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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’.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
Aitutaki’s Xmas supplies in limbo
Saturday 17 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, Local, National, Outer Islands
Shipping delays and cancellation caused by bad weather has put Aitutaki’s Christmas plans on hold.
Champions: Youngsters shine in Knockout finals
Friday 16 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports
Tupapa Maraerenga dominated Rarotonga football Knockout Cup grassroots division finals on Wednesday at CIFA Complex in Matavera.
Aitutaki experience the magic of Science Expo
Friday 16 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
The first Science Expo on Aitutaki with hopes to inspire the next generation of scientists, drew over 300 people.
LETTER TO EDITOR: Traditional vs contemporary
Friday 16 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor, Totally agree with you on that (Authenticity of culture promoted in tourism industry questioned, Cook Islands News, December 5). It’s a global trait, culture is becoming an entertainment commodity, to win hearts, tourists etc. Sadly, there’s little that can be done to reverse this evolution.
Petrol shortage ‘inevitable’
Friday 16 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
The chairman of the Price Tribunal says the shortage of petrol on Rarotonga is ‘inevitable’ under the current supply model, and will continue to be so until changes are made.
Chinese gifted Rangi Marumaru Dome ‘blessed’
Friday 16 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Netball, Sports
The rain bucketed down yesterday - a great way to test the historical grand new Tupapa Maraerenga dome “Rangi Marumaru” which withstood the deluge, keeping everyone dry and warm.
Tropical Christmas Santa parade postponed
Friday 16 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Christmas has briefly been postponed, well at least the Tropical Christmas Santa Parade on Rarotonga which was to be held yesterday afternoon, as persistent rain continues to pound the island.
Arrest process slammed: ‘Police did not conduct themselves according to law’
Friday 16 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National
Police conduct has been slammed by a Justice of the Peace in dismissing drink and careless driving charges in court yesterday.
Reason for the season
Friday 16 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Jesus Christ, as we fellow Christians would often address or refer to as the reason for the season, writes Bishop Tutai Pere of the Apostolic Church of the Cook Islands.
Tropical Christmas Santa parade postponed
Thursday 15 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Christmas has briefly been postponed, well at least the Tropical Christmas Santa Parade on Rarotonga, as persistent rain continues to pound the island.
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