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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’.
Prime Minister Mark Brown happy with Pacific Islands Forum meeting success
The newly endorsed Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF) has received $50million from Saudi Arabia.
High profile burglary accused enters not guilty pleas
A man facing joint burglary charges in relation to multiple burglaries on Rarotonga has entered not guilty pleas.
Petition questioning bail conditions attracts 3000 signatures following late night brawl on Rarotonga
An online petition questioning the bail conditions around six men facing multiple charges over a late night brawl on Rarotonga has attracted more than 3000 signatures.
Familiar faces honour those who fought
The Last Post played on a bugle by John Hinton, followed by a minute of silence, signaled the start of the poignant Remembrance Day parade.
Strengthening unity and resilience: Lessons from the Blue Pacific Continent
My recent journey through the Pacific over the past two weeks has been an enlightening experience, one that has left an enduring impression on my perspective.
Cook Islands community delivers ‘impressive setup and hospitality’ for 52nd PIF Leaders’ Meeting: A ‘very beautiful’ event
Though leaders from the region did not agree on all the matters they discussed during this week’s Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting, there’s one thing no one disputes: the people of the Cook Islands staged a spectacular event, writes Rachel Reeves.
Pavilion proves a success for Cook Islands vendors
The Pacific Partnerships for Prosperity (PPfP) Pavilion was hailed a success, with 55 food and crafts vendors and exhibitors participating at the three-day event this week.
Forum brings economic boom to Aitutaki
The stunning island of Aitutaki co-hosted the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting for the second time, their first being in 2012, welcoming regional leaders this week for their retreat in the island’s picturesque lagoon.
Te Ipukarea Society: Deep Rising paints ‘a very different picture around seabed mining’
This past week on Tuesday at the Empire Cinema we launched the documentary called Deep Rising. This thought-provoking movie, narrated by Jason Momoa of Aquaman fame, dives down to the depths of the ocean to investigate the future plans for mining the seabed for valuable metals.
‘Misunderstanding’: Brown on Nauru President’s exit
Nauru President David Adeang’s abrupt departure from the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting may have been a case of misunderstanding, says Forum chair and Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Pacific Island leaders criticised for silence on Israel-Hamas conflict
Protesters who implored Pacific Islands leaders to condemn Israel’s ongoing attack on Palestine are ‘hugely disappointed’ the issue was not raised during a five-day meeting between the region’s leaders in the Cook Islands.
Cook Islands to commemorate Armistice Day
At 11am on November 11, 1918, the Armistice treaty was officially signed, marking the end of the First World War.
Grave mistake: Senior motorist takes ‘wrong turn’ at Panama Cemetery
A senior motorist was reportedly overtaking another vehicle when he lost control of the van he was driving and ended up in the cemetery at Panama.
Nightclub brawl suspects rush to wedding after bail
Six men, all from Australia, and charged with a range of offences related to a brawl in a Rarotonga nightclub, had a narrow window of time to make it to a wedding following a court appearance on Friday.
Residents of northern group islands lose cargo in ship fire
Residents of the northern group islands lost some of their cargo when MV Lady Moana caught fire en route to its first stop at Penrhyn.
French Minister recognises Cook Islands’ marine conservation efforts
French Secretary for the Sea Hervé Berville yesterday visited the Nikao seawall Te Marae Moana mural project, acknowledging the artwork and the work done around marine conservation in the Cook Islands.
‘Full on brawl’ at nightclub sees two stabbed and Police backup called
A ‘full on brawl went out of control’ at Rehab Nightclub late Wednesday evening resulted in two stabbings and multiple people taken to hospital with injuries.
More than $59 million for climate-resilient infrastructure
Plans to pump more than US$35 million (NZ$59.4m) into upgrading infrastructure within the Cook Islands community to help tackle climate change are in development.
Geo-strategic interest should not dictate leaders’ priorities: Brown
Pacific Islands Forum Leaders chair and Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown hopes that the leaders will leave Rarotonga this week with a deeper appreciation and shared understanding of what it means to speak out about the importance of and respect for ‘our voices, our choices, and our Pacific way’.
China vows to continue supporting Pacific nations through Belt and Road Initiative
China will make further announcements on its support for the Pacific region today at the final day of the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Rarotonga.
