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Building resilient, inclusive and sustainable agrifood systems in the Pacific

Thursday 15 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National

Cook Islands experiences in response to Covid-19 and the global impacts of food, feed, fuel, fertiliser and finance were among the things presented by the country reps at the Pacific Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Solutions Conference in Samoa.

Environment


Climate change issues dominate bilateral talks

Thursday 15 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, Local, National, Politics

The United States (U.S.) Diplomatic Envoy to New Zealand Thomas Udall’s visit to the Cook Islands is his first significant bilateral engagement with the nation.

Environment


Stage set for Christmas in the Park

Wednesday 14 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Entertainment, Local, National

Rain, hail or shine, the annual Rotaract Christmas in the Park event tonight will go ahead as planned.

Entertainment


Raro runs out of petrol

Wednesday 14 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National

The next confirmed shipment of petrol is due to arrive in Rarotonga on Sunday, as providers struggle with lack of supply.

Local


Recidivist offender ‘returned to Tonga’

Wednesday 14 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in

A joint effort between government and nongovernment entities has seen the return to Tonga of a recidivist offender.


Juniors to get the ball rolling as football finals begin

Wednesday 14 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

It’s the last week of the 2022 Rarotonga football season and the grassroots will be setting the bar for the finale at CIFA Complex in Matavera this afternoon.

Football


Dog desexing receives cash boost

Wednesday 14 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National

A major animal desexing programme is among the recipients of a special community awards fund.

Local


NZ Warriors aim to tap into Māori, Pasifika talent pool

Wednesday 14 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby league, Sports

Cook Islands will be hoping to gain exposure and experience from NZ Warriors’ commitment to have Māori and Pasifika representation in their sides at all levels, forming a new partnership to allow players a pathway towards the NRL and NRLW.

Rugby league


Poto Williams to retire ahead of next NZ election

Wednesday 14 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features, National, Politics

New Zealand-born Cook Islander Munokoapoto (Poto) Williams is one of the Labour MPs stepping down at the next election.

Features


Marae Moana Community Outreach Team visits Aitutaki’s Araura College

Wednesday 14 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Education, Local, National

The Marae Moana Community Outreach team, Kevin Iro and Tim Meyer, visited Aitutaki this week.

Education


Titikaveka College caps off ‘challenging year’ with annual Prizegiving Day

Wednesday 14 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

Proud families and friends attended the Titikaveka College Prizegiving Day which was held yesterday.

Education


‘We have earned our NZ citizenship’

Wednesday 14 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, Why do we live in a situation where our closest constitutional partner says no, it will cost you our deepest part of connection, and a no when balanced against the threat of losing our New Zealand citizenship (when bidding for UN membership).

Letters to the Editor


Fiji’s 2022 General Election gets underway as voters turn up in numbers

Tuesday 13 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Fiji, Regional

Scores of people along the Nasinu-Suva corridor in the Central Division lined the premises of their designated polling stations as early as 6am today to cast their votes in the Fiji 2022 General Election.

Fiji


LETTER: UN Membership bid: NZ behaving ‘like a coloniser’

Tuesday 13 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Dear Editor, If the Cooks wanted to become a sovereign nation, it needed its own citizenship. Cook Islanders would remain New Zealand citizens but “if they want to change it, they can”. Then Prime Minister Helen Clark said in June 2001. “If they want to exert full independence, New Zealand will not stand in their way.”

Letters to the Editor


‘Mastermind’ of cannabis operation gets jail time

Tuesday 13 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, Crime, National

The alleged mastermind behind a major cannabis operation in the Cook Islands has been sentenced to six years and two months imprisonment.

Court


Growers and farmers sow collective seeds in bid for better harvest

Tuesday 13 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, Local, National

A Cook Islands co-operative of farmers and growers are moving forward in marketing and branding their unique products here and around the world.

Environment


Cooks health authorities brush off Covid-19 concerns despite emerging reinfection rates

Tuesday 13 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National

Health authorities in the Cook Islands are brushing off Covid-19 concerns despite reinfection and hospitalisation rates jumping here and across the Pacific.

Health


Cook Islands hosts U.S Diplomatic Envoy

Tuesday 13 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Politics, Regional

United States (U.S.) Diplomatic Envoy to New Zealand Thomas Udall arrived in Rarotonga yesterday afternoon for three days of meetings with Cook Islands Government representatives, including Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) Mark Brown and Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, Tepaeru Herrmann.

National


New Zealand funded ‘Tivaivai Taorei Revival Project’ proves successful

Tuesday 13 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National

The New Zealand High Commission funded “Tivaivai Taorei Revival Project” to teach women and girls the fading intricate artwork skills, has proven to be a success.

Culture


Sharing the gift of music

Tuesday 13 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Entertainment, Features, Local, National

Motivated to leave a legacy behind, the ambitious, vivacious and talented recording artist, Cook Islander Vaniva Tixier has released six albums of CD’s all in one hit.

Culture


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