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Celebrating the reason for the season
Saturday 17 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Young Cook Islands performers will showcase their talent in the annual Kīnura Tapunui Music Festival tomorrow at the National Auditorium.
Ceiling-breaker signals exit
Saturday 17 December 2022 | Written by Derek Fox | Published in Features, Local, National
I don’t think young Vaine Nooana spent time as a child dreaming about one day running her country’s bank. But as the eldest of a family of five, she did have a sense that her parents had expectations of her and, that in time she needed to live up to them, writes Derek Fox.
Compost: Your trash, nature’s treasure!
Saturday 17 December 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, Local, National
Most of us have thrown out food at some point in our life with disregard to where it will actually end up. Maybe we put more food on our plates than our stomachs can handle. Throwing food scraps away may not seem like a big deal, but the steps and resources involved in getting the food onto your plate are then wasted as well.
‘The money is in the ground’: Cook Islands farmers and growers hatch ambitious plan
Saturday 17 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, Environment, Local, National
A Cook Islands co-operative of farmers and growers placed an ambitious submission before Cabinet this week in a combined effort to market and brand their unique products here and around the world.
Long queues for scarce petrol
Saturday 17 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
Traffic was backed up for miles as motorists attempted to capitalise on the only service station in Rarotonga with petrol yesterday.
Elderly happy to celebrate festive season
Saturday 17 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
There were smiles all around at the Are Pa Metua centre for the elderly this week for their Christmas party and wrap-up for the year.
Aitutaki’s Xmas supplies in limbo
Saturday 17 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, Local, National, Outer Islands
Shipping delays and cancellation caused by bad weather has put Aitutaki’s Christmas plans on hold.
Petrol shortage ‘inevitable’
Friday 16 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
The chairman of the Price Tribunal says the shortage of petrol on Rarotonga is ‘inevitable’ under the current supply model, and will continue to be so until changes are made.
Chinese gifted Rangi Marumaru Dome ‘blessed’
Friday 16 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Netball, Sports
The rain bucketed down yesterday - a great way to test the historical grand new Tupapa Maraerenga dome “Rangi Marumaru” which withstood the deluge, keeping everyone dry and warm.
Tropical Christmas Santa parade postponed
Friday 16 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Christmas has briefly been postponed, well at least the Tropical Christmas Santa Parade on Rarotonga which was to be held yesterday afternoon, as persistent rain continues to pound the island.
Tropical Christmas Santa parade postponed
Thursday 15 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Christmas has briefly been postponed, well at least the Tropical Christmas Santa Parade on Rarotonga, as persistent rain continues to pound the island.
Deputy High Commissioner takes charge
Thursday 15 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Politics
Considerations towards the new Cook Islands High Commissioner to New Zealand are presently with Cabinet, says Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration.
Retro revival on high rotation for one last spin
Thursday 15 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Big hair, ripped jeans and fluoros are back as Rarotonga braces itself for another dose of nostalgia before the sun sets on 2022.
Santa Parade to be held today
Thursday 15 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Christmas is creeping around the corner so bring the kids into town this afternoon for the Tropical Christmas Santa Parade through town starting from the Constitution Park at 4.30pm.
Reported crime drops
Thursday 15 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, Local, National
While cops are anticipating a busy end of year season with crashes, domestic violence, theft and burglary adding pressure to frontline police, latest figures show reported crime is projected to be lower than pre Covid-19 years.
Distribution model ‘flawed’: Supplier
Thursday 15 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
The manager of one of Rarotonga’s two domestic fuel suppliers has apologised for a lack of petrol across the island, but feels the current distribution model is ‘flawed’.
Climate change issues dominate bilateral talks
Thursday 15 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, Local, National, Politics
The United States (U.S.) Diplomatic Envoy to New Zealand Thomas Udall’s visit to the Cook Islands is his first significant bilateral engagement with the nation.
Stage set for Christmas in the Park
Wednesday 14 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Entertainment, Local, National
Rain, hail or shine, the annual Rotaract Christmas in the Park event tonight will go ahead as planned.
Raro runs out of petrol
Wednesday 14 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
The next confirmed shipment of petrol is due to arrive in Rarotonga on Sunday, as providers struggle with lack of supply.
Dog desexing receives cash boost
Wednesday 14 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
A major animal desexing programme is among the recipients of a special community awards fund.
