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Tereora College’s Anau Ikurangi wins secondary schools Tangi Ka’ara competition
Monday 24 June 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Education, Local, National
The powerful rhythms of the tangi ka’ara traditional drums reverberated through Te Are Karioi as college students across Rarotonga showcased their mastery of drumming techniques, thrilling the audience on Friday night.
CINAT team having a blast in Hawaii, dismisses stranded rumours
Saturday 22 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art, Entertainment, Entertainment, Features, Local, National
Cultural expert and one of the team leaders of the Cook Islands National Arts Theatre (CINAT) performing arts team, Mark Short says the team is fine and enjoying their time in Hawaii.
PM: Free water for households
Saturday 22 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National
Government will not charge households for ‘reasonable’ water usage, assures Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Minister Angene makes ‘humble request’ for Police portfolio to address youth crime
Friday 21 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Crime, Local, National, Parliament
Minister for Corrective Services George “Maggie” Angene has asked Prime Minister Mark Brown to consider giving him the Minister for Police portfolio.
Airport upgrades key to unleashing economic potential of Pa Enua: PM
Friday 21 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National, Outer Islands, Parliament
Prime Minister Mark Brown emphasises that the Manihiki Airport upgrade is not a political promise or a vote buying attempt but a project designed to improve the lives of people in the Pa Enua (outer islands).
Fishermen rescue yacht from Penrhyn lagoon
Thursday 20 June 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands
A French yacht visiting Penrhyn this week escaped serious damage after grounding on a sea coral mount inside the island lagoon.
Vaka Marumaru Atua makes homecoming journey with two women aboard
Thursday 20 June 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
As the Cook Islands voyaging canoe Vaka Marumaru Atua cuts through the blue waters of the Pacific making her journey back home to Rarotonga, alongside the male crew members are two women.
‘Miscommunication’ sparks confusion, Cook Islands delegation ‘not stranded’
Thursday 20 June 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features, Local, National
The Cook Islands delegation attending the FestPAC in Honolulu clarified that they are not stranded and are returning home in two groups due to pre-planned limited flight seat availability.
TTV to introduce water tariffs in Jan 2025 due to budget shortfall
Thursday 20 June 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, Local, National
Due to budget shortfalls, Rarotonga’s water authority will introduce water tariffs starting in January next year with a phased implementation.
Taikoko honours fellow nurses with King’s Birthday Award
Wednesday 19 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, Local, National
Being nominated to receive the King’s Honours Award in the coming year is a recognition of nurses in the Cook Islands, says director of Te Kainga O Pa Taunga, Mereana Taikoko
Over 120 pigs and goats dewormed in Rarotonga
Wednesday 19 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, Local, National
Livestock deworming is the most requested assistance made to the Ministry of Agriculture from livestock farmers and so far, over 120 pigs and goats have been dewormed in Rarotonga.
57 awarded Cook Islands Bronze Medallion in successful water safety programme
Tuesday 18 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands Tourism celebrated a successful water safety training programme with a staggering 57 participants awarded the Cook Islands Bronze Medallion (CIBM) 2024.
All systems go for Te Tau Papa o Avarua Phase 1 Project
Monday 17 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Despite delays due to procurement and supply chain issues, construction on Te Tau Papa o Avarua Phase 1 Project will begin by the end of June and will focus on improvements to the Punanga Nui Market, Panama Reserve and Avarua Township.
Hawaiian carvers defend protocols, Tavioni says ‘It is a Pacific Festival and not Hawaiian only’
Monday 17 June 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Art, Features, Local, National, Regional
A group of Hawaiian carvers responded to accusations that a respected female Cook Islands carver was barred from the official carving area at the 13th Pacific Arts Festival and Culture in Honolulu due to a kapu on women carvers.
Cook Islands can learn from Maori fishing model, suggests NZ Minister
Saturday 15 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Local, National, New Zealand, Regional
Cook Islands can learn from the New Zealand Maori experience to develop their fishing industry and empower their people to participate, says New Zealand Minister for Oceans and Fisheries Shane Jones.
Blood needs rise after pandemic
Saturday 15 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Giving blood is a sign of solidarity and saves lives, says Cook Islands Red Cross secretary general Fine Tu’itupou-Arnold.
Punanga Nui Market seeks active vendors as tenancies up for review
Friday 14 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Punanga Nui Market is launching promotions to help vendors affected by construction and is contacting vendors about rent payments and inactivity.
Local students explore career horizons at ‘Think Big’ expo
Friday 14 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Local, National
Rarotonga students gathered at the National Auditorium yesterday for the 2024 Careers Expo, eager to explore the diverse career options offered by government and private agencies.
Cultural clash at FestPAC: Respected female carver excluded due to gender protocol
Wednesday 12 June 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art, Culture, Editor's Pick, Entertainment, Features, Local, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
A respected female Cook Islands carver, Awhitia Tavioni, was excluded from the official carving area at the 13th Pacific Arts Festival and Culture in Hawai’i due to a local kapu (rule) against women carvers, sparking a debate about cultural protocols and gender equality.
‘Come back home, Mangaia needs you’: Numangatini Tangitamaiti Ariki makes emotional plea at Bicentennial
Tuesday 11 June 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National, Outer Islands
Numangatini Ariki has made a humble plea with the visiting Mangaians to return home during the opening ceremony of the island’s Bicentennial Celebration on Saturday.
