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Pooch perfect! Dog groomer at your service

Saturday 6 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Go Local

Keeping your dogs healthy by brushing their teeth, cleaning their ears, trimming their nails and brushing their coats is essential but it can never be easy. For Victoria Teio, her dog grooming business ‘Kuri Cutts’ can do all this for you.

Features


Wonderful wetlands

Saturday 6 February 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

Flooding like the recent severe episodes in Avatiu were far less frequent or severe back in the days when the wetlands were intact, writes Te Ipukarea Society.

Environment


Carlson remains league president

Saturday 6 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby league, Sports

The 2021 Cook Islands domestic rugby league season will start on Friday next week.

Rugby league


Stage set for beach soccer

Saturday 6 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Bronze medal winner from the Cook Islands Beach Games, Nikao Sokattak (formerly named Team Stacks) will take on PFC Guys in the opening men’s match at CIFA 2021 Beach Soccer Competition today.

Football

Forum furore

Friday 5 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata


Doubles meet opens tennis season

Friday 5 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Other Sports, Sports

Tennis Cook Islands held a social doubles tournament in a bid to promote the sport in Rarotonga.

Other Sports


New Zealand affirms further health support

Friday 5 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National

Officials from Cook Islands and New Zealand held more technical and detailed discussions relating to the two-way quarantine free travel, Covid-19 vaccine and further support to strengthen the local health system.

Health


CHURCH TALK: The origin of Valentine’s Day

Friday 5 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features

I have been a Catholic priest for 46 years and have never preached a sermon on St. Valentine. I find it strange that businesses have taken over the feast day, February 14th and in our church, you will not hear any mention of St. Valentine on that day, writes Bishop Paul Donoghue of the Catholic Church.

Church Talk


Pukapuka lays out red carpet for PM Brown

Friday 5 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Outer Islands

Having arrived in Pukapuka on Tuesday morning, Prime Minister Mark Brown and his accompanying government delegation are now in the final stages of their mission to the northern group this week.

National


St Joseph’s prefects ‘energised and ready’

Friday 5 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National

St Joseph’s Primary School prefects were invested yesterday at a special church service held at the St Joseph’s Catholic Cathedral.

Education


Laws to keep litterers away

Friday 5 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National

With plans to establish the Nikao Social Centre area as a park, laws and regulations aligning with the National Environment Services will soon be implemented.

Environment


Watching out for one another

Friday 5 February 2021 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime, National

With an increase in burglaries and incidences where offenders have entered properties and taken money and other valuables while the occupants are in the house, police say community groups like Neighbourhood Watch are vital.

Crime

Accused admits wrongdoing in police defraud case

Friday 5 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

One of the four accused of conspiring to defraud the Cook Islands Police has pleaded guilty.

Crime

Fourth robbery accused to appear in court

Friday 5 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National

The fourth alleged offender suspected to have been involved in an alleged armed robbery of Woo’s Store in Tikioki, is expected to appear in court today.

Crime


Punanga Nui Market ‘pumping’

Friday 5 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

Punanga Nui Market fees will remain free for vendors during the week from Monday to Friday, says market manager William Taripo.

Local


University’s local student body wants resolution

Friday 5 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Regional

The local student body of the University of the South Pacific has put their trust in the principles of good governance of the University to solve its internal issues.

Education

Top job

Thursday 4 February 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Kata, Opinion

Kata


Opposition congratulate former PM Henry Puna

Thursday 4 February 2021 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in National, Politics

Former Cook Islands Prime Minister Henry Puna was yesterday named the new Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum, becoming the first Cook Islander to take up the top regional role.

National


Are Pa Metua emotional about relocation

Thursday 4 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Mama Taka Wright was visibly upset and disappointed to see the belongings of the Are Pa Metua moved from the premises they had occupied and rented from Airport Authority Cook Islands in Nikao.

Local


Teams confirmed for beach soccer

Thursday 4 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Football, Sports

Black Wolves and Ladies in Black are the top bets in the inaugural Cook Islands Football Association beach soccer competition.

Football


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