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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.

Opinion


Court briefs 16.12.22

Monday 19 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

Lawyer no-show delays drink drive case outcome A man facing charges of reckless and drink driving will have to wait for the outcome of a reserved decision as his lawyer did not appear in court on Friday.   Tei John Harawira appeared in the Criminal Court at Avarua where Justice of the Peace John Whitta adjourned […]

Court


Sanitation upgrade project given go ahead

Monday 19 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, Local, National

The National Environment Service (NES) has advised Cook Islands Investment Corporation that following the Environmental Impact Assessment process, the Avarua Wharf Wastewater Improvement project has been given a permit and the go ahead.

Environment


Imua to drop off Aitutaki cargo

Monday 19 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National, Outer Islands

Aitutaki residents are counting their lucky stars after Matson Shipping decided to visit the island to drop off essential supplies ahead of Christmas this weekend.

Economy


More rain on the way – and that’s a good thing

Monday 19 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, Local, National

Recent rain has provided further relief for Rarotonga’s catchment intakes, with more predicted for the coming days.

Environment


Rush to the pumps as petrol crisis eases

Monday 19 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, Local, National

There were long queues at leading petrol stations in Rarotonga on Saturday as people scrambled to fill up tanks after almost a week without petrol.

Economy


Manihiki schools unite for prizegiving

Monday 19 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Local, National

The two schools on Manihiki, the second largest island in the Northern Group, held their combined prizegiving awards together earlier this month hosted by Tauhunu.

Education


Justice Keane appointed Cook Islands’ new Chief Justice

Monday 19 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Court, National

Ministry of Justice has appointed a new head of Cook Islands judiciary to replace the retiring Chief Justice Sir Hugh Williams KNZM, KC.

Court


Football showdown

Saturday 17 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

The 2022 Rarotonga football season culminates with the Knockout Cup finals at the CIFA Complex in Matavera.

Football


Rotaract Christmas in the Park a major success

Saturday 17 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Entertainment, Features, Local, National

Wet weather and the petrol crisis failed to deter families who turned up in numbers for the 2022 Rotaract Christmas in the Park event on Wednesday night.

Entertainment


Penrhyn prizegiving: ‘Lagoon highway’ to success

Saturday 17 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Local, National

Schools on the largest and northernmost atoll of Penrhyn, also known as Tongareva, had their prizegiving day ceremonies delayed due to the principal of both schools Apii Napa having to cross the immense ‘Lagoon Highway’.

Education


A passion for the Pacific

Saturday 17 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Politics

United States Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa Tom Udall is looking forward to immersing himself in all things to do with Pacific countries. He talks to Cook Islands News journalist Matthew Littlewood about his hopes and aspirations in the role.

Local


Celebrating the reason for the season

Saturday 17 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Young Cook Islands performers will showcase their talent in the annual Kīnura Tapunui Music Festival tomorrow at the National Auditorium.

Local


Ceiling-breaker signals exit

Saturday 17 December 2022 | Written by Derek Fox | Published in Features, Local, National

I don’t think young Vaine Nooana spent time as a child dreaming about one day running her country’s bank. But as the eldest of a family of five, she did have a sense that her parents had expectations of her and, that in time she needed to live up to them, writes Derek Fox.

Features


Compost: Your trash, nature’s treasure!

Saturday 17 December 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, Local, National

Most of us have thrown out food at some point in our life with disregard to where it will actually end up. Maybe we put more food on our plates than our stomachs can handle. Throwing food scraps away may not seem like a big deal, but the steps and resources involved in getting the food onto your plate are then wasted as well.

Environment


LETTER TO EDITOR: Tricky side to cannabis legislation

Saturday 17 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor: Te Marae Ora mainly buys therapeutic products from New Zealand and Australia. These generally fall under three categories: medicine - including prescriptions, over-the counter medicines, and complimentary medicines, such as paracetamol.

Letters to the Editor


‘The money is in the ground’: Cook Islands farmers and growers hatch ambitious plan

Saturday 17 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, Environment, Local, National

A Cook Islands co-operative of farmers and growers placed an ambitious submission before Cabinet this week in a combined effort to market and brand their unique products here and around the world.

Economy


Long queues for scarce petrol

Saturday 17 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National

Traffic was backed up for miles as motorists attempted to capitalise on the only service station in Rarotonga with petrol yesterday.

Local


Elderly happy to celebrate festive season

Saturday 17 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

There were smiles all around at the Are Pa Metua centre for the elderly this week for their Christmas party and wrap-up for the year.

Local


JP adjourns sentencing after probation recommends jail

Saturday 17 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, Culture, National

A man who breached his probation orders on multiple occasions has been given a week’s reprieve while a Justice of the Peace considers whether he should go to jail.

Crime


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