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National
Starlink users face mandatory shift to new service
The satellite internet provider, Starlink has mandated that users with New Zealand-based Starlink accounts must switch to Cook Islands Starlink accounts, a change expected to impact connectivity and lower subscription costs for residents.
Outdated Compensation Ordinance still under review
The outdated Workers Compensation Ordinance 1964 is still in its reviewing process with the National Workers’ Compensation Policy (including Employers’ Liability Insurance) final draft 2019, also calling for the ordinance to be updated.
Dedicated five racing for Te Vaerua Rehab Service
Serena Hunter, Hamish Weir, Rebecca Washbourn, Sue Baker and Fiona Pekepo are all running the Round Rarotonga Road Race for the same cause – Te Vearua Community Rehabilitation Service. “My sister asked me to put up a fundraising page for Te Vaerua so that is giving a purpose to the pain and will help me […]
Male nurse Mark Case leads by example
Local nurse Mark Case is practising what he preaches and running his way to better health. Something he encourages local men to do. Case is the lead nurse at the weekly men’s health clinic where he encourages local men to have regular health checks and to take up exercise for a healthier lifestyle. And the […]
Raro's 33rd annual Week of Running
The 33rd annual Round Rarotonga Road race will be held this Saturday morning with one of the largest fields of international runners taking to the start line – 92 all up. This longstanding annual event is the centrepiece of Rarotonga’s ‘week of running’. The week of events will get underway on Thursday evening with the […]
New names will win
Reigning champions not taking part – a chance for newcomers New faces and names are expected to take out this year’s 33rd Round Rarotonga Road Race with 2009 winners Colin Earwaker of New Zealand and local girl Kelly Pick not entered. This leaves the field wide open for any one of the 100-plus runners to […]
Events and activities in the week of running
FUN RUN & REGISTRATIONS The first event of the week of running gets away at 5pm with a full briefing of the week’s programme held at Edgewater Resort, Umu Hut . The 5km Fun Run will start and end at the Umu Hut. Race packs and last minute registrations will be available immediately after the […]
Celebrating peace in our lives
Yesterday was International Day of Peace, a day observed worldwide to celebrate peace – on a global level and in our everyday lives. It was a day to recognise how fortunate we are to be free from war, and to honour the value of peace in our own lives and relationships. The local branch of […]
Last chance to attend forum
The final people’s forum for change is taking place tonight at 7pm at the Pukapuka Hostel. “As it is the last one, we’re hoping that Prime Minister Jim Marurai and Mitiaro MP Tangata Vavia might surprise us by turning up,” Group for Political Change spokesperson Lynnsay Francis said. Invitations have been sent to Terepai Maoate […]
Anxious wait for candidate
It was a hair-tearing, anxious few hours for the Democratic Party central executive on Monday night after checks of the party’s Ngatangiia candidate nomination forms indicated there could be a problem with one of them. Demo president Sean Willis says an error in one of the nomination forms for the run-off between Mann Short and […]
Help clean up harbour
Avarua Harbour – home to local canoeists, divers, fishermen and swimmers, and a popular tourist hang-out – is being trashed, and it’s time to do something about it. Saturday is Clean Up The World Day, and anyone is welcome to come along between 9am and 12pm to clean up the harbour. The occasion marks an […]
Palm apologises for fat batch
The NZ manufacturer of Palm Corned Beef has apologised to local customers for sending a small quantity of the product to Rarotonga recently which contained a higher fat content than usual. CI News invited McCallum Industries to comment on our September 1 article in which local woman Iva Eitiare warned others not to buy and […]
Brown surprised at reporting
Agriculture secretary says comments were part of a ‘private’ conversation Agriculture secretary Anthony Brown claims he was surprised that a ‘private conversation’ about Fiji’s political situation was reported by Pacnews last week. His comments in support of Fiji’s military regime government landed him in hot water with government. Brown says he was not aware that […]
Stations
The water stops are so important in a long race like this, especially if the temperature and humidity rises later in the morning. The water stops are being handled this year by the Cook Islands Girl Guides and the organisers and participants are most appreciative of their assistance. Members of the Cook Islands Girl Guides, […]
ROUND RARO RACE RULES
7. In any conflict the decision of Athletics Cook Islands shall be final. 8. Spot prizes – you must be present at the draw to receive your prize.
Police call for careful driving during races
Police are reminding motorists to use special caution this weekend and early next week, as the Round Rarotonga Road Race and the Round Rarotonga Road Relay are fast approaching. On Saturday at 5.30 am, runners take off from the Punanga Nui marketplace. Police will be sending escorts to attend to groups of runners, and will […]
Other events of the week
The week of running will be completed with three events next week. The first of these is the annual Raro Hash House Hussies & Hoffsprings birthday run on Monday at 5.30pm. This is always a good fun event as athletes get the opportunity to see some of the back tracks that the Hashers use for […]
Back in the island swing
To get back into the ‘island swing’ – returning visitors for the Round Rarotonga Road Race gathered at Monday night’s weekly Hash House Harriers run. Runners were welcomed back by Hash Master Andy ‘Slacker’ Olah including long time RRRR competitors Gabrielle Robertson and John Calcott from New Zealand. Robertson has made the RRRR an annual […]
Movement holds off on candidates
Te Kura O Te Au says it will makes its official announcement of all it candidates for the General Election just after Parliament is dissolved. Parliament is due to be dissolved this week. Over the last few months the self-described political movement, has released its manifesto. “This is our Corner Stone Commitment and our point […]
Arnold wants youth views
Independent candidate hopes to get young people’s opinions Tupapa-Maraerenga Independent candidate Tim Arnold is hoping young Cook Islanders will share their views with him and other election candidates. Arnold says while he is standing for political upgrade he wants young voters to come along to the meeting he’s holding on Thursday and talk about issues […]
New fish shop opens at market
Kia Moana opens its doors this week. Agnes Armstrong and her husband Tony have been selling fresh fish out of the wooden fisherman’s market at the start of Punanga Nui market for the last 18 months. But the success of their business means that they can now expand and have moved into a bigger shop […]
Give peace a chance today
Around the world, millions of people are today celebrating peace, not as a utopian and unattainable ideal, but as a real and achievable goal. Today is International Day of Peace, a holiday established by the United Nations in 1981 and observed by people in every corner of the globe. It’s a day to recognise the […]
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