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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’.
Pacific tuna at stake: Global leaders gather for sustainable solution
Cook Islands is hosting the 20th regular session of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC20), which oversees the world’s largest tuna fisheries, this week.
Year 13 students tackle work experience
Year 13 students from Tereora College, are participating in a five-day work experience programme across several divisions of the Cook Islands Trading Corporation (CITC).
Cops to converge on Raro for conference
Pacific Islands chiefs of Police are invested in key areas to improve policing and outcomes across the region.
Former staffer makes claim of sexual assault at TMO
A former staffer has jumped in with claims of sexual assault following allegations of a toxic workplace culture at Te Marae Ora.
National Environment Service staffers travel to Aitutaki for causeway inspection at Lagoon Private Island Resort
National Environment Service staffers head to Aitutaki this week to assess the state of a temporary causeway at the redevelopment of upmarket Lagoon Private Island Resort.
Cook Islands national dies in traffic incident in Honiara
A Cook Islands national has died in a traffic incident in Honiara. Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) and the Pacific Games organising committee both released statements over the weekend.
Pa Enua schools turn trash into treasure in Sanitarium Creative Art Competition
Students in the Pa Enua demonstrated their artistic prowess by designing sculptures from recycled Sanitarium product packaging in the Sanitarium Creative Art Schools Competition, facilitated by the Cook Islands Trading Corporation (CITC).
Te Ipukarea Society: The radiating depths of our Marae Moana
Scientists raise alarm over radioactivity risks in polymetallic nodule mining Is the radioactivity of polymetallic nodules an problem? The simple answer to that question is, we do not know. Yet.
Apii Takitumu honours dedicated teachers and academic achievers
Early Childhood Education (ECE) students from Titikaveka participated in the Apii Takitumu prize-giving event held on Thursday morning at the Revival Church in Matavera.
Fishermen, environment group seek solutions to dwindling fish stocks
Dwindling fish numbers and the potential impact of deep sea mining on fish are among the issues in Cook Islands waters that fishermen and an environmental group want to see addressed at an upcoming meeting in Rarotonga between the Pacific’s fisheries ministries.
Pa Enua schools turn trash into treasure in Sanitarium Creative Art Competition
Students in the Pa Enua demonstrated their artistic prowess by designing sculptures from recycled Sanitarium product packaging in the Sanitarium Creative Art Schools Competition, facilitated by the Cook Islands Trading Corporation (CITC).
Apii Takitumu honours dedicated teachers and academic achievers
Early Childhood Education (ECE) students from Titikaveka participated in the Apii Takitumu prize-giving event held on Thursday morning at the Revival Church in Matavera.
Fishermen, environment group seek solutions to dwindling fish stocks
Dwindling fish numbers and the potential impact of deep sea mining on fish are among the issues in Cook Islands waters that fishermen and an environmental group want to see addressed at an upcoming meeting in Rarotonga between the Pacific’s fisheries ministries.
Takitumu Conservation launches management plan to intensify protection of endemic karekori
The Takitumu Conservation Area (TCA) Committee and National Environment Service have launched a management plan through to 2030.
Drink driver fell asleep, crashed into power pole
An 18-year-old motorist was nearly three times the legal alcohol limit when he fell asleep behind the wheel and collided with a power pole in Rarotonga.
Apii Takitumu dux: ‘Work hard’
The Apii Takitumu Primary School dux prize for the top 2023 academic student of the school this year was awarded to Vanessa Tua-Trood from Ngatangiia.
Cook Islands joins global youth call for urgent action on global climate change
Young leaders from around the world are demanding action with the Cook Islands raising its voice in highlighting the real threat climate change poses for Pacific nations.
Cook Islands elected to two key UNESCO committees
Cook Islands was elected to two key committees during the 42nd session of the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) this month.
Cook Islands welcomes NZ’s coalition government
The Cook Islands Government has congratulated New Zealand’s newly sworn-in government and expressed its eagerness to engage with them in the new year.
Cook Islands receives IMO support for maritime efficiency
Cook Islands is receiving support from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to “achieve the most efficient maritime transport as possible”.