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Mobile community vet clinic focuses Akaoa
Monday 26 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
The free mobile community vet clinic started in the village of Murienua earlier this month and continues this week.
Honouring Cook Islanders in NZ
Saturday 24 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Te Maeva Nui o Aotearoa New Zealand Charitable Trust hosted the Tu Rangatira special Awards and Recognitions event on Thursday night to celebrate Cook Islanders who have made a significant mark in specific fields in a bid to bring recognition to their achievements.
Cook Islands marks first World Drowning Prevention Day
Saturday 24 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
The first World Drowning Prevention Day will take place today, dedicated to spreading awareness and solutions to drowning in communities around the world.
Making the Cut: Cooks’ Olympics Games outfits in Top 10
Saturday 24 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Team Cook Islands flag bearers Kirsten Andrea Fisher-Marsters and Wesley Tikiariki Roberts held their heads high as they made their way into the Olympic Stadium on Friday.
Pride of the community
Friday 23 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
The round 19 Vaka Pride programme winners were announced during the school market day event held at the Constitution Park on Wednesday. Three winning categories were carefully decided and prizes distributed to the deserving members of the community.
Indigenous Cook Islands artists ‘meet to create’
Friday 23 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
The first Toki Cook Islands Indigenous Artist gathering starts today.
Reason to smile
Friday 23 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Down Syndrome persons were excited to receive prescription glasses to see more clearly with and six iPads to improve their motivation and individual learning abilities – all made possible through the New Zealand High Commission Fund.
Rarotonga Sailing Club to host barbecue bash
Thursday 22 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National, Opinion
A barbecue pitmasters competition is set to raise money for the Rarotonga Sailing Club and celebrate barbecuing.
Drivers urged to maintain distance
Thursday 22 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Motorists have been reminded to stay aware of safe travelling distances between vehicles following a nose-to-tail incident near Rarotonga International Airport.
Disqualified driver four times over the legal limit
Thursday 22 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A 29-year-old disqualified driver found four times over the legal drink driving limit is expected to appear in court today.
Budding farmers share fruits of their labour
Thursday 22 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Education, Local, National
Aspiring farmers from nine primary schools around Rarotonga converged on Constitution Park in Avarua to showcase and sell their fresh produce to the community.
‘Nosey’ the fur seal sunning at Avarua harbour
Thursday 22 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Oblivious to the chatter and curious stares from onlookers, the visiting yearling Kekeno/New Zealand fur seal nicknamed “Nosey” appeared to be casually enjoying its “sunning holiday break” on Rarotonga yesterday.
Local business moves past Covid-19 with expansion
Thursday 22 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A Cook Islands business is putting Covid-19 behind it and taking forward steps in expanding its workforce by branching out to retail.
Tug of war with post delivery expectations
Thursday 22 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
New Zealand Post says mail from New Zealand to the Cook Islands should take no more than nine days to arrive but Vodafone Cook Islands remains adamant that any postal delays are from problems offshore.
Fuel prices increase, gas rates unaffected
Wednesday 21 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Motorists are digging deeper into their pockets when paying for fuel after the Price Tribunal announced increases in petrol prices in the Cook Islands.
Rare visit from New Zealand fur seal
Wednesday 21 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Since the travel bubble opened with New Zealand, a young Kekeno/New Zealand fur seal has also decided to pop in for a bit of a holiday to Rarotonga this week - travelling over 3000 kilometres from its home.
Local charter vessels get detention notices
Tuesday 20 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Two charter fishing vessels were issued with “detention notices” due to the considerable amount of deterioration, corrosion, and structural damage, during an inspection last month.
Growing a healthy and sustainable future
Saturday 17 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Young gardeners from 10 primary schools around Rarotonga will come together at the end of this month to sell fresh produce they have grown in their own school gardens. Alana Musselle reports.
Whale washes up dead on Muri Beach
Friday 16 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
The carcass of a dead beaked whale was found on Muri Beach last week, and researchers say it most likely died from natural causes. Alana Musselle reports.
Opah! 60kg giant caught on handline
Friday 16 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Using a ‘poito’ or a handline (250 lb), local fisherman Jason Tuara pulled up an impressive 60.6-kilogram moonfish also known as opah.
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