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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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).
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.
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.
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.”
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Browne set to lead Opposition in Parliament
Tuesday 13 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
Democratic Party leader Tina Browne will assume the role of Leader of the Opposition once Parliament returns to sitting, but will not confirm whether it will work closely with the newcomers, the Cook Islands United Party.
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