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Commitment of doctors recognised
Saturday 18 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features
With a father who worked in health administration in the Cook Islands, it’s probably understandable Dr Te Ariki Faireka decided to study medicine.
Daring to dream: Young women turn ‘side hustles’ into fulltime businesses
Saturday 18 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, Features, In Depth, Local, National, Weekend
Businesswoman Ana File-Heather who is the founder of the Taki Tahi ‘start-up’ project facilitated a free online business incubator ‘Dreambuilder’ course for Cook Islands women last week.
Making a global ocean impact
Saturday 18 February 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
The 5th International Marine Protected Areas Congress held in Vancouver Canada has provided an important global networking opportunity for nations to learn from one another about the challenges and success stories that come with establishing a Marine Protected Area (MPA). In addition, an important theme for this year’s congress has been a focus on indigenous leadership in ocean conservation.
Review: Stranded Pearl
Saturday 18 February 2023 | Written by John Woods | Published in Opinion
A critical review by Cook Islands News publisher/journalist John Woods. The new ‘Stranded Pearl’ feature movie was well received and mostly a hit with the VIP invite-only audience at its red carpet premiere in Rarotonga last Saturday.
Cook Islands taste victory in Auckland
Saturday 18 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Badminton, Sports
A team from the Cook Islands has entered the VICTOR Oceania Open Mixed Team Championships for the very first time. The three-day event held in Auckland started on Thursday (Cook Islands time).
Resort to host annual Te Mire Atu cultural composers competition
Saturday 18 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Tauranga Vananga Ministry of Cultural Development will be presenting Te Mire Atu cultural composers competition for the first time at The Edgewater Resort and Spa on March 16.
Tupapa Maraerenga FC strike first
Saturday 18 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Cook Islands side Tupapa Maraenga FC have made a superb start to the OFC Champions League Qualifying tournament in Samoa. They have beaten Tongan champions Veitongo FC 1-0 in the first match of the tournament played in searing heat at the Football Federation Samoa National Headquarters in Apia yesterday.
Security company boss in court for cannabis
Saturday 18 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A high-profile businessman who operates a security company on Rarotonga has been arrested and charged with possession of cannabis leaves and utensils.
What’s up at our borders? Cannabis confusion at the arrivals gate
Saturday 18 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
A bungle at the border formed the basis for a defence in which a visiting Kiwi couple with young children escaped cannabis importation and false declaration convictions this week.
Water authority acknowledges Japanese government for new wheels
Saturday 18 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Board of To Tatou Vai (TTV), the authority managing, maintaining and operating the water supply network on Rarotonga, yesterday acknowledged the kind assistance of the Government of Japan for the donation of much needed vehicles “that will enormously assist with the management of the water network”.
‘Unknown’ underdogs have high hopes
Friday 17 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Ilaoa & To’omata have flown under the radar but see themselves as dark horses for the OFC Champions League qualifying tournament starting in Apia, Samoa on Saturday (Samoa time).
Environment Service invests in staff to develop technical capacity
Friday 17 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, National
National Environment Service (NES) has successfully enrolled three senior staff to take up online studies with the University of Newcastle, Australia.
‘Partition’ of Nukupure Park
Friday 17 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, This is sad for all the people of Ngati Tangiia and Rangiatea (Court application to determine the future of Nukupure Park, Cook Islands News, February 14, 2023). The biggest issues here is greed for dollars. There’s a lot of people that came through that club and they left their legacy behind in that […]
Kiwi developer involved in high profile Rarotonga land stoush dies
Friday 17 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
A businessman who was involved in a long standing land dispute on Rarotonga has died. New Zealander Richard Ireton died suddenly at home in Hamilton on February 8 aged 66.
Muri restoration efforts backed by United Nations
Friday 17 February 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Environment, Local, National
A United Nations official is throwing her weight behind the conservation efforts of a group dedicated to restoring Muri Lagoon, offering to support them in applying for funding beyond the US$50,000 (NZ$80,367) the global organisation has previously pledged to the group.
Setting sail for a sustainable future
Friday 17 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National
Thirty years ago, vaka from across the Pacific and the islands of the Cook Islands sailed to Rarotonga for the 1992 Pacific Festival of Arts. Yesterday, Te Mana O Te Vaka canoe building project blessed nine locally carved vaka at Avarua Harbour, embarking on a new journey of cultural revival and sustainable livelihood.
Bears ready for Bulldogs
Friday 17 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Arorangi Bears are hoping for a winning start to their 2023 domestic rugby league 13s campaign when they host Titikaveka Bulldogs at Raemaru Park this afternoon at 5pm.
Promoting good hygiene habit
Friday 17 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, Local, National
Thirty-one wall mounted wash points were installed in community-based clinics and disability centres in the Cook Islands – 22 in Rarotonga, five in Aitutaki and four in Mangaia – in an effort to promote good hygiene habits.
Court briefs
Friday 17 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in
There were a multitude of guilty pleas in the Criminal Court at Avarua yesterday. Starting with John Toeta who appeared on a charge of drunkenness in a public place and two charges of wilful damage, his defence lawyer Norman George entered a guilty plea on his behalf and asked for a probation report. “He claims […]
Micronesia endorses Nauru candidate to replace Puna
Thursday 16 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Regional
A week before Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meet in Fiji for a Special Leaders Retreat – the five Micronesian member countries have resolved major outstanding decisions from the Suva Agreement – that assured their return to the regional political body.
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