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Turtle tour operators call on community to report suspicious activity
Wednesday 7 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Environment, Local, National
A turtle tour operator is urging the community to work together and report any suspicious activity to the police.
New water station for kids’ safety
Saturday 3 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, Local, National
The safety of young children participating in sports activities at the Tupapa Maraerenga field prompted the construction of the new Rangi Marumaru Water Station.
Cook Islanders urged to apply for sports leadership programme
Saturday 3 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Other Sports, Sports
Applications are being sought from Cook Islands emerging female leaders in sport, physical activity, dance, and traditional physical activities to attend the Pacific Women’s Sports Leadership Programme in 2023, delivered in partnership with Pasifika SIS Sisters in Sport.
No word on missing Indonesian fisherman
Friday 2 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands Police have confirmed that the Chinese longliners fishing in the Cook Islands waters are conducting a search for the missing Indonesian crewman.
Understanding emotions with Autism Cook Islands
Thursday 1 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
People with autism struggle with communication, sensory overload and understanding emotions says Kat Jensen, the programme manager at Autism Cook Islands.
Youth anti-corruption movement embraced by Cook Islands groups
Wednesday 31 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
An anti-corruption policy dialogue brought together youth and representatives from government and non-government stakeholders in the Cook Islands including the Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, National Youth Council, National Women’s Council, the Ombudsman’s Office, National Disability Council and Pride Cook Islands.
Arorangi CICC on track for June rededication
Wednesday 31 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features, Local, National
The Arorangi CICC church renovations team are steaming ahead in their preparations for the 200-year Arrival of the Gospel commemoration in Arorangi, which will be completed in time for the rededication of the church on Thursday June 22.
MP wants 'golden mile’ shining for Pacific leaders
Tuesday 30 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
The Member of Parliament for Ngatangiia says he wants a stretch of road known as the “Golden Mile” fixed and resurfaced before the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting on Rarotonga in November. Rod Henderson reports.
Gospel examples and Covid lead Cook Islander to greater public service
Saturday 27 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National
While the coronavirus outbreak caused many to isolate and stay away from others, for one member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Cook Islands it was a catalyst to a greater level of service in his community and nation.
Avarua CICC collects $520k
Friday 26 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Donations from CICC Ekalesia members, Cook Islanders and families in Australia and New Zealand have raised $520,900 towards the re-build of the Avarua CICC Ziona Tapu which is on track for its opening on July 7.
Facebook page using Cook Islands govt emblem active since 2012: Hilyard
Thursday 25 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Entertainment, Local, National
A Facebook page called “Cook Islands Government” that uses the government’s emblem as profile picture was created over a decade ago.
Dr Michael Baer: Pa Enua visits for work ‘but still a pleasure’
Wednesday 24 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, Opinion, Pet Talk
I have been very lucky. Travelling to the outer islands regularly has become part of my job. In the last fortnight I have been to Mauke and Aitutaki. I went for work, but it was still a pleasure, writes Dr Michael Baer, Te Are Manu Vet Clinic medical director.
Supermarket to close for power upgrade
Wednesday 24 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
CITC Supermarket shoppers are being asked to purchase their essentials in advance in preparation for the store’s closure next week for its major power upgrade.
Children’s book authors visit Rarotonga schools
Wednesday 24 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Year 1 to 4 students of Apii Te Uki Ou enjoyed an hour of reading and discussion with visiting authors Ana and Olivia Meredith yesterday.
Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade proves the Sky’s the limit in charity challenge
Tuesday 23 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade members have again done and dusted no ordinary climb after taking part in the Firefighters Sky Tower Challenge in Aotearoa New Zealand on Friday to raise $18,721 in support of Kiwis living with blood cancer.
Counselling services offer their support
Monday 22 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands counselling services are offering support for initial assessment of victims and offenders in domestic violence matters.
Cook Islands to make international AirBadminton debut
Friday 19 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Badminton, Local, National, Sports
A six-member team of three men and three women will be representing Cook Islands when the country makes its debut in AirBadminton at the second ANOC World Beach Games in August.
Community comes together to help find missing teenager
Friday 19 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
The Rarotonga community came together last week Friday to help Police search for a missing teenager who wandered off after school.
Standing unified: Cook Islands LGBTQ+ community celebrates IDAHOBIT Day
Friday 19 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Weekend
The Pride Cook Islands and Te Tiare Association’s public campaign to decriminalise same-sex relations in the Cook Islands have been successful, both organisations are now continuing their work to keep raising awareness of the LGBTQI+ community.
Interaction of persons with disabilities and disaster warnings
Friday 19 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
A workshop designed to bring people with different impairments – hearing, seeing, walking, talking, thinking and self-care – together to understand their experiences of an emergency disaster, was held yesterday at the Ruaau Meeting House.
