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Cyclone Gabrielle: Displaced seasonal workers helping rebuild community

Tuesday 21 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in New Zealand, Regional

A group of Pacific seasonal workers who “lost everything” during Cyclone Gabrielle say they are determined not to let the ordeal get the better of them. Christine Rovoi of Stuff reports.

New Zealand


Stranded journo sees massive loss and devastation

Tuesday 21 February 2023 | Written by John Woods | Published in Local, National

‘Probably fewer than 20 per cent of the damaged homes here are insured’ Rarotonga resident and prominent Kiwi journalist Derek Fox became stranded in New Zealand during the storm from Cyclone Gabrielle which caused widespread devastation in the Hawke’s Bay, and especially Wairoa, where Fox is originally from.

Local


Our young people are leaving . . .

Tuesday 21 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

A distinct feature of the Cook Islands population pyramid in 2021 is the indent in the 20-29 age groups who were the 15-24 cohort groups in 2016.

Local


Women at the helm of new Muri business venture

Tuesday 21 February 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Business, Local, National

Cook Islands businesswomen have banded together to erect a new block of shops offering style, beauty, and refreshments along Rarotonga’s “golden mile” in Muri.

Business


Research ship arrives in Cooks to explore seabed

Tuesday 21 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, Environment, Local, National

The impressive scientific equipped seabed explorer vessel Anuanua Moana ship docked at Avatiu Harbour yesterday morning, having started her maiden journey to the Cook Islands from Amsterdam, Netherlands in August 2022.

Business


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


‘The talent is here’: Wynton Rufer

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

New Zealand football great Wynton Rufer is back on the island to run more grassroots coaching sessions to help develop the sport in the Cook Islands.

Football


‘We will wait and see’: PM Brown on President Biden’s ‘proposed’ visit

Monday 20 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in

Prime Minister Mark Brown confirmed he had invited US President Joe Biden to the Cook Islands during the US–Pacific Island Country Summit in Washington last year.


LETTER TO EDITOR: MFEM’s ‘sheer arrogance’

Monday 20 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, The sheer arrogance that MFEM (Ministry of Finance and Economic Management) is displaying with regard to the Air New Zealand tax refund debacle, and subsequent legal fees Cook Islands as a country has incurred trying to fight this issue, is quite ridiculous and mind boggling (Cook Islands News, 13 February, 2023).

Letters to the Editor


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


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


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