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Whitta’s 100th birthday a Royal affair
Saturday 28 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Local, National, Weekend
As a delightful surprise during her 100th birthday party on Wednesday, October 25, Tepaeru Whitta nee Araitia was presented with a special birthday card from both King Charles III and the Governor General of New Zealand, courtesy of the King’s Representative, Sir Tom Marsters.
Te Kukupa II returning home after maintenance
Friday 27 October 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Maintenance work on Te Kukupa II is complete, and the Cook Islands maritime patrol vessel is on its way home.
Enhancing boating safety in Aitutaki
Friday 27 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands
The Iceberg motor yacht and Flying Cloud sailing boat have both made generous donations to the Aitutaki Boating Education (ABE) while recently visiting the island.
Hosking-Tinirau to lead Chamber of Commerce
Friday 27 October 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Addrienne Hosking-Tinirau has been elected the new chair of the Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce at its annual general meeting (AGM) this week.
A plea for help: Senior Rarotonga couple keen to watch their favourite flicks in comfort
Friday 27 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Nikao couple Ian and Jackie Sanderson don’t have a lot, but what they do have, they care very much about.
Police enforce tougher stance on non-compliant motorcycle users
Wednesday 25 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National
Police are handing out a strong message to motorcycle users in confiscating vehicles that are not compliant.
Author and historian seeks to trace the arrival of the Gospel
Wednesday 25 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National
Coming of the Gospel is the latest publication from author and historian Howard Henry who has published it through his Sovereign Pacific Publishing Company.
Nuku Day commemorates Christianity
Wednesday 25 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National
Each year on Gospel Day draws an assembly from each of the six Ekalesia of the Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) on Rarotonga to perform their gospel dramas, or nuku to commemorate the Arrival of Christianity to the Cook Islands.
Road accidents on the rise as Police prepare for PIF Meeting
Tuesday 24 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National
Three crashes were reported to police since Friday afternoon.
NES to seek Crown Law advice on 'new' EIA for Sheraton ring road
Tuesday 24 October 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment, Local, National
The National Environment Service (NES) will seek advice from the Crown Law on whether a new Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) is needed for the new ring road around the Sheraton redevelopment and for any development to the foreshore area.
Guns and roads in southwest Rarotonga
Saturday 21 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, Editorials, Environment, Features, Local, National, Opinion, Weekend
The old deserted and controversial Sheraton Hotel in Vaimaanga is getting a new lease of life after Rarotonga businessman Chris Vaile took on the challenge to redevelop the site into a high-end apartment property complete with other amenities.
Reflecting on the Sheraton development
Saturday 21 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, Features, Local, National, Weekend
A published author and former Government minister has weighed in on the ongoing Sheraton debate, labelling its background “a nightmare”.
Prayer for peace in the Middle East
Saturday 21 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
A special prayer was held at Terevete Park in Avarua on Wednesday where 200-300 people gathered to pray for peace in the Middle East as the Israel-Hamas war rages on.
Cooks Police to offer youth development programme in Rarotonga
Saturday 21 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands
Following the success of youth programmes in the Pa Enua, the Cook Islands Police is looking to offer a similar course in Rarotonga.
Top job at Internal Affairs up for grabs
Saturday 21 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Ministry for Internal Affairs secretary Anne Herman’s job is up for grabs, while she has not yet indicated if she is keen to stay on.
Lured in by love: Groom-to-be reels in big on wedding eve
Saturday 21 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Ryan Young and his group of 12 friends and family from New Zealand were thrilled to have a successful fishing trip on board Akura Fishing Charters yesterday morning.
Indigenous Voice Referendum: ‘Constitutional change in Australia is challenging’
Friday 20 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Australia, Local, National, Regional
Australia has responded with a resounding no to a referendum seeking to change its Constitution and give indigenous people a voice. A Cook Islands voter says the result is deeply saddening.
Aitutaki search and rescue effort highlights need for safety gear
Friday 20 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands
Boat operators in the Pa Enua are being reminded of the importance of having reliable communication equipment while at sea, after two Aitutaki fishermen were recently rescued over 20 kilometres away from the island.
Journalism opportunity in the Cook Islands
Thursday 19 October 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands News, the daily newspaper in the Cook Islands, is looking for a general reporter who wants to live and work in this tropical paradise.
A gateway to the past: New digitising kit to preserve Cook Islands’ recent voyaging history
Thursday 19 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Technology
The Cook Islands Voyaging Society as well as Tauranga Vananga were gifted a Rokirokitia Digitising Kit by Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision, the New Zealand’s audiovisual archive.
