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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’.
Cyclone warnings issued as low pressure system hits the Cooks
Official cyclone warnings have been issued as the Cook Islands braces for a bumpy ride with the weather.
Combating crime: Youth programme connects to community and culture
Kōrero o te ‘Ōrau’s ‘Ātui’anga ki te Tango (AKTT) youth programme offers year-long holistic learning activities for youth and families to combat recent youth crime and promote cultural connection. Candice Luke reports.
Apii Takitumu welcomes new prefects for 2024
Just over a week after starting back at school, Apii Takitumu welcomed in the month of February by hosting their prefect’s induction day at the Holy Spirit Revival Church yesterday morning.
Te Ipukarea Society: Keeping our waterways in check
Monitoring the quality of our stream water is a useful way to inform us whether some of our land use practices are impacting the health of our freshwater stream ecosystems and eventually our lagoon.
18-year-old seeks help for urgent medical treatment
Fundraising efforts are underway to help 18-year-old Valyla Hickes get the medical treatment she needs in Fiji.
Maungaroa Valley inches closer to UNESCO world heritage status
The Maungaroa Valley in the Cook Islands is one step closer to becoming a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognising its cultural significance and prompting calls for wider protection of cultural and natural heritage sites in the region.
We were all young once’: Youth social worker encourages calm and kindness
On the final day of Te Kainga O Pa Taunga mental health workshop at Sinai Hall yesterday, practising councillor Sandra Cowen addressed children and adolescents’ emotional problems and preventative strategies for frontline workers.
Driver escapes injury but not conviction after crash in Aroa
A 24-year-old motorist who escaped serious injury when his van veered off the road in Aroa and tumbled into a stream has not escaped conviction.
No person is above the law: Brown
Prime Minister Mark Brown confirmed Tongareva seat is vacant after former deputy prime minister Robert Tapaitau’s conviction, triggering a by-election within 60 days.
Filipino community welcomes changes to immigration policy
The Rarotonga Filipino community has welcomed the recent change in immigration policy allowing foreign workers to have a secondary job.
Heatwave to last until April, says weather office
Cook Islands is expected to experience temperatures close to 30 degrees Celsius until April, according to the Meteorological Service.
Minister Nicholas initiates work experience programme for college students
College students have been given the opportunity to gain firsthand exposure to various government agencies through a work experience programme.
Alleged brawlers told to clean their act up in court
Multiple men have appeared in court charged with fighting in a public place following an incident at Super Brown in Nikao on Sunday January 28.
Tapaitau remains in office, awaiting removal process
Cook Islands Deputy Prime Minister remains in office despite conviction while awaiting formal removal process and potential appeal.
PM calls for defence and security arrangement with Australia and NZ
Prime Minister Mark Brown has proposed a trilateral defence and security co-operation arrangement between the Cook Islands, New Zealand, and Australia.
Tourism rebound strong, despite challenges
The Cook Islands Tourism Corporation had highlighted some of its key challenges and mitigation strategies in its annual report for the year ending June 30, 2023, submitted to Parliament last December.
Cook Islands to celebrate first anniversary of decriminalisation with Anuanua festival
A week-long celebration of ‘love, acceptance and unity’ will mark the first anniversary of the Cook Islands decriminalising same-sex relations.
Construction of new multi-million dollar five star resort is underway
Construction of a $20 million resort is underway in what is understood to be Rarotonga’s first five- star operation. Al Williams reports.
Chamber of Commerce and Tourism welcome immigration policy changes
The Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce welcomes the recent immigration policy changes, though some of their proposed revisions were not adopted.
Frontline workers tackle stress and anxiety
“Anxiety presents in physical sensations, thoughts and behaviour. It’s something most people will experience at some point in life. Shortness of breath, dizziness, palpitations, and sweating can be signs of anxiety. Thoughts may turn to dread, terror, doom and apprehension. It can disrupt routine and relationships when behaviour changes, causing irritability and difficulty sleeping.”
