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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’.
Cook Islands schools to benefit from ADB-funded WASH facilities upgrade
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced the commencement of project works to improve the water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) facilities of Cook Islands’ schools this month.
Arthur appointed immigration head
Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) Mark Brown, confirmed the appointment of Chere Arthur as principal immigration officer earlier this month.
Search continues
Police are appealing to the public for assistance in their ongoing search for 15-year-old Allan Murare, pictured, who was last seen leaving his Arorangi home on the morning of Wednesday, November 8, at around 5am.
Confrontation at courthouse as two groups trade insults
Tensions boiled over as Police were forced to separate two groups of people at the Ministry of Justice Building in Avarua shortly after the appearance of eight men in court facing charges related to a brawl on Rarotonga.
It’s not as colourful: Cook Islanders working to make tourism regenerative
Visitors to the Cook Islands are being encouraged to look beyond the picture perfect post-card and give back to the environment when holidaying there. By Eleisha Foon of RNZ Pacific.
Ngāti Maoate tribe honours Samoan heritage with land gift
The Ngāti Maoate tribe, who have close blood ties to the Mata’afa line of Samoa, have gifted land to the Samoan community on Rarotonga.
Koutu Nui calls for systematic review of Cook Islands land law
Koutu Nui, a group of sub chiefs, has presented its submission to the Parliamentary Select Committee considering two amendments to the Cook Islands Act 1915, proposed by Opposition Leader Tina Browne.
Security beefed up: Four more charged in Rarotonga nightclub brawl
Four more men have been arrested, charged and appeared in court facing fighting offences following a brawl at a Rarotonga nightclub last week.
MV Lady Moana fire investigation underway: Ministry of Transport
An investigation into the fire that broke out onboard cargo vessel MV Lady Moana about 60 nautical miles off Penrhyn over a week ago is underway, says the Ministry of Transport.
Family appeals for help in locating missing teen
The family of a 15-year-old Arorangi boy who has been missing for a week is pleading for support from the community to bring him back home safely.
Police make eighth arrest in nightclub brawl case
Police have made another arrest in connection with last week’s brawl at a Rarotonga nightclub, as an online petition questioning the bail conditions of co-accused continues to gain traction.
Climate change a major threat to children’s rights in Pacific region: UNCRC
The United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) are returning to the Pacific Island Countries to take stock of their efforts to advance children’s rights.
Suwarrow guardians return to Rarotonga after six-month mission
After six months away to carry out necessary monitoring of sailing vessels to the Cook Islands Suwarrow National Park, veteran park ranger Harry Papa’i and assistant park ranger Maarateina Vakapora have safely returned home to Rarotonga on MV Lady Moana.
Rabuka humbled by support from Fijian diaspora in Cook Islands
Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka was humbled by the support he received from Fijians residing and working in Rarotonga and Aitutaki during his weeklong visit for the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting last week.
Vaka Paikea takes a dry dock vacation in preparation for cyclone season
In preparation for the upcoming cyclone season, which runs from November to April, Te Puna Marama Voyaging Foundation’s Vaka Paikea was lifted out of Avatiu Port and onto dry dock at the Punanga Nui Market seaside grounds yesterday.
Commissioner Keenan highlights Cook Islands’ role in Pacific maritime security
Regional maritime cooperation and capacity strengthening were a key part of Cook Islands’ interests at this year’s Indo-Pacific Sea Power Conference in Sydney, recently.
‘No room for complacency’
A large crowd gathered at the National Auditorium on Sunday for the annual Cyclone Season Prayer Service, as two to three named cyclones are expected to pass through the Cook Islands this tropical cyclone season.
Trained to tame : Corrections staff sharpen skills as security concerns rise
Recent arrests have come as a stark reminder to Corrective Services staff in stepping up to prepare for emergency situations within prison walls.
Providing more and better health care, TMO launches strategic plan
With the mission to provide exceptional clinical care for the people of Cook Islands, the Ministry of Health has been working closely with Pasifika Medical to provide and look after those who are referred to New Zealand for further care.
Persistent offender gets three days’ jail for probation breach
A woman who has been repeatedly warned she will go to jail, was released from custody following a string of charges, over a period of months.
