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Our own version of the Grammys: Cook Islands community celebrates excellence at Te Tu Rangatira Awards

Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features

The biennial Te Tu Rangatira Awards 2023 showcased a remarkable display of talent and unity within the Cook Islands community in Aotearoa New Zealand, serving as a powerful representation of the outstanding achievements of individuals who are making a significant impact.

Art


Black-shouldered Lapwings: Rare vagrants on Rarotonga

Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, In Depth

On the 30th of August, Maureen Goodwin saw two unusual birds on her inland Muri lawn. She googled and identified them as Australian Southern Lapwings rather than the Northern due to the black ‘ei kakī (collar). Over the next few days, they fed, ran over the lawn, and flew around the area, writes Gerald McCormack, director of Cook Islands Natural Heritage Trust.

Features


Robotics team overcomes bag delay, ready to compete at Global Challenge

Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National, Tourism

The Cook Islands Robotics team has overcome a jittery start to get their campaign underway at the 2023 FIRST Global Challenge in Singapore this weekend.

Local


Cook Islands Government donates $10,000 to help Lahaina wildfire victims

Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

The Cook Islands Government has donated $10,000 to help the victims of the recent wildfire in Lahaina, Hawaii.

Local


Te Ipukarea Society: New research sheds light on community views on tourism in Rarotonga, Aitutaki and Mitiaro.

Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

Sieni Tiraa, local consultant for Griffith University, was busy conducting community tourism surveys earlier in the year. This research was spearheaded by Griffith University and aimed to obtain the people’s views on tourism, and their aspirations for future tourism in the Cook Islands.

Environment


Puna strengthened with foldable beds and tablets ahead of cyclone season

Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

In preparation for the upcoming cyclone season, which runs from November 1 through to the end of next April, Emergency Management Cook Islands (EMCI) have donated foldable beds and tablets to the Puna (village committee) on Rarotonga and to the Pa Enua.

Local


Possible phone glitch may have caused 999 emergency line outage, Police say

Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National

A possible phone glitch may have caused the emergency line 999 to be down recently.

Local


Drink driving case involving NZ High Commission employee adjourned again

Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

A reckless and drink driving case involving a New Zealand High Commission employee which has dragged on for nearly two years, took another dramatic turn in court on Friday.

Court


‘Exhausted’ Prime Minister home this weekend after busy month of travel

Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, Local, National

Prime Minister Mark Brown has been away from the country for over a month, attending a series of meetings around the world.

Economy


‘No permanent fix’: Justice building still experiencing leaks as renovation works project continues

Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

Rarotonga’s Ministry of Justice building is still plagued with leaks, despite extensive renovations, including the installation of a passenger lift.

Local


Cook Islands Rugby Union: ‘Unruly sideline behaviour will not be tolerated’

Friday 6 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Rugby league, Rugby Union, Sports

The Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) is sending a clear message to all rugby fans: Unruly sideline behaviour will not be tolerated. This message is not only for the Raro 7s tournament which starts this afternoon, but for all future rugby events.

Rugby league


Climate change ain’t new: ‘Kare te taui reva I te mea ou’tu

Friday 6 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

“For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in together until now… Kua kite oki tatou e, te ngunguru anake nei te au mea katoa I angaia mei te mamae anau ra e tae rava akenei ki teianei ra” – Romans/Roma 8:22.

Church Talk


Elikana chairs Forum Trade Ministers meet

Friday 6 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Politics

The Associate Minister for Justice, Finance and Economic Management, Foreign Affairs and Immigration, Tingika Elikana, chaired the Forum Trade Ministers Meeting in Suva this week.

National


Cook Islands to host first-ever Airport Day in the Pacific

Friday 6 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Tourism

An exciting new initiative called Airport Day, tailored to the needs of Pacific Island airports, will be hosted by Airport Authority Cook Islands early next month.

National


Samsung in talks with Cook Islands to promote STEAM education

Friday 6 October 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Education, National, Technology

Ministry of Education is in discussions with Samsung Electronics Co., a South Korean multinational major appliance and consumer electronics corporation, to build interest and proficiency in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics) within Cook Islands secondary schools.

Education


Guilty pleas indicated as woman faces multiple theft as a servant charges

Friday 6 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A woman facing eight charges of theft as a servant has indicated she will enter guilty pleas.

Court


Tourism operator facing trespass charge free to leave Cook Islands

Friday 6 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

A tourism operator facing a charge of wilful trespass, and undergoing ongoing assessment with Te Marae Ora in relation to the charge, has been given permission by the court to travel overseas.

Court


Women appear in court on assault charges

Friday 6 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National

Two women have appeared in court before Justice of the Peace Nadine Newnham on assault charges connected to an alleged incident in Nikao.

Court


Palmerston island mayor passes away

Friday 6 October 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Outer Islands

The island of Palmerston is mourning the loss of its mayor Tuakana Marsters who passed away late last month.

National


Te Tiare Association elects new president

Friday 6 October 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Tatryanna Utanga was elected the new president of Te Tiare Association at the association’s annual general meeting late last month.

Local


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