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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.
AKTT Atiu youths to host fishing competition this Easter
Tuesday 26 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Local, National, Outer Islands
The Atiu branch of Kōrero o te ‘Ōrau’s ‘Ātui’anga ki te Tango (AKTT) programme has already begun the year activating their community and assisting around the island whenever and wherever they can.
Water contamination in petrol affects vehicles on Rarotonga
Tuesday 26 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Local, National
Six vehicles are being inspected for damage believed to have been caused by water contamination in petrol provided by a local supplier.
CIIC announces new chairs for TAU and Ports Authority
Monday 25 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Local, National
The chairs of two of important government agencies are stepping down and new chairs appointed in their place.
Six dog breeds banned in Cook Islands due to ‘temperament issues’
Monday 25 March 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, Local, National
Six breeds of dogs are banned in the Cook Islands, according to Police spokesperson Trevor Pitt. They are American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Terrier, Pit Bull Terrier, Bull Dogs, Doberman, and Rottweilers.
Preserving paradise: Cook Islands shares ra’ui knowledge in Hawai’i
Saturday 23 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Environment, Features, Local, National
Representatives from the Cook Islands are participating in the University of Hawai’i Rāhui (Ra’ui) Workshop to learn more about traditional ra’ui management systems for marine resources.
