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Traditional voyaging revived as Te Puna Marama launches new programme
Thursday 12 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Vaka Paikea’s scheduled sail from Rarotonga to the island of Mitiaro tomorrow, Friday, will mark the beginning of another voyage for Te Puna Marama Voyaging Foundation UNESCO Teretereanga Vaka programme.
Cook Islands to celebrate World Food Day
Thursday 12 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
‘Water is Life, Water is Food, Leave No One Behind’ is the theme for this year’s World Food Day event which will be held tomorrow, October 13.
‘No issues’: Government on Sheraton road closure
Thursday 12 October 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, Local, National
Government says it has no issue with the closure of the coastal main road in Vaimaanga to make way for the Sheraton redevelopment. Rashneel Kumar and Al Williams report.
Friends of Fiji look forward to reconnecting with PM after 16 years
Wednesday 11 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Fiji, Local, National, Pacific Islands Forum
With most Pacific Island communities each organising a meeting with their own leaders during the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in November, the Fijian community is buzzing with excitement to welcome Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.
New water safety signs in place amid increased rescue reports
Wednesday 11 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, Tourism
Cook Islands Tourism says they have received reports of several visitors being rescued after ignoring verbal advice in relation to the Avaavaroa and Rutaki passages in Rarotonga.
Penrhyn visitor Robinson rescued
Wednesday 11 October 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
The young Tom Robinson who had spent a couple of weeks in Penrhyn last year before departing on his adventure was recently rescued at sea.
Community group receives fitness gear
Wednesday 11 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, Local, National
A community fitness group has been gifted much needed gear to help it provide a greater variety of strength-building exercises for members.
Descendants of Cook Islands coastwatchers share pride in their ancestors’ service
Monday 9 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Families of Cook Islands coastwatchers are pleased with New Zealand’s efforts to formally recognise the significant service their ancestors provided during the Second World War.
Robotics team overcomes bag delay, ready to compete at Global Challenge
Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National, Tourism
The Cook Islands Robotics team has overcome a jittery start to get their campaign underway at the 2023 FIRST Global Challenge in Singapore this weekend.
Cook Islands Government donates $10,000 to help Lahaina wildfire victims
Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Cook Islands Government has donated $10,000 to help the victims of the recent wildfire in Lahaina, Hawaii.
Puna strengthened with foldable beds and tablets ahead of cyclone season
Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
In preparation for the upcoming cyclone season, which runs from November 1 through to the end of next April, Emergency Management Cook Islands (EMCI) have donated foldable beds and tablets to the Puna (village committee) on Rarotonga and to the Pa Enua.
Possible phone glitch may have caused 999 emergency line outage, Police say
Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
A possible phone glitch may have caused the emergency line 999 to be down recently.
‘Exhausted’ Prime Minister home this weekend after busy month of travel
Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, Local, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown has been away from the country for over a month, attending a series of meetings around the world.
‘No permanent fix’: Justice building still experiencing leaks as renovation works project continues
Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Rarotonga’s Ministry of Justice building is still plagued with leaks, despite extensive renovations, including the installation of a passenger lift.
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.
