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Faith and fasting secrets
This news he had cancer came as a shock to Patrick Arioka, but it also sparked a fierce determination within him. Melina Etches talked to him for this story.
Reduced Risk of Tropical Cyclones
There is reduced risk of tropical cyclones in the Cook Islands this cyclone season from November through to April, according to Cook Islands Meteorological Services (CIMS) director Maara Vaiimene.
Inspiration caught on Mauke
A recent fishing workshop hooks many young men Ministry of Marine Resources’ (MMR) Inshore Fisheries trainers, Sonny Tatuava and Trini Kea, recently lead a one week fishing workshop on Mauke which has resulted in an inspired group beginning the Mauke Fishing Club. Mauke’s leaders and MMR were very much encouraged by the biggest turnout of […]
Aka'oa unit hit again, $1000 taken
An Aka’oa property was burgled on Saturday with $1000 in cash and electronic equipment taken. Police say that this isn’t the first time the unit in question has been ransacked. The burglar appears to have entered through a side window, and has reportedly stolen a Sony camera valued at $500, expensive aviator sunglasses and $300 […]
Manins volunteers at CI News
Cook Islands News photographer and sports reporter Matariki Wilson is in Delhi covering the Commonwealth Games, and in her absence the newspaper is getting a bit of extra help from Kiwi volunteer Rosie Manins. Manins, 24, is a journalist from Nelson, who for three years wrote for the Otago Daily Times. She took a break […]
Regular Sydney flight 'would work'
High confidence in future of new Australia service Australian flight loadings have proved that a regular direct flight would work, according to the new Australian marketing manager for Cook Islands Tourism, Geoff Buckley. As Buckley left Rarotonga after a week of familiarising himself with the Cook Islands, the Sydney flight bookings for the next six […]
St Pat's boys share their aroha
An enthusiastic group of young men and their minders from St Patrick’s College in Wellington is enjoying local culture at present. The group is on the island as part of a cultural exchange allowing the boys to share their New Zealand culture with their Cook Islands cousins. The group consists of 19 boys (14 of […]
Cards from kids boost our team in Delhi!
A heart-warming surprise from home was shared with Team Cook Islands after a combined church service on Sunday morning (India Time). Letters of encouragement and support have been received by the team from grade 2 students of St Joseph’s Primary School. The letters decorated in wonderful drawings including motivational words for each athlete and manager […]
Aitutaki powers up rebuild
The Aitutaki island council has spent $22,000 on power tools to speed up the repair and construction of cyclone-damaged homes on the island. Aitutaki Mayor Tai ‘Tango’ Herman was in Rarotonga on Friday checking on the over 400kg of tools which had just arrived from New Zealand. Herman said it made sense to spend some […]
Schools warm up for Prince of Wales
Schools around the island took part in Sports Day activities yesterday – students and teachers alike had their fingers crossed for fair weather, and were delighted that the rain held out until sports day was finished. Avatea students – organised into four ‘houses’ – did lemon juggling, sprints, sack races, ball relays, three-legged races and […]
More books for Cooks
The Books for Cooks project – the brainchild of CITC pharmacist Shannon Saunders’ mother Ann – is well underway. St Cuthbert’s School in New Zealand has already shipped loads of books over with the assistance of CITC, which covered the cost of freight. So far, they have been distributed to the Cook Islands Library & […]
New regional Westpac GM
Greg Pawson has taken over the role of Westpac’s general manager Pacific banking following Jane Kittel’s move to become managing director of BankSA, South Australia’s largest financial institution. New Zealand-born and educated, Pawson started his banking career in the early 1980s at the Bank of New Zealand. His work experience includes time at ASB Bank […]
Netballers up for the challenge
The Cook Islands national netball team has faced a mountain of challenges getting to the Delhi Commonwealth Games – but they are here and they want to do their family and country proud. Lack of funding has been the sport’s biggest challenge although local airline Air Rarotonga stepped up to sponsor the team’s playing uniforms […]
Arnold gets to grips with youth issues
Independent candidate for Tupapa Maraerenga Tim Arnold called a public meeting to discuss youth issues a week ago – and he got some interesting feedback. He’s gathering this information to better understand what the youth of today want for the future of the nation. “I called the meeting not to propose world-changing solutions, but to […]
Pay teachers more: Matenga
Teariki Matenga, independent candidate for Titikaveka, has put forward his vision on how to improve education for our youngsters. Matenga said that he thinks that the general standard of primary education is good, as the curriculum is based on the New Zealand curriculum. What he is more concerned about is what happens in secondary education […]
Te Kukupa's 21st celebrated
Police patrol boat Te Kukupa was the centre of attention yesterday on the 21st anniversary of the day she became part of the Cook Islands marine defence force. Police conducted a ceremony at the Avatiu wharf in the morning, attended by representatives of the Australian Navy and New Zealand Navy, maritime surveillance adviser Chris Cooper, […]
Demos deny 'jobs for the boys'
The Democratic Party continues to fight off rumours that ‘jobs for the boys’ are on offer in the lead up to the election. Party president Sean Willis has strongly denied a rumour that the party is offering current secretary general Eddie Drollet the financial secretary’s job. Government has made no secret of the fact that […]
Birthday boat
Te Kukupa (left) is celebrating her 21st birthday today. The police patrol vessel commanding officer Tepaki Baxter and crew will stage a parade in her honour at 9 o’clock this morning at the Avatiu wharf. Prime minister Jim Marurai will be attending. From noon until 3 o’clock, anyone is free to climb aboard the patrol […]
Mann offers olive branch
Newly elected Ngatangiia Demo candidate Mann Short has extended the olive branch to sitting MP Sir Terepai Maoate in an attempt to heal the rift that began two months ago. The political newcomer visited Sir Terepai, the longest serving MP in government, at his Turangi home yesterday, “to show respect and ask Papa Pai to […]
Results
Grade six winners were Avarua School Team 1, second were St Joseph’s School Team 1, and third Te Uki Ou School Team 1. Form one first place went to Araura College Team, second was Titikaveka College Team 1 and third was Nikao Maori School Team 1. Form two first place went to Avarua School Team […]
Maths quiz tests 308 brains
Wednesday night’s national maths quiz at the National Auditorium saw 77 teams of four pupils compete for pride, prizes and just for fun in front of an audience of well over a thousand. Seventeen schools on Rarotonga participated alongside 20 students from Aitutaki, four from Atiu, and three teams of four from Mangaia. Teams from […]
Al Atas tries to sway anti-fraud forum
Government may be slow in carrying out due diligence following suspicion that a multi-million proposal by Al Atas Group, but it seems online ‘netizens’ are actively questioning whether it was a scam. On the internet there is more attention being drawn to the Al Atas companies and to the group’s director of foreign affairs Michael […]
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