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CI Muslim opens up about her faith and journey
Tatiana Kautai, a Cook Islander Muslim, has shared her personal journey into Islam and her experiences living as a Muslim in the Cook Islands. Talaia Mika reports.
TAU board appoints engineering professional
Te Aponga Uira (TAU) has gained an expert described strong new asset with the appointment of Barbara Elliston, an experienced electrical engineer and corporate governance professional, by the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) Board of Directors.
Hospital patient's privacy breached
Staff at Rarotonga Hospital have admitted they were wrong to divulge a patient’s medical information to insurers who were seeking more details regarding to a motorcycle crash and have apologised to the bike’s owner for their error. After another driver crashed one of his motorcycles late in December, Rarotonga resident Kevin Cook decided to try […]
'Reef will charter a ship if necessary'
The Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce says it has been told Reef Shipping will charter a special vessel in order to help the country cope with the peak tourism season. The chamber executive met with Reef Shipping Group director Phillip McNicholl during his recent visit to Rarotonga. Chamer president Teresa Manarangi-Trott says during that meeting […]
Friesian bloodline in cattle stock
The cattle across Rarotonga are all ancestors of Friesian stock that was imported decades ago. In the 1980s a number of cattle were brought over from New Zealand, but no further importation has taken place since this time. Back in 2000, the livestock census undertaken by the Ministry of Agriculture had cattle numbers at 300, […]
A bull, a cow and a calf
Because of reader response, Rachel Smith and Matariki Wilson returned to the cow paddock to get more of the story about Teariki Fanovah and his cows. Buddy the bull is the first animal that Teariki Fanovaha was given to care for. The bull is one of three cattle that is up for sale to fund […]
Apprehended, not arrested
On Monday, Cook Islands News ran a story about two children being apprehended by police in regards to a burglary. The headline it ran under – “Children arrested for burglary” – was incorrect. Police commissioner Maara Tetava explains: “To arrest means taking their liberty away from them and having them locked up or bailed for […]
AUT increases local support
Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is stepping up its support for Cook Islands students. Education minister Teina Bishop and AUT vice-chancellor Derek McCormack will sign a memorandum of understanding at the university’s Manukau campus next Wednesday. The document will cement cooperation between AUT and the Cook Islands by promoting educational opportunities for Cook Islands government […]
Fishing boat delivers emergency fuel to Manihiki
An emergency supply of 4000 litres of fuel was successfully delivered to Manihiki over the weekend by one of the longline fishing vessels operating in the area, allowing the island to continue providing power electricity. The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) was notified by the Island Council that diesel supplies for the island’s power supply […]
Vroom to move in Aituaki
Aitutaki Police staff were gifted with two off-road motorbikes recently. Pictured above are Aitutaki Police constable Kau Henry, sergeant Tukua Putu, and constable Alfred Marsters with their new bikes. Aitutakian cabinet minister Teina Bishop made the presentation in a reception which included all the Island Council members as well as the Mayor John Baxter plus […]
Hospital kids have got the goods
The kids in Rarotonga Hospital will again be keeping cool thanks to a handy community donation. The Rotary Club of Rarotonga donated a new fridge to the paediatrics ward of the hospital last month to replace the one that disappeared to the maternity ward about four months ago. Mousie Skews, a Rotarian who lives in […]
Applications due for New Zealand training awards
A chance for employees to develop practical workplace skills is on offer at the Department of National Human Resources Development. The New Zealand Aid Programme 2012 short-term training awards offer the opportunity for short term training attachments in New Zealand, in a range of areas. The award is given to those wishing to attend vocational […]
Feedback sought on social welfare policy
The Ministry of Internal Affairs continues to seek the community’s feedback on proposed changes to the country’s social welfare policy. Consultations were held last night at Sinai Hall, and the ministry intends to run another round in coming weeks. Details and dates will depend on venue availability and will be advertised accordingly. The proposed changes […]
Change in venue
The venue for the live music festival ‘Beach Day Out’ this Friday has been changed. Originally the event was scheduled to be held at the beach in front of a private residence opposite D Vent Sheet Metal. It will now be held at the Safari Tours beach 300 metres closer to town in Nikao. The […]
Cows shaping up
Cows are taking shape in 13 different schools around Rarotonga, for the CITC and Anchor Cow Art Sculpture competition, which was launched last month. As part of CITC’s Go Green initiatives for 2012 and promoting the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Rethink message throughout schools, CITC invited Rarotonga schools to take part in a competition sponsored […]
Creative minds meet to plan future
The Cook Islands’ creative minds are gathering at Aotearoa Centre this afternoon, and inviting any artists – from taunga to writers to tattooists – to come along. An interim council has called a meeting of all artists – including writers, painters, weavers, carvers, composers of songs and pe’e, singers, musicians, photographers, filmmakers, tattooists and sculptors […]
NZ Youthline to get CI training
New Zealand-based Youthline workers will next week receive training and briefings on issues affecting young people in the Cook Islands. Counsellors who speak Cook Islands Maori will also be made available if requested by young people calling from Rarotonga and the outer islands. Representatives of the steering committee that was tasked with running last month’s […]
Publishing group gets green light
Australian printing company John Batman Group has been given the green light to produce a tourism industry compendium intended for distribution in the Cook Islands, Business Trade Investment Board chief executive officer Terri Rangi has announced. But BTIB has decided it would give companies who have already signed up to join the compendium but are […]
New PE gear at Tereora
Tereora College students are standing out at inter-college sports events in their brand new physical education uniforms launched at the start of the year. The uniforms branded with the college logo have been seen all over the island and not just on the backs of students. The sportswear, designed by college guidance counsellor Thomas Wynne […]
Squall burst speeds up vaka
Marumaru Atua vaka crew Numangatini Mackenzie and Alexander Teariki Olah continue sharing the adventures of the crew as they sail from Galapgos to the Tuamotus in French Polynesia. This is from their most recent blog posting: It is Day 8 and we’re still journeying from Galapagos to Tuamotus. I continue where I left off from […]
Fiji's new envoy visits
Fiji’s incoming roving ambassador, high commissioner and special envoy to the Pacific Islands countries – a title that includes the Cook Islands jurisdiction – will present her credentials to Queen’s Representative Sir Frederick Goodwin today. Litia Mawi is a career public servant with experience in senior positions within the government of Fiji since 1972 (Public […]
Schools showcase culture tonight
Rarotonga school students will take centre stage tonight to showcase our vibrant Cook Islands culture at the annual Rarotonga schools cultural festival at the national auditorium. Thirteen schools and guest artists will entertain the crowds this evening with shows by both primary and secondary schools culture groups. Each school will sing and dance to the […]
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