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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 […]
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.
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.
United Nations praises Muri restoration efforts
Thursday 16 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, Local, National
Restoration ecologist Brennan Panzarella, pictured far right, speaks about the Muri Environment Care group’s restoration efforts with representatives from the United Nations Development Programme and other stakeholders on Wednesday afternoon.
Workshop to ‘scope’ Cook Islands’ World Heritage status
Thursday 16 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National
Tauranga Vananga Ministry of Cultural Development and the Government of Australia have engaged a specialist to conduct a scoping on the status of World Heritage in the Cook Islands.
Women entrepreneurs pushing forward
Thursday 16 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, Local, National
The number of women in business in the Cook Islands has increased within the past three years indicating that during times of adversity women persevere.
Six prefects inducted to lead Manihiki schools of Tukao and Ruamanu
Thursday 16 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National, Outer Islands
Sixty children have enrolled in the Manihiki schools of Tukao and Ruamanu for the 2023 academic year which started two weeks ago.
LETTER TO EDITOR: Legalising medicinal cannabis
Thursday 16 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in
Dear Editor, Thailand legalised the growing of marijuana and its consumption in food and drink last June and removed cannabis from its list of banned narcotics. The Southeast Asian country has seen the move boost its agriculture and tourism industry and allowed the plant to be used for medicinal purposes.
Religion, health and booze
Thursday 16 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in
The 2021 Census question on religion was not compulsory, nevertheless, only 2 per cent or 323 people, refused or did not respond to the question.
De facto relationship on the rise, reveals Census
Thursday 16 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
An increasing number of Cook Islands residents are swapping wedding vows for de facto relationships, according to the final 2021 Census report released a week ago.
Triathlon gears up for ‘next big event’
Thursday 16 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Triathlon
The Cook Islands Triathlon Association Inc. (CITAI) is gearing up for its next big event after holding a successful Annual BSP Team Triathlon event on Saturday. On Saturday, February 25, the association will hold its annual Paradise Supplies Kids Triathlon at Tikioki Tri Site.
Panthers to face Bulldogs in women’s league opener
Thursday 16 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in League, Sports
Four teams are competing in this year’s Cook Islands Rugby League women’s 13s competition which kicks off tomorrow afternoon with Lady Bulldogs taking on Lady Panthers.
World’s shortest man pays flying visit
Wednesday 15 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
The Magic Circus of Samoa made a whistlestop at Rarotonga Airport on Monday afternoon on a chartered Air Rarotonga aircraft en-route from Samoa to Tahiti.
Raro duo set for World Champs
Wednesday 15 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Athletics, Sports
Athletics Cook Islands farewelled two athletes who will represent the country at the World Cross Country Championships in Bathurst, Australia later this week.
Koutu Nui welcomes reduction in Land Court fees, brochures
Wednesday 15 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Court, Culture, Local, National
Te Koutu Nui, the group comprising Cook Islands sub-chiefs, has welcomed the reduction in Land Court fees announced by the Ministry of Justice earlier this month.
Airport Authority marks 49 years since Rarotonga International gained wings
Wednesday 15 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands Airport Authority has shouted its staff morning tea as it readies itself for a 50th birthday.
Outbound Air NZ flight returns to Raro in wake of Cyclone Gabrielle
Wednesday 15 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Tourism, Weather
An Auckland bound Air New Zealand flight which left Rarotonga on Monday afternoon was forced to turn around close to midway through its journey due to weather playing havoc in Auckland.
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