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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.”
Officials to determine Rarotonga's dog population
A survey to determine Rarotonga’s canine population to address the dog problems on the island is now underway.
Kids ‘Learn to Swim’ in Aitutaki
Close to 80 children on the island of Aitutaki are learning important swimming and water care protection abilities this week.
NZ officials assisting with travel bubble preparation
Preparations for a travel bubble with New Zealand are continuing and Prime Minister Mark Brown says Government is continuing its work to be ready by the beginning of next month.
Data shows increase in gender-based violence
More efficient data collection methods have revealed a disturbing increase in gender-based violence in the Cook Islands.
Rape accused granted bail
A man charged with allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl living in his home has been granted bail yesterday in the High Court.
Our firefighters of the future
For their last outing for April, Autism Cook Islands yesterday visited the team of firefighters at the Rarotonga Fire and Aviation Rescue centre.
Not a brand, but ‘a movement’
Two local fitness fanatics have launched the Cook Islands’ first activewear brand to encourage people to invest in their fitness and create more healthy lifestyles for themselves.
Man faces injuring with intent charge
Three people arrested by police over the last four days are expected to appear in court Wednesday, including a man facing a rape charge.
Te Mire Ura dance comp starts Thursday
The reigning 2020 Mire Ura junior boys champion Aporo William will return to the stage tomorrow night to defend his title.
Covid-19 alert level system linked to NZ
Prime Minster Mark Brown says the country is tracking well to prepare for a potential travel bubble with Aotearoa as the country’s Covid-19 alert system is overhauled to align it with New Zealand’s.
A coconut with three eyes to treasure
A three-eyed coconut found on Sunday on the island of Penrhyn is causing interest as they are rare, and said to bring good luck.
Shark caught and released
The catching of a male tiger shark on Monday highlights the difficulties local fishers can have when interacting with sharks, and the need for further education to ensure the ‘near threatened’ animals are protected when accidentally caught.
Family unveils WWI soldier’s headstone
Seventy-eight years after his death, the headstone unveiling ceremony for Private Namiro Mauore Service No. 60657 was held at the Nikao cemetery on Saturday morning.
Buyers scramble as ship unloads eggs
Eggs return to Rarotonga’s store shelves today after a week of low stock.
Conference seeks a better life for women
Local women are meeting to look for solutions on issues such as gender-based violence, the empowerment of women in business, and climate justice.
Taro heads to a hungry NZ market
Following a successful first run, Aitutaki growers are preparing a second shipment of taro for export to New Zealand.
Stabbed or fell? Police investigate
Police are investigating an alleged stabbing incident that occurred in Arorangi over the weekend.
Anzac Dawn Service returns to the Cenotaph
It was a welcome sight for many as the Anzac Dawn Service returned to the Cenotaph in Avarua yesterday, after Covid-19 meeting restrictions put a hold on the remembrance ceremony being held there last year.
Government gives market ‘seal of approval’ despite scathing audit report
Government’s investment corporation says although proper processes may have not been taken, they viewed the sealing of the Punanga Nui Market as being positive.
Rarotonga water treatment waste ‘no gift to growers’
The proposal to reuse sludge from the new Rarotonga water treatment system for horticulture has been met with criticism from the local organic growers’ association.
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