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Forum summit in ‘final quarter of the year’: PM

Monday 20 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Business, Economy, Local, National

Cook Islands is looking at the final quarter of the year to host the 52 nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Summit.

Business


Swimming and Lego Masters programme for autistic kids announced

Monday 20 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Autism Cook Islands (ACI) is excited to announce their swimming and Lego Masters programmes for preschool/primary aged children and the 12 years + age group, some of which started last week.

Local


Navigator aiming to discover star names from older Cook Islanders

Monday 20 February 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Local, National

Traditional navigation knowledge could be hidden in stories and songs, and a Cook Islands master navigator is hoping to unearth them.

Local


What’s in a handshake: Symbol of friendship and loyalty?

Monday 20 February 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion

The modern handshake is believed to be at least 3000 years old. Although its existence has been around for a millennium it has existed in many forms, writes Ruta Mave.

Opinion


Tupapa FC raring to go

Monday 20 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Tupapa Maraerenga FC look to capitalise on strong start to OFC Champions League Qualifying tournament in Samoa when they take on Ilaoa & To’omata at 1pm today.

Football


Lady Panthers crush Lady Bulldogs in women’s 13s opener

Monday 20 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Lady Panthers made a strong start to their rugby league 13s campaign after smashing defending champions Lady Bulldogs 38-8 in the opening clash on Friday at Victoria Park. The visitors started strong as the home side took some time to get into the flow but made yards and ran wide to lead 12-8 at the break.

Rugby league


Water authority acknowledges Japanese govt for new wheels

Monday 20 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

To Tatou Vai is set to receive six new vehicles to maintain Rarotonga’s water network which consists of 10 intakes accessed through fords and dirt roads.

Local


Vaka launch ‘a learning curve’

Sunday 19 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

A couple of the vaka launched last week under the Mana O Te Vaka project started sinking, and master carver Ta’unga Mike Tavioni BEM says he wasn’t surprised at the mishap.

Culture


Raising support for New Zealand cyclone victims

Sunday 19 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Former Speaker of Cook Islands Parliament Norman George has launched a public appeal to support victims and aid recovery from Cyclone Gabrielle damage in the Tairawhiti and Hawkes Bay regions of New Zealand.

Local


Stranded Pearl: Taking our films to the world: ‘It’s made for people in other parts of the world’

Saturday 18 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Entertainment, Local, National

The red carpet has been rolled out and rolled up as the work in promoting a Cook Islands made feature film overseas begins.

Entertainment


How Mangaians helped rescue Raro’s economy

Saturday 18 February 2023 | Written by Rod Dixon | Published in Features, In Depth, Memory Lane

At the beginning of the twentieth century migrants rescued Rarotonga’s population and economy, then in apparently ‘terminal’ decline. Within a few decades these migrants had become established Rarotongan families, traditional landowners and custodians of the culture. Is a similar process currently underway?

Features


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.

Features


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.

Business


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.

Environment


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.

Opinion


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.

Culture


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.

Football


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.

Court


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.

Court


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”.

Local


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