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Te Tiare Association elects new president
Friday 6 October 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Tatryanna Utanga was elected the new president of Te Tiare Association at the association’s annual general meeting late last month.
Sheraton redevelopment steps up, road closure on the horizon
Thursday 5 October 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, Environment, Local, National
The future of Rarotonga’s circuit road looks uncertain as plans for an inland diversion are pressing ahead to make way for the redevelopment of the abandoned Sheraton hotel in Vaimaanga.
Minister Mokoroa attends International Law and Religion Symposium in Utah
Wednesday 4 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Securing potential humanitarian projects for the Cook Islands and renewing a record digitisation initiative with the Ministry of Justice were among the agenda items for the touring Minister of Justice.
Direct Fiji flight during Forum meet praised
Wednesday 4 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Fiji, Local, National, Pacific Islands Forum, Regional
A charter flight between Nadi and Rarotonga, organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI), has been praised by Fijians residing in the Cook Islands.
Three fires kept fire brigades busy over the weekend
Wednesday 4 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade, Teimurimotia Volunteer Fire Brigade, and Airport Rescue Fire were kept busy over the weekend on Saturday responding to three fires fuelled by the wind.
‘It’s unfair’: Retiree questions New Zealand Super entitlements
Tuesday 3 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A retired Cook Islands man believes there’s been a bureaucratic bungle as he is trying to access his New Zealand Superannuation and get it backdated to when he says he was first entitled to it.
Cook Islanders attend US-Pacific Institute for Rising Leaders Fellowship
Tuesday 3 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Local, National
Cook Islanders Jackie Rongo and Pekalani Fisher are in Washington DC attending the inaugural US-Pacific Institute for Rising Leaders Fellowship.
Tou Travel Ariki re-elected president of Te Are Ariki
Friday 29 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National
Te Kaumaiti Nui, Tou Travel Ariki, has been re-elected as president of Te Are Ariki (House of Ariki) for another four-year term. This will be his last term in the role.
Donated bicycles boost traffic on Penrhyn’s white coral roads
Friday 29 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Traffic has increased on the white coral roads in the northern group island of Penrhyn in both the communities of Tetautua and Omoka.
Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation gears up for Awareness Month
Friday 29 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
October is International Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation (CIBCF) has been out and about for many years in Rarotonga raising awareness of breast cancer and its effects on women and the community.
Dreadlocks shaved for Cook Islands’ only vet clinic
Thursday 28 September 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Local, National
An Australian veterinarian who volunteered in the Cook Islands 13 years ago has shaved off his dreadlocks to raise more than $3000 for the island nation’s only vet clinic.
Bank to launch Christmas gift drive for less fortunate children
Thursday 28 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
An initiative to put a smile on less fortunate Cook Islands children this Christmas is set to launch next week.
Government wants $1000 for requested information on politicians’ travel costs
Wednesday 27 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Government wants to be paid more than $1000 for a breakdown of what it costs taxpayers to fund the travel of politicians, but it’s decision to charge for the information doesn’t wash with the Ombudsman.
Statement expected next week on medicinal cannabis : Prime Minister’s Office
Wednesday 27 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Health, Local, National
The final draft report and a plan for a medicinal cannabis regime has been completed, says Office of the Prime Minister chief of staff Ben Ponia.
Te Are Ariki - moving forward
Wednesday 27 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National
Te Are Ariki (House of Ariki) three-day annual general meeting which also includes the attendance of the Ariki vaatuatua or kauono (speakers), is underway at Parliament House.
People with disabilities collaborate with responders on fire safety
Sunday 24 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Through a request from the Cook Islands National Disability Council (CINDC), Mirren Allan and Nick Linton, both Fire Emergency New Zealand senior advisors, are conducting programmes across the island on readiness, preparedness, and response to fires.
No specific details available as New Head of State residence concept goes out to tender
Friday 22 September 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, Local, National
A new Head of State residence is on the table for Rarotonga, but it’s unclear when, where and what it’s going to cost.
VSA celebrates 60 years of service with original volunteer
Friday 22 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Sue Ngatokorua, one of the first Volunteer Service Abroad Te Tūao Tāwāhi (VSA) volunteers to be sent to the Cook Islands in 1977, attended the organisation’s 60th anniversary celebration in Avarua yesterday.
Lack of defensive driving courses queried
Friday 22 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Local, National
A visiting Judge has asked why defensive driving is not an option in the Cook Islands following police concerns about the future of road safety in the nation.
Connecting people and transforming lives: VSA marks 60 years of volunteering
Thursday 21 September 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Volunteer Service Abroad Te Tūao Tāwāhi (VSA) is celebrating 60 years today since the first volunteers were sent out from Aotearoa New Zealand through its programme.
