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Marumaru Atua heads for Palmerston
Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Local, National, Outer Islands, Weekend
Vaka Marumaru Atua has departed for Palmerston Island on a chartered trip to collect the Project Working Group (PWG) who are working with the island community to address the rat problem.
Cruise ship makes unplanned stop due to medical incidents
Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, Local, National
Cruise ship Coral Princess made an unplanned stop in Rarotonga on Tuesday as two people required medical attention, while it is understood a passenger on an inbound Air New Zealand flight to Rarotonga died this week.
Minister denies involvement with South Korean cult Grace Rd Church
Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
Minister Vaine “Mac” Mokoroa has been quick to dismiss suggestions that members of the controversial South Korean cult Grace Road Church have recently visited the Cook Islands, while others remain silent.
Lahaina fundraising event brings in $10k and more to come . .
Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
Rarotonga turned up in the wind and rain as part of a combined effort to support the fire destroyed town of Lahaina, in Maui, Hawaii.
A dream catch . . .
Tuesday 12 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Visitors on board a Raro Fishing Charters vessel eturned to Avatiu Harbour ecstatic as they had just become part of their very own extraordinary fishing tale, reeling in their biggest fish ever.
New water tanks for Manihiki
Friday 8 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands
New water tanks have been installed in the island of Manihiki to provide homes in the two island communities of Tukao and Tauhunu with more access to drinking water.
Lahaina fundraiser to feature food, fun and music
Friday 8 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
In support for the fire destroyed town of Lahaina, in Maui, Hawaii, a fundraising event will be held tomorrow on Rarotonga featuring dozens of musicians and a taste of the Pacific.
More than $50k raised for ‘giving’ couple
Friday 8 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
More than $50,000 of monetary donations and radiothon pledges for Mama Kafo and Papa Pae Tuteru from the village of Oire Nikao in a combined effort to assist them after their two-storey home in Nikao was destroyed by a fire earlier this month.
Jehovah’s Witnesses return to Rarotonga to host their first large convention since 2019
Thursday 7 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National
After a three-year pandemic pause, one of the world’s largest convention organisations will resume a series of worldwide programs, with Rarotonga set to host two events spanning two consecutive weekends from 9 September to 17 September.
Drowning cause of death over the weekend, Police say
Tuesday 5 September 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Crime, Local, National, Tourism
Water safety tips have been reissued after Rarotonga recorded its third drowning death this year.
More questions surrounding ‘concrete pads' outside of Apii Takitumu grounds
Tuesday 5 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Local, National
Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) Albert Nicholas has clarified questions surrounding the newly constructed concrete pads outside Apii Takitumu.
Police Commissioner attends conference
Monday 4 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Police Commissioner TJ Keenan has attended the 50th Annual Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police Conference.
Ombudsman office relocates to ensure more community access
Monday 4 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, Local, National
The Ombudsman office “Te Mata Akamoeau” has moved to their new premises at Harley Street, Nikao to facilitate more engagement, to ensure their services are more accessible to the community.
Visitor dies while snorkeling, drunk drivers arrested
Monday 4 September 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Crime, Local, National
An elderly visitor to Rarotonga has died while swimming in Nikao.
Students acknowledged for Tangi Kaara participation
Monday 4 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Education, Features, Local, National
Culture is the “heart” of the CITC (Cook Islands Trading Corporation), and for many years the company has sponsored numerous cultural activities and events.
Steady progress at Muri as road works continue
Saturday 2 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
The current road renewal and upgrade in Muri is expected to be completed in October, says Infrastructure Cook Islands Elizabeth Wright-Koteka.
Toki-Brown chairs Pacific Islands Women’s Forum
Friday 1 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Local, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
Minister Vainetutai Rose Toki-Brown was honoured to chair the first in person Pacific Islands Forum Women Leaders Meeting (PIFWLM) - a significant regional event. in Suva, Fiji, this week.
Community fundraiser for generous couple
Friday 1 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Earlier this month the two-storey home in Nikao of well-known elderly couple, Kafo and Pae Tuteru was destroyed in a blaze of fire.
‘Close call’ for residence as rubbish burns out of control
Thursday 31 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
First responders to an out of control rubbish fire in Black Rock say it was a narrow escape for a residence while again ringing warning bells about responsible burning.
Bougainville on routine visit to Raro
Wednesday 30 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
In between the incoming and outgoing of vessels at bustling Avatiu Harbour the French naval vessel Bougainville called into port over the weekend on its “routine visit”, continuing its strengthening of links with the Cook Islands.
