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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’.
New programme to develop next generation of Cook Islands tourism leaders
Cook Islands Tourism Corporation (CIT), Air New Zealand, and Pacific Resort Hotel Group (PRHG) have partnered to launch the Cook Islands Tourism Leadership Programme.
Cook Islands tourism booms as airline reaffirms commitment
Prime Minister Mark Brown yesterday met with Air New Zealand’s chief executive officer, Greg Foran, engaging in high-level discussions about what lies ahead for the Cook Islands and its key commercial airline partner.
Cook Islands meet to agree on revised tuna measure
There will be an agreement on the revised Western Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) Tropical Tuna Measure when the Commission meets in Rarotonga, Cook Islands in December.
Measures in place to prevent water disruption in Aitutaki during Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Retreat
Measures have been put in place in Aitutaki to ensure there is no water disruption to the public and the regional leaders attending the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders retreat next week.
Nursing students and Red Cross host elderly group for health promotion project
Giving back to the community, Bachelor of Nursing Pacific students and the Cook Islands Red Cross Society hosted Te Are Pa Metua elderly group last week.
Cook Islands supports UN resolution on Gaza ‘truce’
Cook Islands supports the United Nations (UN) resolution for an ‘immediate, durable and sustained humanitarian truce’ between Israeli forces and Hamas militants in Gaza.
Cannabis accused awaits his day in court
Rarotonga businessman Christopher Denny is still awaiting evidence as he faces charges of possessing cannabis and a utensil.
Turama: A time to remember and honour departed loved ones
Today marks Turama or All Souls Day, a significant occasion in the Cook Islands where families commemorate their departed loved ones by decorating their graves with fragrant flowers, candles, and lights to remember and honour those who have passed on.
Chickenpox cases on the rise
Nineteen cases of chickenpox have been reported in the Cook Islands in October, but Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health says there is no outbreak of the highly contagious disease.
Partnership approach to security service delivery
Security coordinator for the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM52), Tereroa Pumati, has appealed for cooperation and assistance from residents and visitors as the country prepares to host Pacific Leaders and their delegations in Rarotonga and Aitutaki from November 6-10, 2023.
Money transfer agency meets with Fijian Community in Rarotonga
An agent from the money transfer agency KlickEx met with the Fijian Community on Thursday to highlight the benefits of using their services.
Growers collaborate with NZ company to develop business plan for farmers’ co-operative
The Kai Natura Taokotai (KNT) group is moving ahead in their co-operative mission to establish a Cook Islands growers’ company (Farmers Co-op) to support, upskill, manage risk, and innovate our primary producers’ farm businesses.
Legal aid bid continues for assault accused
A man facing assault charges is struggling to get his case heard as he awaits legal aid.
$1.7m Hyundai Ioniq EVs charge up for the Pacific Islands Forum
A motorcade of brand-new Hyundai Ioniq electric vehicles, valued at $1.7 million landed cost, purchased by the Cook Islands government for the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting next week, underwent its first drive trial around the island last week.
Tapaitau reinstated a second time as charges still pending
Robert Tapaitau has been reinstated as Deputy Prime Minister for the second time after suspension amid criminal charges, but a leader of an Opposition party says the reinstatement is ‘unfair’.
Te Ipukarea Society welcomes legal personhood of whales in international waters
Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) has welcomed the recent news on Maori and Pacific Leaders proposing legal personhood of whales in international waters to the United Nations.
Cook Islands Friends of Fiji to accord traditional welcome to PM Rabuka in Rarotonga
Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka will be accorded a full Fijian traditional welcoming ceremony when he arrives in Rarotonga for the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting.
Cook Islands YWAM leader pays tribute to organisation founderal
A Cook Islands Christian leader has given thanks following the passing of a founding member of an interdenominational training organisation.
Claim of cocaine in the Cooks
A New Zealand DJ (disc jockey) facing multiple drug charges wants his bail conditions changed so he can work on Rarotonga.
Rarotonga bustling with weekend cruise ship visit
Rarotonga was bustling on Saturday with a visiting cruise ship and a Rugby World Cup final.
