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A hub to empower Cook Islands youth
Tuesday 29 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
With the purpose to engage, embrace, evolve and empower young people, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Empower Me Inc. last week launched its official Empower Me Youth Hub.
Renewed call to curb plastic pollution in oceans
Tuesday 29 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Waterwoman and renowned photographer Charlotte Piho has made renewed calls to end ocean plastic waste after a turtle found to have ingested a plastic bag was found dead on a Rarotonga beach last week.
The joy is in sharing
Saturday 26 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Rarotongans have found joy in the spirit of giving during the holiday season. Here are three stories of community members going the extra mile to share with those in need.
Save money and lives, don’t drink and drive
Saturday 26 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
“Drive safely and plan your day properly.” That’s the message from Road Safety Council president Danny Mataroa.
Hope for elderly care centre
Saturday 26 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Community members have come forward to answer the call to help Are Pa Metua, an elderly care centre in Rarotonga.
Expatriate worker served removal order
Saturday 26 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
The Fijian national was expected to have left the Cook Islands yesterday after a removal order from the Ministry of Immigration was issued against him.
Runway renovations set for 2021
Thursday 24 December 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local, National
Specialist machinery and equipment to replace cracked slabs on the runway at Rarotonga Airport has arrived with work set to start in January 2021.
Health secretary to vacate position on Christmas Day
Thursday 24 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Public Service Commissioner Russell Thomas has announced Dr Josephine Aumea Herman will be standing down as Secretary of Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health on Friday.
Christmas church services for Rarotonga
Thursday 24 December 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Your guide for Christmas church services in Rarotonga.
Providing access for people with disabilities
Thursday 24 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Nikao Tepuka Health Clinic now features a wheelchair access ramp that enables the centre to be easily accessible to the elderly, persons with a disability and children.
Christmas stock arrives in time
Thursday 24 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Cargo vessel Liloa II arrived in Rarotonga this week, bringing joy to businesses and customers who were worried about meat and other supplies being in short supply for the Christmas weekend.
Cut-throat discounting among tourism operators discouraged
Thursday 24 December 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
Tourism operators are being advised not to compete against each other if an expected travel bubble with New Zealand comes to fruition in the first quarter of 2021.
Bringing smiles to the less fortunate during the holiday season
Thursday 24 December 2020 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Movember Cook Islands used the funds raised through various activities it ran last month to buy some essential equipment for Rarotonga’s Creative Centre.
Flight with returning Fijians ‘will go ahead’
Thursday 24 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Fijian nationals living in the Cook Islands who are scheduled to board a charter flight from Auckland to Fiji on Friday will still be allowed to travel.
Cooks man facing deportation freed after landmark ruling
Wednesday 23 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
A Cook Islands-born man, who was held in Australian immigration detention facing deportation despite living in the country for more than 40 years, has been set free.
The hunt continues for new elderly care premises
Wednesday 23 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
With Christmas approaching, the Are Pa Metua Centre have until December 31st to move out of their present premises located in Nikao.
Popular local market to take a holiday break
Wednesday 23 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
The Punanga Nui Market will be closed on the coming Saturdays so workers can join their families to celebrate the festive season
Shop local this Christmas
Wednesday 23 December 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Still looking for gifts for Christmas? Until Thursday shoppers can support vendors at the Punanga Nui Market and purchase locally made crafts, products, and home-grown vegetables and fruits.
Birthday dreams come true for Rarotongan youngster
Tuesday 22 December 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
This month young Maiata MacLean-McMahon was given a birthday surprise like no other.
'Action man' delivers clean water for the people
Monday 21 December 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local, National
Minister for Punanga Nui Market and Tupapa-Maraerenga Member of Parliament George “Maggie” Angene hasn’t been given the name “Action Man” for nothing. Angene didn’t waste any time getting to work on a second water station at the market, which was officially opened on Friday last week by Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau. “I want to […]
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