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‘Giving back to the community’
Thursday 22 April 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Community members praise tree trimming and maintenance work led by a former deputy prime minister who is expected to contest the 2022 general election.
ANZAC focus on the sacrifices of women
Thursday 22 April 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
The ANZAC Day Dawn Service this Sunday will have a special focus on women’s sacrifices.
Govt holds accreditation ceremony for former PM
Wednesday 21 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Government yesterday held an accreditation ceremony for former prime minister and incoming Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum Henry Puna.
Flowers bring happiness
Wednesday 21 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Fragrant tipani (frangipani), deep red desert roses, splashes of purple, striking orchids and bright bromeliads provide an explosion of colour in the front yard of Ngatere Rae’s home in Aitutaki.
$274k market sealing: No budget, tender or contract
Tuesday 20 April 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local
The Audit Office has revealed the Punanga Nui Market allowed a contractor to start work without a signed contract, calling the practice “alarming and disturbing”.
Human error leads to crane topple
Tuesday 20 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Human error by the driver of a crane owned by Cook Islands General Transport (CIGT) caused the heavy industrial machine to topple over on Saturday afternoon at Avatiu Port.
Former power boss takes over water as Longman ‘steps down’
Monday 19 April 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Just over a year in the job, the head of the local water authority has stepped down for health reasons.
Church service collects donations for men's health
Friday 16 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The cyclone season thanksgiving service on Sunday drew one of the largest crowds ever seen at the annual prayer day, considering the sports awards function was taking place at the same time in Arorangi.
Probation for threatening to kill
Friday 16 April 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
A Rarotonga man escaped jail time for threatening to kill his neighbours in a heated argument.
Government's not shouting your beer
Friday 16 April 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
The former executive officer of the Mitiaro Island Administration tried to use government money to buy $177 of personal alcohol but was stopped by a shopkeeper, an audit office report has revealed.
Getting a ‘pawdicure’
Friday 16 April 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Over $1000 was raised by the charitable veterinary clinic Te Are Manu Clinic who had their ‘Itchy and Scratchy’ Day yesterday at the Punanga Nui Market.
Upstart airline grounded before take off
Thursday 15 April 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
Plans to start a new airline to provide direct flights from Wellington and Christchurch to the Cook Islands have been shelved.
The community raises its young men
Thursday 15 April 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
A dozen young Cook Islands men who successfully completed a one-week course that has been “spiritual, physical, emotional and mental” were awarded their certificates yesterday in front of proud family members.
Governmenmt slammed by Opposition for ‘shameful spending’
Thursday 15 April 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Government must curb spending and prioritise spending in areas that affects the livelihoods of the people, says the Opposition Democratic Party.
Government initiative aims to enhance public spaces
Wednesday 14 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
A new partnership between the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) and Cook Islands Tourism is set to enhance national public spaces for the benefit of locals and tourists alike.
Concerns over child left alone outside bar
Wednesday 14 April 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
An organisation dedicated to keeping women and children safe, members of the public and police are concerned with an incident outside a bar in Avarua where a sleeping infant was left alone in a locked car.
Island’s beauty inspires exciting photo career
Tuesday 13 April 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Malia Photography began simply as an Instagram page but soon turned into an exciting business venture for a talented local photographer.
Dog Registration and Animal Control Committee established
Tuesday 13 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
The Dog Registration and Animal Control Committee was formed in early April following a multi-partner workshop to discuss the dog management issue on Rarotonga.
Broken crane slows cargo unloading process
Tuesday 13 April 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Much needed rice has been stuck in ship containers because of a broken crane on Rarotonga’s latest ship arrival.
Outpatients gets 250k upgrade, PM’s Office 100k
Monday 12 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Government infrastructure has recently been given a facelift to make them more fit for purpose.
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