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Visitor behaviour is a key focus in ensuring travellers engage respectfully with the Cook Islands, says Tourism to PAC
Cook Islands Tourism says that while managing visitor behaviour is an ongoing effort, success depends on delivering clear messaging across multiple channels, reinforcing expectations through consistent signage, and providing accessible guidance.
Celebrating International Women’s Day
The Ministry of Internal Affairs (INTAFF) hosted International Women’s Day at the Punanga Nui Market on Saturday with the theme “Accelerate Action for Gender Equality- for ALL Women and Girls.”
‘Suffering is an illusion’, says chili eating competition winner
After claiming the Cook Islands Chilli Eating Competition, Samuel Thomas is getting his taste buds ready for the New Zealand comp.
Support for accused allows bail
A 20-year-old man facing burglary and theft charges has been told he is lucky by a Justice of the Peace following an appearance in the Criminal Court at Avarua.
Air NZ wants to help Cook Islands boost exports
Air New Zealand wants to help the Cook Islands export more to New Zealand and asks local growers to start a dialogue.
Vaccine supply low, new shipment expected to arrive today
Te Marae Ora health ministry is running out of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine doses following an overwhelming response from the public.
‘No hugs, no kisses’ as Aitutaki welcomes first visitors
The island of Aitutaki on Wednesday received its first travel bubble tourists from New Zealand, on Air Rarotonga’s day tour.
Bike crash after ‘a few beers’
A Rarotonga man has entered a guilty plea to a charge of excess blood alcohol, in the High Court last Thursday.
Supporting women in business
Ladies, get your dresses and your fabulous headwear attire ready for the Cook Islands Business Professional Women’s Association (BPW) high tea fashion show at Tamarind House in Tupapa on Saturday.
Dengue ‘under control’, government says
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health says dengue is being brought under control in Rarotonga, yet questions remain over the ministry’s handling of the ongoing outbreak.
Mixed feelings on bubble, says Dreaver
1 NEWS Pacific correspondent Barbara Dreaver is in Rarotonga to cover the effects of the pandemic and the country’s travel bubble with New Zealand.
Pledge leads to the Golden Oldies competition
The 2021 Au Taunga (Experts) and Au Mama/Papa Auro (Golden Oldies 60+) will hit the stage at Rehab nightclub Friday at 8pm.
Restaurant missing $17k in court
A woman accused of falsifying records and stealing more than $17,000 from her former employer has denied the charges.
Protests halt removal of giant toa trees
The removal of ancient trees from an Avarua church ground was halted yesterday after the church agreed to meet with those opposed to the work.
Almost 1500 people vaccinated
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health administered 662 Pfizer Covid-19 vaccinations on Tuesday and 763 yesterday.
All aboard the first bubble jet
It was big news for people flying to Rarotonga from Auckland, and business as usual for people going to New Zealand.
Autism workshop educates, raises awareness
Autism Cook Islands has held a highly-rated ‘Getting to Know Autism Spectrum Disorder’ workshop in collaboration with the Ministry of Education.
Eight months jail for cannabis cultivation, utensil possession
There were emotional scenes as a father of three was sentenced on Tuesday to eight months jail on cannabis charges in the High Court at Avarua.
Residents say vaccine rollout well organised
After the first full day of government's vaccination rollout, residents are describing the process as thoroughly-planned and efficient.
Land laws under scrutiny
Landowners are alarmed and disturbed that the occupation right rules of today with respect to succession do not give direct descendants the guarantee to continue occupation of land.
One step at a time, PM says as Cooks-NZ bubble opens
Prime Minister Mark Brown was at Rarotonga International Airport to welcome the first group of Kiwi visitors on Monday, just as he was preparing to depart the country for New Zealand on a personal trip.
Here for ‘peace, quiet and warmth’, first visitors say
The first tourists in 14 months were welcomed at Rarotonga Airport yesterday by cheering locals, many too excited to contain themselves.
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