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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’.
Holiday mayhem: Three crashes and eight boozed drivers in Rarotonga
Police have attended to three motor vehicle crashes in Rarotonga over the weekend.
Police confirm alcohol, speed in fatal motorcycle accident
Police have determined alcohol and speed were factors in Sunday’s fatal motorcycle accident on Aitutaki.
Te Ipukarea Society: Creative ways to reduce waste this Christmas in the Cook Islands
It is that time of the year again, the season of gift-giving and yummy kaikais. Together with all the fun and good times spent with family, opening presents and eating more than usual, there will also be an enormous amount of rubbish generated.
‘Be sensitive to your children’s needs, wellbeing and safety’
Traditionally considered the most wonderful time of the year, the festive season can also be a challenging time, says Punanga Tauturu Inc coordinator Rebeka Buchanan.
Keep calm and carry on: Air NZ and Cook Islands Tourism urge festive respect
Cook Islands Tourism has echoed Air New Zealand’s message for travellers to ‘keep calm and carry on’ this coming holiday season.
‘Remember the teachings of Jesus’
Kia orana tatou katoatoa, on behalf of my family and our Cook Islands government, I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and very best wishes for the holiday season.
Opposition focuses on shared visions
Merry Christmas and a triumphant New Year to our beloved nation! As we celebrate, let us focus on a radiant future for all.
Police gear up for safe and peaceful Christmas
Kia Orana and Christmas greetings to you all!
Festive feasts at a fortune: Shoppers bite the bullet for holiday cheer
Despite the strain on their wallets, shoppers in Rarotonga have no other option but to continue their festive shopping, even with skyrocketing prices.
Highest crash count in four years: Police
Road safety and better driving behaviour is dominating the messaging by Police this festive season, as the holiday period gets underway.
New blood, fresh energy: Rotaract Rarotonga welcomes new executive team
Rotaract Rarotonga held its first annual general meeting (AGM) post-Covid on Wednesday, electing a new executive team after the “major success” of Christmas in the Park last week.
Immigration explains status situation
Cook Islands Foreign Affairs and Immigration has issued a statement in light of returning Cook Islanders voicing frustration with immigration processes as they arrive home to share Christmas with loved ones.
TMO launches cervical cancer self-testing programme
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health has taken a step further into improving women’s health in the Cook Islands by launching the Cervical Cancer Self-Testing Programme that will commence in January 2024.
Jetstar flights to Rarotonga sell out for festive season
Most Jetstar flights to and from Rarotonga, through the Sydney and Auckland routes, have been sold out this festive season.
Accused facing indecent assault, contempt charges allowed to travel
An expat facing a charge of indecent assault and two charges of contempt has been allowed to travel overseas.
Rarotonga Airport gears up for 50th anniversary with water fountain blessing
In preparation for the Rarotonga International Airport’s 50th anniversary celebration on January 29, 2024, a small ceremony was held yesterday to bless the new and refreshing water fountain garden feature.
PM welcomes discussions on subsidised public transport
Government assistance could be on the way for a struggling Cook Islands public service.
Star compass to guide navigation centre on Aitutaki
Construction of the outdoor star compass for the “Akairo Tuku Kaveinga Māori” project in Aitutaki, spearheaded by Te Puna Marama Voyaging Foundation, is expected to begin in January.
Supermarkets fully stocked for festive feasting
The two main supermarkets in Rarotonga have enough stocks for the festive season, and Aitutaki is also fully stocked to meet the demands of residents, returning Cook Islanders, and visitors who have started to arrive on the island.
Cooks joins regional consumer protection, economic regulators
Cook Islands has officially become a member of the Pacific Islands Network of Competition Consumer and Economic Regulators (PINCCER) - a ground breaking initiative aimed at fostering fair competition, pricing transparency, and robust consumer protection practices across the Pacific region.