With a population of around 200 people, the residents of Penrhyn always look forward to welcoming yachters who contribute a little to their economy. However, Penrhyn executive officer Puna Vano says the island needs an upgraded airport to contribute more significantly to its tourism economy.
A visitor to Rarotonga was convicted of excess blood alcohol and careless driving after a car accident, resulting in a $28,000 reparation.
Anyone capable of taking on an outer island leadership role including mayorship is encouraged to enter the upcoming Island Government election.
Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health officials are out and about doing inspections for the Tutaka campaign and after inspecting 60 homes on Monday morning, they only came across two wreckages which is a big improvement compared to the previous years.
The seafaring father of the 22-year-old crew member who fell overboard during the weekend’s return voyage to Rarotonga of the vessel Lady Moana is devastated as search efforts are ongoing.
The hardships and challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, particularly with the importation of food, underscored the importance of local food production, especially for a Rarotonga couple who are now thriving with their home organic garden.
The president of the Pacific Medical Association, Dr Kiki Maoate emphasised the critical need for government intervention in health policy making.
The 26th Oceania Customs Organisation (OCO) Annual Conference is set to take place in Rarotonga next week, attracting leaders and stakeholders from across the blue Pacific region.
Cook Islands Prime Minister and Pacific Islands Forum chairman Mark Brown says Japan’s discharge of treated nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean does not violate the Rarotonga Treaty.
A Search and Rescue (SAR) mission continues this morning for a 22-year-old Fijian crew member who fell overboard from the inter-island ferry Lady Moana early Sunday during its voyage from Mangaia to Rarotonga.
A recent cutting down of several ironwood (toa) trees at the Fruits of Rarotonga waterfront is in breach of the Environment Act 2003, says the Cook Islands environment agency.
Cook Islands Police hope to see another quiet weekend in terms of road accidents especially alcohol related crashes.
Air New Zealand flights to Rarotonga were unaffected by a global tech outage that disrupted flights and other services worldwide, while Jetstar cancelled some flights but was working to rebook passengers.
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health has approved 37 out of the 43 applications received for selling tobacco in the Cook Islands.
The Ī’oi, or Rarotonga starling, has been getting some much-needed attention. Only found in the forests of Rarotonga, the Ī’oi is often hidden out of sight and doesn’t draw much attention with its smokey dark plumage blending into the dark tree canopy.
Cook Islands is establishing a Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) to secure the nation’s financial future potentially funded by revenue from future seabed mining.
While schools in Rarotonga showcase their cultural heritage, the small but mighty schools of Omoka and Tetautua in Penrhyn/Tongareva, 1400 kilometres away, are making history.
Tongareva is hosting a string band competition themed on Te Maeva Nui and Ariki Day to remind the younger generation of the island its legacy.
Women in business are encouraged to attend the Taki Tahi business summit next week providing an opportunity to connect, engage and be inspired by like-minded people.
In a driving related charge, a businesswoman was ordered to surrender her passport and not to leave the Cook Islands without the approval of the High Court.
A woman who was accused of assaulting a child has been discharged without conviction by Justice of the Peace Tangi Taoro at the Criminal Court in Avarua yesterday.
An introductory meeting between the Cook Islands Education Minister Vaine “Mac” Mokoroa, his ministerial team and the University of Auckland, was held earlier this week at the city campus in Auckland.