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Grandstand remedial works nears completion
Wednesday 9 August 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Grandstand remedial works of $150,000, at Rarotonga’s National Stadium and Sports Arena are nearing completion says Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC).
Women’s Council to Revisit Organisation Structures in Public Sector
Wednesday 9 August 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Looking ahead, the Cook Islands National Council of Women (CINCW) new executive committee and members anticipate to revisit the organisation structures set up in the public sector to facilitate women’s affairs, issues, positions, and platforms.
Chicken death mystery deepens as experts advise ‘further work’
Tuesday 8 August 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, Local, National
The Cook Islands Ministry of Agriculture in collaboration with New Zealand’s Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) are conducting further work in relation to the chicken deaths that have occurred in Rarotonga.
Emergency services call for more care from Raro motorists
Monday 7 August 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A senior fire officer has called out Rarotonga motorists following hold ups during an emergency on the island.
Nikao home damaged in second house fire in a week
Thursday 3 August 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
Fifteen firefighters and five fire trucks responded to a residential property fire yesterday morning behind the National Sports Arena in Nikao.
Mum’s hope for missing teenage son
Monday 31 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Features, In Depth, Local, National, Weekend
A year after a 19-year-old teenager went missing after being dropped off at a bus stop on Rarotonga, his family is still hopeful of finding him.
‘Sleepless nights, difficult days over lack of legal aid’
Saturday 29 July 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Local, National
Legal aid - or the apparent lack of it in the Cook Islands - has been raised as a bone of contention in the High Court.
Creatives Centre receives timely donation
Friday 28 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Glenn Coogan and Tracey Hunt from Aotearoa New Zealand delivered 23 kilograms of wooden puzzles and gifts to the Creative Centre on behalf of the Rotary Club of Feilding Oroua, last week.
Cook Islands flagged cargo ship ‘barred’
Thursday 27 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Local, National
Maritime Cook Islands has given a “cancellation notice” to a Cook Islands-flagged general cargo ship which has been barred from European ports for failing to turn up at a repair yard after a safety inspection.
Hundreds gather to mark 200 years of Christianity in Rarotonga
Wednesday 26 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National
The re-enactment of the arrival of Tahitian missionaries Papeiha and Vainehino and Rarotongan Te-Iro, returning from Aitutaki, to Avarua harbour 200 years ago on July 25, 1823, kicked off the Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) festivities yesterday morning.
Blaze tears through Avana home as two people escape
Wednesday 26 July 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Two people have escaped a blaze which quickly engulfed the first floor of a two-storey home in Ngatangiia on Monday night.
‘Low’ low season for fishermen
Monday 24 July 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Economy, Local, National
Fishermen in the Cook Islands want government intervention to stop foreign vessels coming in and fishing in their waters. By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific Journalist.
Hold ups anticipated as celebration attendees to converge on Avarua
Saturday 22 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Traffic congestion is expected on Rarotonga next week as road closures will be in place for celebrations of 200 years of the Gospel.
Remedial work to ‘lengthen lifespan’ of Sheraton bridge
Saturday 22 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The recent repair work on the Vaimaanga (Sheraton) bridge is expected to lengthen its lifespan while preparatory work for the construction of a new bridge is underway.
Vaka Paikea stops over in Suwarrow
Wednesday 19 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Environment, Features, Local, National, Outer Islands
Vaka Paikea has stopped over in Suwarrow for two nights before making its return to Rarotonga after a significant voyage from Samoa.
A dedicated CICC General Assembly
Monday 17 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National
The Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) 34th General Assembly drew to a close yesterday morning in a momentous ceremony which saw hundreds of the devout congregation march along the road to the Are Pure Ebenezera church in Ngatangiia.
Matariki dinner with Aotearoa Minister
Friday 14 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Food, Local, National, Weekend
The Aotearoa Society celebrated Matariki, the beginning of Aotearoa New Zealand’s new year in the Māori lunar calendar with the presence of Minister for Māori Development, Broadcasting and Media Willie Jackson.
Meeting house reopened with grand ceremony
Thursday 13 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National
Te Kapua’anga O Te Evangelia’ Meeting House in Takuvaine, a special gathering place which was built to commemorate Gospel history, has reopened its doors following a two-month-long renovation project.
Smooth road for Gospel celebrations
Tuesday 11 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Bumps in a small stretch of the main road in Arorangi (from the Raemaru Park driveway to the Arorangi CICC Mission grounds) have been smoothed out and hot mix sealed in preparation for the Bicentennial Arrival of the Christianity celebrations to Arorangi/Puaikura in a few weeks’ time.
More carnage on Rarotonga roads as Police left to clean up the wreckage
Monday 10 July 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
The stockpile of car wrecks on Rarotonga has just been added to following more weekend incidents on the island.
