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LETTER TO EDITOR: Scholarship woes upset our students
Wednesday 21 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, I wanted to share this with you as I am really upset with the outcome from the Ministry of Education - myself along with many other local students currently studying in New Zealand who have received the same treatment or similar.
Busy year for Te Are Manu
Wednesday 21 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features, Local, National
This is my final column for 2022. It is a universal truth that the second to last column is really the last edition, because the last edition is a puff piece disguised as a “review” of the year.
Tonga diversion adds two hours to Rarotonga flight
Wednesday 21 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Tourism
An Air New Zealand flight to Rarotonga was delayed by more than two hours yesterday, after being diverted to Tongatapu Fuaʻamotu International Airport in Tonga.
Year’s probation for violent assault
Wednesday 21 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime, National
A young man who violently assaulted his then-partner has received a sentence of 12 months’ probation.
Apii Arorangi prizegiving marks principal’s departure
Tuesday 20 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Apii Arorangi’s prizegiving on Wednesday last week saw Teraipoia Rose Heather presented with the Dux of the Year award. Lana Aperau-Toa won the First Runner-up Dux award and Ariki Tekorona took out Second Runner-up Dux.
‘Everyone was just blown away by the talent on show’
Tuesday 20 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
A good crowd turned out to a celebration of song and dance at the National Auditorium on Sunday.
Go easy on the petrol’ , providers urge
Tuesday 20 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, Local, National
Petrol is back on Rarotonga, but fuel providers are urging people to be conservative.
Risk insurance team meets with PM Brown
Tuesday 20 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Business, National
The Pacific Catastrophe Risk Insurance Company (PCRIC) management team recently visited the Cook Islands for the first time to hold a series of high-level meetings with relevant authorities including the Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Mark Brown.
Cook Islands swimmers break national records
Tuesday 20 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Sports, Swimming
Cook Islands swimmers achieved personal bests (PBs) and broke Cook Islands national records at the FINA (Fédération Internationale de Natation) World Swimming Championships in Melbourne, Australia.
Titikaveka ends title drought with Knockout Cup win
Tuesday 20 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
After a dismal performance in the Rarotonga football Round Cup competition, Titikaveka women’s side made a strong comeback to win the Knockout Cup title on Saturday.
Drunk and violent: Booze-infused fights keep cops busy as silly season looms
Tuesday 20 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
Drunkenness played a significant role in violence on Rarotonga over the weekend, and police say booze is fuelling too much unruly behaviour on the island in the lead-up to the festive season.
Soaring fuel costs put Taio fleet addition in doubt
Tuesday 20 December 2022 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Economy, Local, National
The fate of a modern vessel purchased in Norway by Taio Shipping two years ago hangs in the balance as the country’s longest-established shipping company decides the ship’s future.
Production to double at new brewing site
Tuesday 20 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Rarotonga Brewery is set to move from its location on the Main Rd opposite Oasis Energy to a new site opposite The Edgewater Resort and Spa in Arorangi as the company looks to more than double its capacity.
NZ funds lend Cooks NGOs a helping hand
Tuesday 20 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands non-government-organisations (NGOs) are grateful to have received financial assistance from the 2022/2023 round of the New Zealand High Commission Fund.
Tourism set to take on regenerative approach
Tuesday 20 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, Local, National, Tourism
The Cook Islands Tourism Corporation is proposing a new approach to tourism and development in the region with a stronger focus on environment and sustainability.
What is a Cook Islander?
Tuesday 20 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, National, Opinion
Dear Editor, A bit harsh to say that your identity will depend on one knowing the language (Cook Islands people need to value their language: Turua, Cook Islands News, December 6, 2022).
Tourism industry faces spectre of fewer visitors
Tuesday 20 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Tourism
Tourism operators are preparing for a quiet few months, as visitor numbers drop as predicted.
Cargo ship Lady Moana prepares for final voyage
Tuesday 20 December 2022 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands
The Taio Shipping cargo vessel Lady Moana will today leave on its final voyage for 2022 to the Southern Group islands.
Nikao, Titikaveka crowned champs
Monday 19 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
A much-awaited Rarotonga football finals day came to an end on Saturday at CIFA Complex in Matavera. Stands and grounds were filled with many supporters who came out to witness who take the spoils after weeks of intense competition.
RUTA MAVE: Attitude of gratitude
Monday 19 December 2022 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion
The Christmas lights came on around the island this past weekend. The simple coloured lights strung across from pole-to-pole zig zagging around the Are Tapu. It is magical to drive home from work at night and have them shine in the night sky. They remind me of our tree lights made to look like flowers, they always heralded the anticipation of the arrival of Santa.
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