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Eco-certs to be launched
Tuesday 2 April 2019 | Published in Local
To coincide with the Mana Tiaki week from the April 1-5, Cook Islands Tourism along with their partners will launch the Mana Tiaki Eco Certification (MTEC) at the Discover Marine and Wildlife Eco Centre in Arorangi on Wednesday from 8.30am.
Man remains in custody
Tuesday 2 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
A man who faces several serious charges before the Cook Islands High Court was remanded in custody on Thursday.
Day 56: Talbot continues difficult track to Wellington
Monday 1 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
James Talbot is on a difficult track along the Te Araroa Trail in New Zealand as he continues to make his way to Wellington.
Pacific Resort gives to Inmates
Monday 1 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Inmates at the Arorangi Prison received about $2000 of linen consisting of towels, sheets, pillows, pillow protectors, bath robes and mattress protectors from the Pacific Resort kitchen staff yesterday. For the past five years, Pacific Resort has run a community outreach programme where each department decides whom will receive their donations. Luther Zainy, head chef at the resort approached minister Angene to inquire what items they could donate to the inmates. Zainy said he hopes the inmates will have a good night’s sleep with the linen they have gifted, have good thoughts and maybe this will help out with their rehabilitation. “We are a small community; we continue to give to the community.” Angene said he is thankful to Zainy and the Pacific resort kitchen department for selecting the Arorangi Prison as the recipient of the hotels March donation. In the past the Teimurimotia Fire Rescue station, Creative Centre, Takitumu and Rutaki schools are only a few who have benefited from the generosity of the Pacific Resort community outreach programme.
Green Expo ready for Mana Tiaki event list
Monday 1 April 2019 | Published in Local
To coincide with the Mana Tiaki week from April 1 Cook Islands Tourism with their partners have organised a Green Expo at the Discover Marine and Wildlife Eco Centre in Arorangi on Wednesday April 3 from 9am.
Ripples of love and friendship from Belgium
Saturday 30 March 2019 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The ripples of war and death have softened in the 100 years since the end of World War I and have transformed into rings of love and friendship between the people of Belgium and Cook Islands.
Man dies after seawall crash
Saturday 30 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A 21-year-old man has died in a road crash at the seawall in Nikao in the early hours of yesterday morning. The deceased suffered severe head injuries and died on the spot of the accident.
PTI needs female support
Friday 29 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The Punanga Tauturu Inc (PTI) has hosted its annual general meeting (AGM) yesterday at the public health conference room in Tupapa.
Meeting on impact of tourism
Friday 29 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The latest findings on tourism and its impact on the Cook Islands will be made public on Monday next week.
Day 54: 78 days to go
Wednesday 27 March 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
James Talbot has 78 more days left to walk the Te Araroa Trail to raise $300,000 for the Creative Centre in Rarotonga.
NZ gifts pump to Teimurimotia brigade
Wednesday 27 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The Teimurimotia Volunteer Fire Rescue Brigade in Titikaveka is pleased to officially thank the NZ High Commissioner to the Cook Islands Tessa Te Mata for equipment that was donated to their fire station.
New editor for CI News
Wednesday 27 March 2019 | Published in Local
COOK ISLANDS NEWS has announced the appointment of a new editor, as its online readership is hitting new highs.
Day 53: Talbot goes boulder-hopping
Tuesday 26 March 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
James Talbot continues his Creative Trail walk through the Te Araroa Trail in New Zealand aiming to raise $300,000.
Mana Tiaki starts next week
Tuesday 26 March 2019 | Published in Local
The Mana Tiaki week that will showcase a variety of cultural demonstrations, live music and dancing, and encourage audience participation is fast approaching and everyone is welcome to attend.
83 more days to go for Talbot
Monday 25 March 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Creative Trail walker James Talbot has 83 more days to walk the Te Areroa Trail in New Zealand to complete the 3200 kilometres walk.
Lots to do, eat and see at market
Saturday 23 March 2019 | Published in Local
During one of my weekly Saturday trips to Punanga Nui Market in downtown Avarua I visited a hut named Mokoero Arts and Crafts, owned by Sharon and Henry Tavioni, located near the stage where the island show is performed every Saturday.
Well-known Kiwi personality on Raro for vacation
Friday 22 March 2019 | Published in Local
New Zealand’s well-known transgender personality, Mary Haddock-Staniland and husband William Staniland, an executive with New Zealand Rail, are currently on Rarotonga to mark their five-year wedding anniversary.
Determined Talbot completes 872kms
Thursday 21 March 2019 | Published in Local
Creative Trail walker James Talbot continues his journey on the Te Araroa Trail of 3200 kilometres in New Zealand and has completed 873 kilometres. Talbot is aiming to raise $300,000 for the Creative Centre in Rarotonga and through the Creative Trail Feb 2019 Give a Little page he has currently raised $8,910 from 136 donors. He made it to Waiau Hut walking 25kilometres yesterday in 7.25 hours. On his social page, Talbot said that this was the second highest peak of the trail and he made it to the top and over. It was his toughest climb. He called himself a mountaineer! On Day 47 of his walk, Talbot was at Hurunui Hut where he walked 23 kilometres and the next day he walked 23.9 kilometres in 8.25 hours to reach Hope Halfway Hut for the weekend. He went on to Boyle Village Cabin where he made it to Boyle Village Outdoor Recreational Centre walking 19.4 kilometres in 6.25 hours. Talbot said the track to Boyle Village was through a forest where it was nothing too serious or difficult with grasslands over the top of the hill until arriving at the Windy point carpark. “Then it was all road walking to Boyle ... ankle is sore again.” He said: “Met Nick and Carolyn who run the place, got my resupply box (they normally charge $20) for free when I mentioned the Creative Trail. Asked about accommodation and payment and they had a small bunk room for $20, plus food. Talbot said he made plans for the next five days where he would be crossing Waiau Pass which needs to be in good weather. He later made it to Anne Hut where he walked 28 kilometres in 9.25 hours. He is expected to be in Wellington in early April.
NZ documentary team focuses on Mama Vara
Thursday 21 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A New Zealand-based filmmaker is producing a documentary on local cultural icon Vara Hunter – affectionately known as Mama Vara.
Parents call for news of missing daughter
Thursday 21 March 2019 | Published in Local
Tepuna Motors manager, Ravin Chand, is urging the public to come forward on any news they may have of the whereabouts of his daughter who has been missing since Tuesday morning.
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