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National
Social Impact Fund awards $199,825 to 14 community projects
The Cook Islands Social Impact Fund approved 14 proposals totalling $199,825.20 from 21 applications, supporting community initiatives across Rarotonga and the Pa Enua, with a focus on sports, wellness and youth development.
Christmas in the Park brings festive cheer to Rarotonga
Hundreds of locals, visiting families, and tourists gathered at the National Auditorium and Domes on Thursday evening for the annual Christmas in the Park event, hosted by Rotaract Rarotonga.
Building dreams, kit by kit
Next Kit Home, a two-year-old local company, is striving to make building homes simpler and more affordable in the Cook Islands.
Family feud erupts at investiture ceremony
In an emotional display of cultural tensions, families gathered in a noisy fervent and physical ‘pato’i’ (protest) during the ‘akauru’uru’anga’ (traditional investiture ceremony) for the Pera Mataiapo Tutara title of Vaka Puaikura at the Kainganui Marae this week.
Legacy lives on: Tekeu honoured with ancestral Mataiapo title
Fifty-six years after his late father held the title, Tekeu Maki Tekeu, 68, was yesterday invested with the Ta Mataiapo title of Matavera.
Water cartage on the rise as residents battle low pressure
The much-needed rain yesterday is expected to bring some relief to Rarotonga residents residing on higher grounds who continue to battle low or no water pressure.
Kavera crash accused on strict bail conditions
A man facing multiple charges following a major crash in Kavera on Sunday evening has been remanded on bail under four strict conditions by the Criminal Court.
Cook Islands pledges support for women’s empowerment and gender equality
The Cook Islands delegation led by Internal Affairs Minister Vainetutai Rose Toki-Brown “actively” participated in the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on the Beijing+30 Review, held in Bangkok, Thailand, from November 19–21.
Serving success: Teen’s late-night grind for tennis trip
A 14-year-old aspiring professional tennis player from Tupapa has turned to late-night hustle and creativity to raise funds for a significant milestone in his sporting journey.
Controversy over water bills- Tourism Industry Council calls for ‘dry run’
The Tourism Industry Council has suggested that the first water bill issued this month be treated as a ‘dry run’ due to concerns about the fairness and transparency of the new water billing system.
Mangaia Science Expo: Island students explore ‘Beyond the Sky’
Mangaia School students and island residents are being treated to a rare opportunity to participate in a science expo titled “Te Rangi Atea – Beyond the Sky,” held on the island this week.
Call the expert: Specialist shares expertise on tiling solutions
For over eight years, Nick Reeves has been providing specialised tiling, waterproofing, and adhesive solutions in the Cook Islands.
Bikers to rally for White Ribbon
Cook Islands will mark the 30th anniversary of the White Ribbon Campaign this Friday with a motorbike rally.
Browne challenges Religious Restrictions Act, proposes ‘immediate comprehensive review’
The comments from the Minister for Justice concerning the registration of religious organisations in the Cook Islands warrant careful legal, constitutional, and human rights consideration, says the Leader of the Opposition.
Driver charged over Kavera crash involving multiple vehicles
The driver who is alleged to have caused a major crash in Kavera on Sunday night has been charged and is expected to appear at the Criminal Court in Avarua today.
Feeling the heat: Consumers shocked by massive gas price hike
The price of LPG cooking gas has significantly increased due to various factors including delayed freight supply and ongoing inflation, impacting businesses and consumers.
‘We want to stay’: Blackrock Preschool community dismayed over relocation
Concerned parents and grandparents of children attending Blackrock Preschool have expressed dismay over Cook Islands Investment Corporation’s decision to relocate the beloved preschool to prioritise the development of sporting codes.
Cook Islands participates in diplomatic conference on Design Law Treaty
Cook Islands continues its active engagement with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), participating in the Diplomatic Conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, earlier this month to finalise the Design Law Treaty (DLT).
Cook Islands scholar joins science academy
Cook Islands will benefit from the launch of the Pacific Academy of Sciences, which promotes the study of natural and social science, indigenous knowledge and technology.
First Cook Islander joins prestigious fellowship
As the first Cook Islander to be accepted into a “lifetime” fellowship, Louisa Castledine is looking forward to introducing Cook Islands to a global league of academic leaders, change-makers and visionaries.
Confirmation ceremony brings together Rarotonga Catholic community
The Avarua St Joseph’s Cathedral and Matavera Sacred Heart Parish gathered together on Sunday to celebrate in the spiritual journey of Catholic students as they received the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Court briefs
Hiwi Wauatai, who admitted to carelessly driving in Takuvaine on May 13 this year, was discharged without a conviction at the Criminal Court in Avarua last Thursday.