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National
Matavera’s new two storey commercial hub to open soon
In Matavera, the smallest district by land size on Rarotonga, a new two storey building “Te Waka” is set to redefine the local landscape with its mix of culinary delights, island apparel and commercial opportunities.
Driver ordered to pay over $11,500 in reparations after crash
Terea Ngatokorua Maruaau, who appeared in court yesterday, has been ordered to pay over $3000 in reparations to the Te Aponga Uira (TAU) after falling asleep while driving a rental vehicle and crashing into a power pole in Nikao last month.
Police curfew checks ‘abusing rights’
Concerns have been raised over police’s nightly curfew checks on accused persons out on bail.
Injunction sought to stop dumping of water treatment sludge
A group of landowners is seeking an injunction to stop Rarotonga's water agency dumping sludge removed from settling ponds, onto a Takuvaine property that’s next to taro patches.
‘Empowerment retreat’ for 300 Health staff
This weekend about 300 Te Marae Ora staff will attend an empowerment retreat at the Edgewater Resort.
Covid-19 vaccination of entire country by end of July, government says
Cook Islands residents can expect to receive their first dosage of the Covid-19 vaccine next week under a government plan unveiled yesterday.
Covid-19 vaccinations to begin next week, government says
Cook Islands residents will begin receiving their first dosage of the Covid-19 vaccine next week under a government plan released to the public on Wednesday.
Who are we without our Maori language?
Taputukura Mariri was honoured to receive a warrant of appointment to the Kopapa Reo Maori, the Maori Language Commission on Tuesday.
More passengers, freight with Dreamliner
Flights from New Zealand start with a trickle in May and turn daily in July according to Air New Zealand’s flight schedule.
Man facing cannabis charge to travel to NZ for partner's kidney transplant
Rodney Ngatikao faces cannabis charges and is leaving for New Zealand to support his partner who needs a kidney transplant.
Nurses answer the call
On International Nurses’ Day today, Cook Islands health minister has paid tribute to nurses around the world, including our own, as well as Cook Islander Louisa Akavi, who has been missing for seven years since her kidnapping in 2013.
Removal of almond and ironwood trees for safety, government agency says
The Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) has started to remove four trees from the Avarua township median strip.
Police anticipate increase in burglaries with bubble
The border opening to New Zealand tourists is expected to have a positive impact on the economy but the Police Service is already concerned about how the adjustment in Rarotonga’s social dynamic will influence the rate of unlawful activity.
Our ‘forgotten’ wartime knitters honoured
Cook Islands women whose knitting skills helped keep soldiers warm on the front lines during World War I and II have been honoured.
Our dancing ‘shows who we are’
Heretini Tarau will step onto the stage alone for the first time to represent her home island of Rakahanga at the Mire Ura Senior Dance Competition tomorrow night.
US resident facing cannabis charge has bond paid to charity
United States resident Theran Weaver III has agreed for his bond to be paid to a men’s counselling charitable organisation.
Volunteers support ambulance service
Firefighters turned first responders will help Te Marae Ora health ministry with Covid-19 vaccine rollout.
Covid risk ‘low’, border controls vital, doctor says
Cook Islands’ border controls are the most important aspect in Covid protection, followed by vaccination, says one of New Zealand’s leading surgeons.
Back to school for term two
After a two-week holiday break, our nation’s children were back in the classrooms yesterday morning for the start of term two.
Getting ready to welcome back visitors
In preparation for the bubble opening with New Zealand, Cook Islands Tourism has delivered the Kia Orana Plus Training Programme to over 80 businesses and over 450 employees across Rarotonga and Aitutaki since September 2020.
From chips to riches
Hard work and determination have taken Mike Pero from relatively humble beginnings, working in his father’s fish and chip shop, to becoming one of New Zealand’s most successful businessman.
World Health Organisation assisting with mystery virus
Regional health experts have been called in to support Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health with a mystery virus circulating in Rarotonga.
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