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Government names new Police Commissioner
Saturday 24 April 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
The country’s new Police Commissioner is James Keenan, the first Cook Islander to achieve the rank of commissioned officer in the New Zealand Police force.
Vaka Puaikura farewells a warrior son
Friday 23 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
One of Vaka Puaikura’s steadfast and devoted sons, Beresford Henry Heather – also known as ‘Black’ – passed away last Sunday at the Rarotonga Hospital. He was 59 years old.
SIX60 show to be streamed live to Cook Islands from Eden Park
Friday 23 April 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
New Zealand band SIX60 will play a ‘history-making’ concert at Eden Park tonight that will be streamed live to the Cook Islands on Pasifika TV.
A veteran’s headstone unveiling
Friday 23 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The journey of searching for and connecting families of WWI soldiers is an emotional one, says the country’s chief archivist, Paula Paniani.
Road crash case in court
Friday 23 April 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Emotions were high in yesterday’s High Court sitting as two New Zealanders recalled a road accident that ruined their Rarotonga holiday.
‘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.
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