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Indulge in luxury at Pacific Resort Rarotonga’s new nail salon and massage room

Thursday 22 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features, Go Local

Pacific Resort Rarotonga is thrilled to announce the opening of “Pacific Lounge” – their new nail salon and massage room – offering guests the ultimate in pampering and relaxation.

Non-resident Ambassadors present their letters of credence to King’s Representative

Thursday 22 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) facilitated the presentation of credentials by Ambassadors from the Kingdom of Norway, Italy, the Kingdom of Thailand, and The Swiss Confederation (Switzerland) in Rarotonga yesterday.

Cook Islands to host Australian Governor General

Thursday 22 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands will be hosting the Australian Governor-General David Hurley AC DSC (Retd), his wife Linda Hurley, and their delegation next week.

Archaeologists unearth rich heritage

Thursday 22 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Culture, Features, Local, National

Archaeologists visiting the Cook Islands have uncovered a formation of rocks at the Arai-Te-Tonga marae at Tupapa.

Air NZ ‘recovery flight’ to Raro set up after plane hit by lightning

Thursday 22 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National

An Air New Zealand flight destined for Rarotonga had to turn back after the plane was struck with lightning early yesterday morning.

Turtle tour safety boat vandalised

Thursday 22 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National

The destruction of an expensive Go Local Turtle Tours safety boat, has the company’s young owners shocked and dismayed at the extent a ‘heartless’ vandal has gone to try and sabotage their successful business.

Teacher shortage, 24 vacant positions: Minister

Thursday 22 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, Education, National

Cook Islands Ministry of Education has at least 24 vacancies at the moment, and they’re looking abroad to fill them.

$1.3m agriculture budget insufficient: Heather

Thursday 22 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands United Party leader Teariki Heather is calling on the Agriculture Budget to be doubled in the future.

Fresh is best: From farm to your table

Thursday 22 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National

Farm-fresh vendors Turua Mamaou (left), Ngamata Maropa and Heimata Nicholas, sell their produce at Punanga Nui Market.

NES management labelled ‘ineffective’ following audit

Thursday 22 June 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

Cash controls, processes and management at the National Environment Service were ineffective.

Kata: Money on food

Wednesday 21 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Team spirit in Men’s Netball competition

Wednesday 21 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Netball, Sports

Cook Islands and the Fiji Community’s team spirit at the inaugural Men’s Netball Competition 2023 has been acknowledged by Netball Cook Islands.

PET TALK: Unwanted puppies and how to stop them

Wednesday 21 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Opinion, Pet Talk

I have always admired people who are able to start a job and see it through, despite not seeming to make progress, writes Dr Michael Baer of Te Are Manu Vet Clinic.

Rekindling the spirit of the past to shape the future

Wednesday 21 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

In a heart-warming display of nostalgia, a group of former students from the 50s and 60s have united with a shared vision of forming an association dedicated to preserving their cherished memories and supporting their old college.

Church reopens its doors in dedication service

Wednesday 21 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

After three months of labour intensive renovations the Arorangi Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) will open its new doors tomorrow for its anticipated Dedication and Reopening ceremony.

Investors pour cash into seabed mineral exploration company

Wednesday 21 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, National

Moana Minerals is not expecting any major changes to how they operate, despite the recent investment into its parent company Ocean Minerals by American firm Odyssey Marine Exploration.

Resorts locked in dates for Pacific Islands Forum

Wednesday 21 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum, Tourism

With a couple of months into the welcoming of Pacific Islands leaders for the 52nd Pacific Island Forum Leaders Meeting, resorts on Rarotonga have started receiving bookings.

High profile fraud trial: ‘Messenger is the safest mode of communication, not calls or texts’

Wednesday 21 June 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

More details of communications between former National Environment Service director Nga Puna and staff have been revealed in Court.

New Zealand recession ‘technical’, says Cook Islands Prime Minister

Wednesday 21 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown is confident the nation can weather the storms of New Zealand’s recession but Opposition leader Tina Browne says she thinks the PM is being naïve.

Man in possession of cannabis to face court

Wednesday 21 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

A passenger of an incoming flight on Saturday morning was arrested and charged for possession of cannabis.