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Giving back to the community
Monday 8 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Not wanting to waste medicinal “akari pi” plants, Pamela Taea has given away her plants to the community.
Waiting patiently for border to open
Monday 8 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Cate Walker, who started the campaign to restore the Nikao Cemetery in Panama - the last resting place of many Cook Islands soldiers from World War One - is hoping that borders will be open soon.
‘Do the work, get the rewards’
Saturday 6 February 2021 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local, National
To date, 35 Cook Islanders have been recruited and sent to Invercargill in New Zealand to take on freezing works roles, while another 40 people will leave next month to take up fruit picking and packing roles in Tauranga.
Forum chair’s unwavering support for Henry Puna
Saturday 6 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
Henry Puna is expected to take up the Pacific Islands Forum’s Secretary General position in April this year.
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.
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.
‘Fishing freaks’ stoked with catch
Wednesday 3 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
Two passionate fishermen “did the miles to get the smiles” and were rewarded with the first Broadbill Swordfish to be caught by rod and reel in Rarotonga.
Back to where it all began
Wednesday 3 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
This Friday February 5, the much-loved local brand Manini Wear is having a pop-up market stall at Tamanu Beach Resort, Aitutaki.
Kia Orana Values to inspire others
Wednesday 3 February 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Kia Orana Values were presented to the Cook Islands Child Welfare Association (CICWA) to inspire and reach out to their members with a positive start to the year.
Crusaders against corruption
Tuesday 2 February 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
The Cook Islands Association of Citizens Against Corruption (CAC) is now officially registered as an Incorporated Society.
Elderly care centre remains in limbo
Tuesday 2 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
The Are Pa Metua will continue shifting their belongings from the Airport Authority premises to the home of coordinator of the centre Moana-O-Liliuokalani Marsters today.
Pa Enua upskilling in disaster management
Friday 29 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Representatives from the southern Pa Enua are participating in a two-week geoportal training programme to upskill for preparations in the case of a disaster.
Cook Islanders encouraged to obtain status stamp
Friday 29 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration has endorsed over 150 Cook Islands status applications in the last week, confirmed principal immigration officer Kairangi Samuela.
Driver ‘in a rush’ causes accident
Friday 29 January 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
A pregnant woman was knocked off her motorbike yesterday morning by the driver of a van, who told police he was in a rush to get to the shop.
Pet show this weekend at local market
Thursday 28 January 2021 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local, National
The Punanga Nui Market Jumpstart January initiative is eyeing a spectacular finish this Saturday following huge success in the first two weekends.
Returnees ‘may’ undergo quarantine
Thursday 28 January 2021 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local, National
The mother of a swimmer, who travelled to New Zealand as part of the Puaikura Aquatics team is happy the Cook Islands Government has shown what she calls ‘wisdom’ to protect the people, following the announcement of two new Covid-19 community cases in Auckland yesterday.
Green and gold shine for Australia Day
Thursday 28 January 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Over 200 people came together to mark the first Australia Day official function in the Cook Islands on Tuesday afternoon.
Driver licencing regulation for seniors ‘harsh and unnecessary’
Wednesday 27 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Further clarification is being sought on the enforcement of licencing regulation for drivers aged 60 years and older.
Deeping their roots in Cook Islands for Australia Day
Wednesday 27 January 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Australia Day was observed yesterday morning with intimate tree planting ceremonies at the Constitution Park.
Cook Islander dancing into her dream
Tuesday 26 January 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
An intense and dedicated love of dancing and years of hard work and discipline has paid off for Havana Beal Vogel.
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