cook Islands.
An apple a day keeps the dentist away?
A fundraising event was held on Thursday by Titikaveka College students to raise money for Information Technology (IT) equipment.
Calls to loosen barriers on expat workers
The country has lost about 2000 workers as a result of the pandemic and chief government economist estimates it would take two to three years to regrow the workforce to pre Covid-19 levels.
LEGO therapy for building social skills
Autism Cook Islands’ LEGO Masters programme kicked off on Saturday and will run for the next six weeks.
"If you lose your language, you lose your culture"
That is the message from Te Kopapa Reo Maori or the Maori Language Commission for the weeklong Epetoma no te Reo Maori – Maori Language Week, which concludes Friday.
Covid crisis brings Fijian community closer
With the increasing number of Covid-19 cases in Fiji, anxiety amongst families watching from afar, including those residing in the Cook Islands, continue to grow. However, with strong support systems and a firm belief in God’s protection, the Fijian community of Rarotonga remain calm and trust that their loved ones will survive the pandemic.
Court news
Roundup from Cook Islands High Court.
Airline leaves customer high and dry
The ongoing uncertainty of Jetstar services returning to Rarotonga due to increasing Covid cases in Australia has put a grandfather’s dream of spending Christmas with his family in New Zealand in doubt.
Winter blast hits Raro
Rarotonga received its second highest rainfall on record for June as the island was hammered by wild weather last month.
Dengue cases drop on Rarotonga and Pa Enua
Cases of Dengue fever in Rarotonga and the Pa Enua have nearly flattened as public health officials get a leg up on the outbreak.
Every dollar needs a job
A budgeting workshop held last week advised participants on how to stay on top of their personal finances, sort out money priorities, pay and understand debt, and find the right balance between spending and saving.
Sentencing adjourned for the second time
A man found guilty of assault against a female has had his sentencing adjourned a second time because his criminal record remains unclear.
Litter an ongoing problem at Tupapa beach
The well-known beach amongst locals next to Tupapa Outpatients clinic was trashed with empty beer bottles and boxes from last weekend.
Tourists pick up tab after skipped payment
Trader Jacks staff could have cause to celebrate after Kiwi tourists covered an unpaid bill left by another group of travellers who skipped payment and did a runner.
Businesses face mounting challenges
Local businesses continue to face a cash crunch and an increase in national superannuation contribution rates this month is expected to add further cash-flow pressure.
Epetoma No Te Reo Maori is Maori Language week
As the Cook Islands marks Maori Language Week, one government official has said that official use of the language is on the rise.
Nicholls returns home to assume Rongomatane Ariki title
Nicholas Paenui Te-iti Nicholls, Rongomatane Ariki Elect is “happy, excited and at the same time a bit nervous” to be invested with the title of Rongomatane Ariki on July 19.
House of Ariki wants to solve title disputes
Traditional and political leaders have expressed their concerns over the ongoing battles between families for Ariki titles that eventually end up in court.
Court briefs
Roundup from last week's sitting of the Cook Islands High Court.
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