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National
Read, read, read
To be a writer, you need to read, read, read, says children’s book author Karen McMillan, who recently wrote Elastic Island Adventures: Rarotonga.
RMD ‘system error’ annoys taxpayer
A businessman in Rarotonga is annoyed with the Cook Islands tax department for a taxation blunder they’re calling a ‘system error’.
Bolstering national capabilities within private sector in addressing climate change challenges
The Ministry of Finance and Economic Management’s Development Coordination Division and Chamber of Commerce have joined forces for climate action under the Green Climate Fund readiness and preparatory support programme.
Weather office monitors another tropical cyclone
As Tropical Cyclone Nat (NET) decreased to a category one and moved towards Tahiti yesterday, Cook Islands Meteorological Service is monitoring another tropical cyclone.
Pa Enua calm with no reported damage
The Gale warning previously in force for all waters to the north of the Sourthern Cooks was cancelled yesterday, issued by the Cook Islands Meteorological Services (CIMS).
New vet Dr Rose hits the ground running in Raro
Cook Islands four legged and furry friends have a new doctor at Te Are Manu Vet Clinic (TAM) in Rarotonga.
Prison time for drink driver
A recidivist drink driver has been jailed after crashing his motorcycle while more than eight times the legal alcohol limit.
Man smashes car in retaliation
An 18-year-old man retaliated to being knocked off his motorcycle in a two-vehicle crash in Rarotonga by inflicting more than $2000 in damage on the opposing driver’s car.
Penrhyn by-election date confirmed
Cook Islands United Party will not nominate a candidate for the Penrhyn By-election.
New Zealand Ministers touch down in Rarotonga for 24-hour visit
New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters arrived in the Cook Islands last night after a day in Tonga.
Who paid for what?
Questions remain as to the total cost of a Samoan passenger ferry chartered by the Cook Islands government prior to Christmas and how much revenue was generated from passenger seat sales and cargo to offset taxpayer contributions.
New Zealand Ministers reaffirm Cook Islands connection
New Zealands Foreign Minister Winston Peters, and Health Minister and Minister for Pacific Peoples Dr Shane Reti are reaffirming the importance of New Zealand’s connections to the Pacific.
Schools close as high seas hit the Pa Enua
High seas surged over the shore, washing in around Tetautua School on the eastern rim of Penrhyn Island, restricting safe access for children to their classrooms.
TC Nat set to hit the Southern Cooks now cancelled
The weather warning that was in force for the northern waters of the Southern Cooks is now cancelled. The public is advised to remain vigilant as the Southern Cook Islands was set to feel the brunt of Tropical Cyclone Nat (N-E-T) as it was expected to have affected Aitutaki and Mauke last night.
Tapping into more tourism plans for the Pa Enua
Through destination development, Cook Islands Tourism Corporation is looking at opportunities, stating that “an opportunity exists to expand the tourism offering and amplify community-led tourism in the Pa Enua”.
PM confirms additional $400k to ‘maintain the pace of roadworks’
Rarotonga’s long-awaited road improvement projects will receive an additional $400,000 with Prime Minister Mark Brown confirming government is appropriating it in the supplementary budget to “main the pace of roadworks to the end of the financial year”.
Mangaia 200 years of Gospel celebrations embraces island
The colossal amount of around $1 million has been raised for the island of Mangaia’s Te Arikianga o te Evangelia, the Arrival of the Gospel Bicentennial commemoration festivities that will be held this coming June.
More alleged brawlers expected in court this week
More alleged brawlers are expected to appear in court on Thursday after facing charges of fighting in a public place and assault with intent.
Island girls fly to big smoke and carve out their careers in tourism
Tourism is the key driver for economic development in the Cook Islands and Tereora College graduates Kubethreana Taripo and Rakiki Brown are both “excited” to be the first scholarship students to be awarded the Cook Islands Tourism Leadership Programme scholarship.
Defended hearing for reckless and drink-driving accused two years on
A reckless and drink driving case which has dragged on for two years, has been set down for a defended hearing.
Ngati Tangiiau akataoanga Rangatira
The Ngati Tangiiau chiefly tribe of Takitumu have gathered at Te Tu’ukura Marae in Turangi, Ngatangiia for the peaceful “akataoanga” traditional investiture of Maui Rangatira – Justine Matatoa Flanagan and Te Pa’u Tangi o Tangiiau Rangatira – Teremoana Peter Tamariki Monga.
Judge refuses Crown Law recommendations and spares cannabis convicted man jail time
A Judge has refused to jail a man on cannabis charges despite calls from Crown Law for a custodial sentence.