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Proposal to regulate turtle tour industry ‘welcomed’
Thursday 11 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Local, National
Government agencies are considering regulating the turtle tour industry through a licensing system to manage it after a public consultation showed support for the idea.
Free cat de-sexing day a meow-vellous success
Thursday 11 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
It was a busy day for Te Are Manu and Paws and Claws Cat Sanctuary volunteers as they continued their mission to provide free de-sexing for cats.
Wear blue, donate, and make a difference
Tuesday 9 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
People are encouraged to wear blue this Friday, April 12th, for Blue Day and donate to Autism Cook Islands (ACI) initiatives that support families.
To Tatou Vai seeks public input on new water tariff structure
Tuesday 9 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, Environment, Health, Local, National
Cook Islands water authority To Tatou Vai is consulting with the community and other stakeholders to determine a water tariff structure for Rarotonga based on usage and operational costs.
Young orators captivate audience at Rarotonga Māori Speech comp
Saturday 6 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Education, Features, Local, National
Te Maraurau o te Pae Apii Ministry of Education Rarotonga Primary Schools Māori Speech Competition was held this week at Te Are Karioi National Auditorium over two nights.
New Zealand peanut recall doesn’t affect local stock
Saturday 6 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, Local, National
Two budget brands of peanut products are being recalled in New Zealand due to high levels of aflatoxins, but a local importer says their stock isn’t affected.
Local charity pays it forward with donation to support new mums and families
Friday 5 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Autism Cook Islands has kindly donated $1340 cash that was raised from their Art Auction last year, to the Nui Rarotonga group.
Pride and unity: Inaugural Anuanua Week promotes inclusivity in Cook Islands
Friday 5 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Education, Entertainment, Features, Local, National
Pride Cook Islands is proud to announce their partnership with Te Tiare Association in presenting the LGBTQIA+ Anuanua Week – a vibrant celebration of love, acceptance, and unity in the Cook Islands.
Vaka Marumaru Atua to set sail for Hawaii for Festival of Pacific Arts
Friday 5 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features, Local, National
Vaka Marumaru Atua with a crew of 16 including youth from Pa Enua islands will sail to Hawaii for the Festival of Pacific Arts.
Teamwork and creativity shine at Rotaract Rarotonga’s The Great Easter Eggs-capade
Thursday 4 April 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Rotaract Rarotonga’s The Great Easter Eggs-capade held on Saturday was hailed a success despite less than the anticipated number of teams taking part in the event.
Child Welfare Association and Te Marae Ora partner to improve infant nutrition
Thursday 4 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, Local, National
In promoting the wellbeing and nourishment of infants, the Cook Islands Child Welfare Association (CICWA) has received a generous donation of cooking utensils from Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health.
Safe but shaken: Cook Islanders in Taiwan feel strong earthquake
Thursday 4 April 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment, Local, National
A group of Cook Islanders visiting Taiwan had a close call with the strongest earthquake in a quarter-century that rocked the country on Wednesday morning, killing nine people and injuring more than 1000.
Mass milkfish die-off in Penrhyn raises concerns
Wednesday 3 April 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Local, National, Outer Islands, Weather
Residents of Penrhyn island are investigating the cause of a large die-off of milkfish in a local fish pond, suspecting it is related to recent extreme heat and low oxygen levels in the water.
Cook Islands doctors to be trained on prescribing medicinal cannabis
Tuesday 2 April 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health, Local, National
Cook Islands doctors will undergo a special training on how to prescribe medicinal cannabis (marijuana), confirmed Secretary for Health Bob Williams.
Catholics remember Jesus’ sacrifice on Good Friday
Saturday 30 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National
Catholics in Rarotonga observed Good Friday yesterday by praying the Stations of the Cross, mourning the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Resort leads the way for Earth Hour
Thursday 28 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Local, National, Weekend
Several businesses and households across Rarotonga participated in Earth Hour on Saturday by turning off their lights for an hour.
Rarotonga families sprout new skills at vegetable planting workshop
Thursday 28 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, Local, National
Families were delighted to take home a large number of pinapi (bok choy) seedling plants from the Ministry of Agriculture vegetable planting workshop initiated by the Cook Islands Child Welfare Association (CICWA).
New clerk pledges to learn and serve
Wednesday 27 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National
Dr Tuaine Unuia has hit the ground running in his new role as the O-Tari-Kura o te Are Ariki (Clerk of the House of Ariki) earlier this week, welcomed by members of Te Are Ariki.
Teenager confirmed wearing ‘approved helmet’ in crash
Wednesday 27 March 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands Police have confirmed the teenager injured in a crash last Friday was wearing a ‘fully approved’ German helmet.
Farmers divided over domestic consumption, export potentials
Tuesday 26 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, Local, National
Former Agriculture minister, Kiriau Turepu, sparked debate recently by suggesting that exporting produce should not be a priority for Cook Islands growers.
