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Cousins bring cool treats
Tiki Ice Cream Café, the new ice cream shop located near the airport in Nikao, is offering a refreshing addition to the area’s food scene.
Government partners with communities to improve safety shelters
Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) in collaboration with Emergency Management Cook Islands (EMCI), a division in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), has announced the commencement of the Rarotonga Safety Shelter Programme (RSSP).
Record-breaking tourism boom but businesses face challenges
Cook Islands tourism industry is booming with record visitor arrivals expected this year, but some businesses are facing strain due to staffing shortages, rising costs and supply chain issues.
Cook Islands People’s Choice Awards return to celebrate tourism champions
After a major success in its inaugural year, the Cook Islands People’s Choice Awards have returned, to highlight once again those in the local tourism industry and broader community who best emulate the Kia Orana Values.
Cook Islands target oral health, NCDs and workforce at annual conference
The annual Cook Islands health conference kicked off yesterday with the World Health Organization’s new regional director attending and a focus on oral health, non-communicable diseases and strengthening the health workforce.
Survey aims to capture Cook Islands’ conservation concerns
Te Tu’anga Taporoporo (National Environment Service) and the University of Newcastle, Australia, will conduct “voluntary” interviews this Friday with households on the island to better understand local perspectives on biodiversity conservation and development.
Assault charge results in suspended sentence
A man who has been granted permanent name suppression was handed a 24-month suspended sentence after being convicted of assaulting a woman.
Ministry gathers input for new Education Masterplan
The Ministry of Education has completed its final rounds of consultation with schools, both in Rarotonga and the Pa Enua, for its new Education Masterplan.
Govt, Opposition deadlocked on Public Accounts Committee chair
The Government and Opposition MPs remain at loggerheads on who should be chair of the Public Accounts Committee after they failed to reach an agreement last week.
Cook Islands, FAO strengthens ties on food security
Cook Islands and the Food and Agriculture Organization discussed strengthening collaboration on sustainable agriculture and food security during its sub-regional coordinator’s visit.
New website helps families find World War I ancestors’ graves
A passionate research team created a website to document Cook Islands World War I soldiers’ graves and share stories of their contribution to the war.
Over 10,000 taramea removed, Government urged to step in
After managing to remove over 10,000 taramea or crown-of-thorns starfish from Rarotonga reef, Rarotonga-based NGO Kōrero o te 'Ōrau believes the government should now step in to further protect the reef.
12 months imprisonment for brutal assault, breaches of protection orders
A man was convicted and sentenced to around 12 months imprisonment for eight charges that include assault on a female.
Weekend function under scrutiny after reports of ‘food poisoning’
Te Marae Ora/Ministry of Health’s Public Health team is looking into a case of alleged food poisoning that occurred over the weekend.
Cook Islands organics group challenges incoming water tariffs, calls for meeting
Natura Kuki Airani, the Cook Islands organics movement, is holding a meeting with the Ministry of Agriculture this Friday to raise their concerns about the incoming water tariffs.
Dinner marks 20 years of Foundation’s fight against breast cancer
It was all pink dazzling everywhere at the Tamarind House on Sunday as the Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation (CIBCF) gathered with its supporters to commence the long celebration of the foundation’s 20 years of existence in the country.
Agriculture receives equipment to bolster biosecurity and address wild pig concerns
Ministry of Agriculture received equipment from the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to improve biosecurity and address concerns over wild pigs and transboundary diseases.
Tourist stranded during ‘low-key’ weekend for Police
Cook Islands Police say the long weekend was low-key with few reported incidents.
Te Marae Ora secures $24 million grant for improved health facilities
Te Marae Ora/Ministry of Health will receive a funding of $24 million from the Green Climate Fund that will go towards improving health facilities in Rarotonga and the Pa Enua.
Insurance provider celebrates nine years in Cooks, pledges continued commitment
A regional insurance company celebrated its ninth anniversary in the Cook Islands, highlighting its commitment to the local community and its achievements in providing insurance services.
Govt seeks Australian help to cover Te Kukupa II fuel costs
Cook Islands is working with Australia to see if they can help cover the fuel cost for the police patrol vessel Te Kukupa II due to budget constraints.
23rd Health Conference focuses on oral health
About 100 people are expected to attend the 23rd Cook Islands Annual Health Conference in Rarotonga this week. The conference to be held from July 10-12 will focus on oral health with the theme “My Health My Life- Connecting mouth to body”.