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Ngatangiia benefit from Japan grant
Tuesday 3 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
The Government of Japan officially handed over the Ngatangiia-Matavera Health Centre and the associated upgrades to toilet and netball court facilities to the executives of Kōrero o te ‘Ōrau and Ngatangiia-Matavera Sports Association.
Young and old rejoice in gospel songs
Tuesday 3 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Each of the participating Te Maeva Nui teams performed lively Tu’Anga Evangelia gospel songs on Sunday night, with some of the teams leading the way with female conductors.
Cook Islands reefs used in global study
Tuesday 3 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National
Data collected from coral reefs in the Cook Islands have been used in a new model to help save reef ecosystems around the planet.
Jetstar delays Rarotonga service to March 2022
Tuesday 3 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Budget airline Jetstar has cancelled Rarotonga flights through to the end of March, 2022, but has provided customers a range of options including a credit voucher or a full refund.
Nosey, the seal, extends his ‘holiday’
Tuesday 3 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
The visiting seal has been on holiday in Rarotonga for officially three weeks now after swimming all the way from New Zealand to suntan and wave to locals and tourists at the Avarua harbour.
Pavilion named after former Cook Islands leader
Tuesday 3 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
The pavilion built at the Constitution Park has been named in honour of the country’s first leader, Albert Henry.
Marumaru Atua returns from 48-day Taua e Moana voyage
Tuesday 3 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National
Sailing through good wind, rain and rough seas, Vaka Marumaru Atua returned safely to Rarotonga early yesterday morning, having successfully completed a 48-day Taua e Moana voyage to the Northern group islands.
Pille heading back to NZ
Tuesday 3 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Acting Infrastructure Cook Islands secretary Willem Pille has ruled himself out of contention for the top job after announcing his intention to return to New Zealand.
Rarotonga drenched with half the average August rainfall
Tuesday 3 August 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Weather
A number of local events including the opening of the BCI Trade Days yesterday was postponed due to continuous rain on Rarotonga.
Youngsters make Olympic debut
Monday 2 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Paddling, Sports, Tokyo Olympics
Young Cook Islands kayakers Jade Tierney and Kohl Tamarua-Horton made their Olympic debut at Tokyo Olympics in Japan yesterday.
Tupapa Panthers maintain unbeaten run in 15s comp
Monday 2 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The unbeaten Tupapa Panthers extended their lead in the Rarotonga Club 15s competition after beating Avatiu Nikao Eels 30-20 in the feature Senior A match at Victoria Park on Saturday.
Culture without language – a seed planted in shallow earth
Monday 2 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Opinion
New Zealand-born Cook Islander Brandon Mataio Jammae Ulfsby shares his journey of relearning o te reo Māori Kūki ‘Āirani as the annual ‘Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki 'Āirani: Cook Islands Language Week started yesterday in NZ.
Fairness vs. inclusion: Finding balance in rules for transgender athletes
Monday 2 August 2021 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion
The drugs for transgender females suppress testosterone but does not result in more feminine features, like higher voice pitch, more body fat to muscle ratio, whereas a transgender male taking testosterone will have a lower voice, more facial body hair, more musculature.
Ambassadors present credentials to Queen’s Representative via Zoom
Monday 2 August 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands High Commission was honoured to be able to facilitate the presentation of credentials of the Ambassadors of Germany, Israel, Turkey, Korea and Chile to the Queen’s Representative of the Cook Islands, Sir Tom Marsters KBE last week.
International night shows unity in diversity
Monday 2 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Cultural diversity enhanced by vibrant colours, unusual costumes, dances and heartfelt performances, splashed across the National Auditorium stage on Saturday night.
Removing barriers for business
Monday 2 August 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Features, Go Local
To escape Auckland’s crazy weather and longing to come home, Davina Hosking-Ashford moved back to the Cook Islands three years ago with her husband and two children. They now put young Cook Islanders through university and run the Cook Islands Business Hub.
Japan assists Takitumu School
Monday 2 August 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Education, National
The government of Japan handed over the ownership of three septic tanks and eight water fountains to Takitumu School at a handover ceremony held on July 23 in Rarotonga.
NZ’s Ngā Tūmanako Kapa Haka wows local crowd
Monday 2 August 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
The visiting New Zealand Maori Ngā Tūmanako Kapa Haka group lived up to expectations, wowing the audience during Te Maeva Nui International Night at the National Auditorium on Saturday.
Health ministry is considering vaccinating children aged 12 to 15 with Pfizer
Monday 2 August 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health, National
After vaccinating more than 90 per cent of Cook Islands’ eligible population, Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health is exploring ways to get approval for the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine to be given to 12 to 15-year-olds.
LETTER: Dredging of Muri lagoon passage
Saturday 31 July 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Dear Editor It is important to set the record straight regarding Minister Mac Mokoroa’s statement (on Cook Islands News Facebook page) that dredging of “Muri Lagoon passage” wasn’t permitted to go ahead to allow for the 2008 Pacific Mini Games. The people of Ngatangiia should be congratulated for having the sense not to allow such an ill-conceived project to go ahead.
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