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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’.
Parental involvement key to student success: Yaqona
Proud parents and families of Nukutere College turned out in full force with an abundance of ei tipani and tiare māori to reward their children’s academic and sporting achievements at the prize giving awards ceremony yesterday morning.
Weed busting success in Rarotonga
There was a satisfied sigh across Rarotonga recently. Two visits by Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research NZ researchers to the Pacific island had revealed that the natural enemies introduced over the past few years to attack various weeds were all performing, or beginning to work, as expected.
Te Ipukarea Society continues its periodic programme
Here in the Cook Islands, and more specifically in the Pa Enua, young girls experiencing the menstrual cycle for the first time can find it quite overwhelming.
Global climate fund needs to be ‘easier, more accessible’
Cook Islands residents dedicated to combating climate change have urged representatives of the world’s largest climate fund to make its application process ‘easier and more accessible’.
A colourful fundraising success for Autism Cook Islands
The 2023 Air New Zealand Te Kara Run in support of Autism Cook Islands drew a massive crowd of around 1000 families and children in the biggest, the most fun and colourful fundraising event of the year.
Man fined for parole breaches
A 20-year-old man has been fined $80 for breaching his parole conditions by entering a licensed premises and consuming alcohol.
‘Careless driver’ retains licence, picks up $3395 in fines and costs
A man charged with careless driving causing injury has avoided losing his driver licence, but has been landed with more than $3000 in fines and reparation costs.
Miracle baby defies all odds
A baby born in New Zealand to Rarotonga parents at 23 weeks has defied all odds and is now thriving after overcoming a series of complications since her birth over a month ago.
Date set for ‘final submissions’ in high profile trial
The ongoing dishonesty charges faced by recently reinstated Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau, former National Environment Service (NES) director Nga Puna, and his wife and former Secretary of Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI), Diane Charlie-Puna will again be heard in court.
PM to catch Pacific Games action en route to COP28
Prime Minister Mark Brown left the country yesterday to lead the Cook Islands delegation to the 28th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) in Dubai, but not before making a stop in Honiara, Solomon Islands, to catch some Pacific Games action.
Cooks stand together to stamp out domestic violence
While an international campaign to end violence against women and girls is marked tomorrow, Saturday, November 25, Cook Islands Police concerns continue to focus on the sustained level of domestic violence incidents reported locally, each month.
Truck seen fleeing scene after late night crash
A blue truck is reported of have fled the scene after a power pole was taken out next door to the Love Café in Matavera late Wednesday evening.
Nightclub brawl accused told to remain in the Cook Islands
One of eight visitors from Australia allegedly involved in a brawl at a Rarotonga nightclub has been told to remain in the Cook Islands.
Nightclub brawler fined $2250
One of 11 men involved in a brawl on Rarotonga has been convicted and fined more than $2000 for his part in the incident.
Mangaia celebrates completion of major infrastructure upgrade
A ceremony was held on Mangaia on Tuesday to commemorate the successful completion of a two-year programme of extensive infrastructure improvements and investments in the island’s people, writes Pam Steele on Mangaia.
Electric cars to go up for sale
A number of cars bought by Cook Islands Government for $1.7 million, and used during the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting held earlier this month, will go up for sale next week.
Cook Islands prepares to host 20th Pacific Tuna Commission Meeting
Following the successful hosting of the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in November, the Cook Islands is preparing to welcome hundreds of officials and observers to the region’s largest annual gathering of tuna fisheries negotiators.
Cook Islands, Mexico forge diplomatic ties
The Cook Islands and Mexico formalised diplomatic relations via an Exchange of Note Verbales on Tuesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration confirmed.
‘Superpower’ students unleash their creativity in silent auction
Vivid art pieces created by special needs “superpower” students at Nukutere College are set to go up in a two-day “silent” auction which starts today.
Conserve or be prosecuted: To Tatou Vai takes steps to address water scarcity
Rarotonga’s water system agency, To Tatou Vai (TTV), has issued a warning that it has the authority to prosecute individuals for wasting water amidst concerns about declining levels at the island’s intakes.
