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Resort staff ditch the suits, grab the gloves for community cleanup
Saturday 27 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Earlier this week, Club Raro Resort staff took it upon themselves to step out into the community and engage in some environmental clean-up campaign.
‘Miracle baby’ Mana discharged after 128 days in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Saturday 27 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Local, National, Weekend
After 128 days in intensive care, “miracle baby” Mana Te-Hine-Toa Pearl Castledine was finally discharged from the Waikato Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in New Zealand.
Environment agency approves plan to remove grounded ship
Saturday 27 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Local, National, Outer Islands
The National Environment Service (NES) has completed its environmental assessment for removing the stranded vessel MV Grinna from the Manihiki reef after multiple failed attempts.
‘We are hurt’: French visitors gutted following brazen theft
Saturday 27 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National
French tourists Chauvet Pierre and Ledroit Charlotte are pleading with Rarotonga to reach out to those around them for the whereabouts of their stolen documents. Losirene Lacanivalu reports.
Airport gears up for Kia Orana Day
Friday 26 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Celebrating the richness of people and culture, the Airport Authority Cook Islands will today host a special Kia Orana Day as part of their 50th anniversary celebration on Monday.
LPG price jumps $0.17 in Aitutaki, fuel remains steady
Friday 26 January 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Local, National
Petrol and diesel prices remain steady in the latest Price Order, the first for 2024.
Tourists robbed in broad daylight
Friday 26 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National
Police have labelled an incident where a visiting couple were robbed of their valuables at a Titikaveka beach on Wednesday afternoon as a ‘disgraceful, brazen act of theft’. Losirene Lacanivalu reports.
Lewis hands in resignation to CISNOC
Thursday 25 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Education, Local, National, Other Sports, Sports
New Education Secretary Owen Lewis has handed in his resignation to the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC), while it is understood he will remain in an acting position, unpaid, as secretary general until a suitable replacement is found.
Running Rarotonga loop for charity
Thursday 25 January 2024 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Local, National
A New Zealand social justice advocate has raised nearly $2000 to help struggling Kiwi youth with the promise of running the 32-kilometre loop around Rarotonga.
Airport Market Days draw crowds
Thursday 25 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
After the exhilarating Airport Runway experience on Tuesday afternoon, Airport Authority Cook Islands (AACI) got back into gear early yesterday morning for the official opening of their Market Days.
High sea swells to subside later today, says Meteorological Service
Thursday 25 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Weather
The Cook Islands Meteorological Service says the high sea swells affecting both the Northern and Southern groups are expected to calm down later today.
Airport seeks funding for phase two
Thursday 25 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National
The Cook Islands Airport Authority is moving into the second phase of the multi-million dollar project to replace the old concrete slabs.
Tourist safe after a night on the mountain
Wednesday 24 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
A 40-year-old tourist was located at the Ikurangi track after a night in the cold, and police say it was not exactly a rescue mission for them since the tourist took care of herself and was still fit.
Cooks rates poorly in WHO and World Bank universal health coverage report
Wednesday 24 January 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health, Local, National
Cook Islands has ranked poorly in the Pacific according to a Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Global Monitoring Report, produced by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Bank.
Volunteer fire brigade kicks off 2024 with more resources
Tuesday 23 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade has new resources in the battle against the blaze.
Airport tour offers rare glimpse into Rarotonga’s travel hub
Tuesday 23 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, Local, National
In the lead up to next week’s 50th anniversary celebration of the Rarotonga International Airport, passengers on “Flight Bus Number 50” public tour broke into heartfelt island songs, cherishing the milestone moment of riding along the airport runway.
Transport sees rise in licence renewals
Monday 22 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
The Cook Islands Land Transport Authority saw increased licence renewals, policy development, and promising initiatives in Pa Enua, with road safety collaboration and legislative review planned for the future.
Pause on Sydney flights estimated to cost national economy $2.21m
Monday 22 January 2024 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Economy, Local, National, Tourism
The Cook Islands economy is bracing for a more than $2 million loss in revenue when direct flights from Australia are suspended for the final month of summer.
$1.7 million govt electric cars not compatible with charging station
Monday 22 January 2024 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, Local, National
A $1.7 million fleet of electric cars bought by the government were not compatible with the intended charging station at Te Aponga Uira (TAU), forcing authorities to install two at the Office of the Prime Minister. Al Williams reports.
Trading fried chicken for fresh fruit: Visitors barter with locals
Saturday 20 January 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Local, National
Popular fast-food chains like KFC and McDonald’s are treats many locals request to be brought in by friends and family visiting from overseas.
