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National
Ribbons of Hope Ball Moves to Tamarind House
Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation is delighted to announce that the Ribbons of Hope: Early Detection Ball will now be held at the picturesque Tamarind House on Saturday, November 30.
Nukutere College celebrates achievements
Nukutere College held its highly anticipated annual prizegiving ceremony yesterday celebrating the academic, cultural, and sporting achievements of its students.
Aspiring leaders tackle tourism challenges
Cook Islands Tourism welcomed the second cohort of the Future Leaders Academy students, showcasing a unique collaboration that blends leadership development with innovative tourism solutions.
Supermarket chills things up with ‘The Igloo’
A new dedicated space for fresh and frozen produce and products, “The Igloo”, is set to be unveiled at the CITC Supermarket.
Known juvenile suspected in recent motorbike theft
A juvenile known to police is suspected of stealing a motorbike from Club Raro last week.
Nui programme celebrates a year of success, next free course starts tomorrow
Nui programme celebrates a year of success, next free course starts tomorrow.
Cabinet to decide on Police Commissioner’s future
The Cook Islands Police Commissioner’s future is expected to be decided by the Cabinet.
New Zealand family devastated by teenager’s sudden death
A teenager from New Zealand tragically died in his sleep during a family vacation in Rarotonga, leaving his family heartbroken and seeking support for repatriation costs.
Volunteer firefighter to tackle Sky Tower for friend battling cancer
Dedicated Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade member Tahiti Isaaka is participating in the Firefighters Sky Tower Challenge 2024 in Aotearoa New Zealand this month to raise funds for blood cancer.
New mammogram machine still in its procurement discussion stage: Williams
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health says the new mammogram machine to replace the outdated one is still in it procurement discussion stage.
Proposed law on tainted cryptocurrency ‘terrible’ for human rights, says expert
A Cook Islands cryptocurrency expert is critical of a proposed law targeting tainted cryptocurrency, arguing it undermines human rights and doesn’t address the real channels of money laundering.
Free excavator service for Rarotonga residents, promises Minister Angene
Member of Parliament for Tupapa-Maraerenga, George “Maggie” Angene has procured a digger for the people of Rarotonga.
Court briefs
A woman who was convicted of common assault has received a suspended six-month sentence.
‘Shocked and scared’: Family feels violated after motorbike stolen from garage
A spate of motorcycle thefts in Rarotonga has left a Nikao family “shocked and scared” after their bike was stolen from their home.
Blooming for mums this Mother’s Day
The hardworking and dedicated team at Island Craft Ltd are powering through one of their busiest times of year.
Setting sail for the future
Vaka Marumaru Atua voyage to the Festival of Pacific Arts in Hawaii aims to revive traditional navigation techniques and celebrate cultural heritage, with a young crew mentored by experienced navigators.
Court briefs
A number of court matters were presided over by Justice of the Peace Vania Kenning at the Criminal Court in Avarua on Thursday.
Cook Islands vape ban threatens livelihoods, says business owner
A small business supplier of imitation tobacco products including vape is calling on Te Marae Ora Ministry for Health to consider reviewing the Tobacco Products Control Amendment Bill 2024.
High hopes for chronic patients
The law legalising medicinal cannabis is set to come into effect this month, requiring patients to have prescriptions and drugs to be imported from New Zealand or Australia.
Pukapuka’s Niua School celebrates 60th anniversary
On the isolated and tranquil paradise of Pukapuka, the community came together to celebrate a milestone – the 60th anniversary of Niua School, the island’s only school, which has provided education to generations of students.
Man jailed for stabbing ‘off duty’ police officer
A man who stabbed a police officer and assaulted a tourist in Avarua, Rarotonga, in May last year has been sentenced to one year and two months in jail.
Man recently sentenced for assault faces new charges, remanded
A man who was recently sentenced for assaulting a female has been charged and remanded in custody for a similar offence.