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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).
Honouring the forgotten: Cook Islands coastwatchers to receive recognition
Cook Islanders are among the 25 Pacific Islands coastwatchers who will be recognised by New Zealand’s Governor-General for their service during World War II.
Niue community hostel fundraiser raises $325,000
The Cook Islands Niue Community and Friends (CINCF) monster raffle fundraiser raised $325,000.
Man found guilty of theft for selling 40-foot container without ownership
A man has been found guilty of theft for selling a 40-foot container to another person.
Assault accused denied bail due to safety concerns
A man who is under interim name suppression due to his mental illness has been denied bail.
Lights out again! TAU faces heat after unexpected blackouts
Rarotonga residents faced a second consecutive night of unexpected power outages, leaving many frustrated and seeking answers.
$250k FestPAC investment ‘money well spent’ on culture, says Kairua
Cook Islands’ budget for the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture (FestPAC), which wrapped up in Honolulu, Hawaii over a week ago, was around a quarter of a million dollars.
Ambulance officer sounds alarm on ‘surging’ dog crashes
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health is experiencing a rise in emergency department cases resulting from dog-related road crashes.
Nothing in foreseeable future- Ring road around Sheraton on hold: DPM Nicholas
Deputy Prime Minister Albert Nicholas has shot down the proposed ring road around the old Sheraton hotel in Vaimaanga, saying “nothing could possibly happen in the foreseeable future” for the project.
Keep our water free: Petition against water tariffs gains traction
A petition opposing the planned water tariffs in Rarotonga is gaining momentum just couple of days after its launch.
Lights out in Raro
An unexpected power outage plunged hundreds of Rarotonga residents into darkness for almost an hour last night.
Cook Islands and Australia strengthen maritime security cooperation
Australian Defence Advisor, Group Captain Andrew Hoffmann, visited Rarotonga from June 19 – 21.
Hilyard makes history as first Pacific rep on Internet Society Board
The Internet Society, is an American nonprofit advocacy organisation founded in 1992 with local chapters around the world, recently held its annual general meeting in Washington DC in the United States.
CIIC defends in-house projects after ‘high’ private sector bids
Cook Islands government is prioritising keeping project costs affordable and will use the public sector model or engage private sectors selectively to deliver projects within budget.
Cook Islands laws now consolidated and freely accessible online
The Parliament of the Cook Islands, the Crown Law Office and Aotearoa New Zealand’s LexisNexis have collaborated to make the laws of the Cook Islands consolidated, accessible and clear.
PM pledges return of community policing to tackle ‘rising crime’
Prime Minister Mark Brown, who is also the Minister for Police, says he will ensure the re-establishment of community police to tackle the rising crime rate in Rarotonga.
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Tereora College’s Anau Ikurangi wins secondary schools Tangi Ka’ara competition
The powerful rhythms of the tangi ka’ara traditional drums reverberated through Te Are Karioi as college students across Rarotonga showcased their mastery of drumming techniques, thrilling the audience on Friday night.
Public Accounts Committee to elect chair and deputy ‘following Standing Orders’
Public Accounts Committee’s newly appointed chair Teokatai Herman confirmed that the committee will be convening soon to elect both the chair and deputy chair, following the proper process outlined in the Standing Orders.
PM Brown: ‘Police portfolio is under my responsibility and I take that very seriously’
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown will retain control of the Police portfolio despite a request from another Minister and will focus on improving police standards and staffing.
CINAT team having a blast in Hawaii, dismisses stranded rumours
Cultural expert and one of the team leaders of the Cook Islands National Arts Theatre (CINAT) performing arts team, Mark Short says the team is fine and enjoying their time in Hawaii.
