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Visitors to our paradise

Monday 3 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Kia Orana, I hope this email finds you well. I would like to voice my impassioned opinion to our visitors to our beautiful paradise and hope it gets published.

The turtle tour debate

Monday 3 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, The “overcrowded” swim-with-turtles debate currently on is, this writer suggests, a microcosm of this country’s decades-long inability to come to grips with tourism in general.

Pressing ahead with environment policy

Monday 3 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National

It’s a document which received applause from environmentalists and school students alike when it was launched last week. The Cook Islands National Environment Policy 2022-32 is an attempt to ‘escalate efforts to protect the environment’.

Workshop on traditional fishing knowledge and techniques

Monday 3 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

After the successful construction of nine vaka and their traditional launching and blessing ceremony in February, vaka culture project Te Mana O Te Vaka is now moving on to phase three with a traditional fishing workshop to be held under the domes at the National Auditorium on Thursday, April 6.

More cruise ships expected

Monday 3 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Tourism

Atleast three cruise ships are scheduled to call in the Cook Islands this month including visits to Atiu and Palmerston.

Arutanga Harbour Project tracking nicely, says Cook Islands Investment Corporation

Monday 3 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National

The Arutanga Harbour Project is progressing well, with the scope of the project expanded and already benefiting the Aitutaki community in more ways than one, says Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC).

‘Positive’ economic outlook

Monday 3 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National

A leading regional economist is projecting a ‘positive’ 12 months for the Cook Islands economy.

Whale artwork complete, Vaka Paikea prepares for blessing and naming ceremony

Monday 3 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features

The whale artwork on the starboard hull of Vaka Paikea is now complete and artist Tuaine “Katu” Teiti has started working on the port hull.

Kata: Cost of living

Saturday 1 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kata, Opinion

Eels hoping to bounce back, Panthers face Bears test

Saturday 1 April 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Raemaru Park in Arorangi will host the second double header of the 2023 Cook Islands Rugby League 13s competition this afternoon.

The secret to sporting success: ‘Work hard, run and eat well’

Saturday 1 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Rugby Union, Sports

Cook Islander Saphire Abraham who plays in the Hurricanes Poua, a New Zealand women’s professional rugby union team based in Wellington, is visiting Rarotonga conducting rugby skill sessions, with her partner Barbra Auva’a, New Zealand’s U72 power lifting open champion who transitioned to rugby about three years ago. The women have been sharing their training skills and technique with local talent.

The journey to becoming Cook Islands’ first dental surgeon

Saturday 1 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Go Local, Weekend

A visit to the dentist or dental therapist doesn’t have to be something to dread.

Junior footballers impress

Saturday 1 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Football, National, Sports

The 2023 Junior Primary Schools football tournament was held on Thursday at Takitumu School field after the daylong tournament initially planned for Wednesday at CIFA Field was postponed due to rain.

Coco House Bros announce 2023 gig calendar

Saturday 1 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Features

High profile DJs Coco House Bros (Mark Zow, Anthom and Doctor E) have released their 2023 gig calendar which includes the classic Sunset Sessions day parties at 21.3 Vaiana’s Bar, Rarotonga Sailing Club and Rehab Ministry.

From Poland to Rarotonga

Saturday 1 April 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, Go Local

It’s a labour of love for Jakub Postrzygacz who supplies Rarotonga with locally grown produce each week.

Thomas Tarurongo Wynne: An attitude of gratitude

Saturday 1 April 2023 | Written by Thomas Tarurongo Wynne | Published in Editorials, Opinion

Grateful - it’s such a powerful posture of the heart and I just wanted to highlight two of those reasons, writes Thomas Tarurongo Wynne.

Fundraiser for cyclone-stricken Vanuatu hailed a success

Saturday 1 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Vanuatu

The Cook Islands Vanuatu Community had a successful day fundraising for families who were affected by two category four cyclones and flooding earlier in March.

Te Ipukarea Society: Navigating challenging waters at the ISA

Saturday 1 April 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

Te Ipukarea Society along with NGO indigenous representatives from Hawaii, Tahiti, Papua New Guinea and Aotearoa NZ participated as ‘observers’ in the recent International Seabed Authority meetings, which gave them the opportunity to intervene in matters discussed.

Three questions for NES

Saturday 1 April 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

From time to time we see that the National Environment Service is looking to add new staff positions. Looking for three at the moment.