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Marae Moana Community Outreach Team visits Aitutaki’s Araura College
Wednesday 14 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Education, Local, National
The Marae Moana Community Outreach team, Kevin Iro and Tim Meyer, visited Aitutaki this week.
Growers and farmers sow collective seeds in bid for better harvest
Tuesday 13 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, Local, National
A Cook Islands co-operative of farmers and growers are moving forward in marketing and branding their unique products here and around the world.
New Zealand funded ‘Tivaivai Taorei Revival Project’ proves successful
Tuesday 13 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National
The New Zealand High Commission funded “Tivaivai Taorei Revival Project” to teach women and girls the fading intricate artwork skills, has proven to be a success.
Sharing the gift of music
Tuesday 13 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Entertainment, Features, Local, National
Motivated to leave a legacy behind, the ambitious, vivacious and talented recording artist, Cook Islander Vaniva Tixier has released six albums of CD’s all in one hit.
Happy on Penrhyn Island after 160 days at sea
Monday 12 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
After 160 days at sea in a 24 foot ocean rowing boat, Australian Tom Robinson was brought ashore to Omoka, the capital of Penrhyn/Tongareva island on Friday afternoon.
Men’s health advice . . . look in the mirror
Monday 12 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, Local, National
The Cook Islands Men’s Health has received $800 cash which will assist with health awareness programmes to better men’s health and fitness in the country.
Security patrol service ends on Rarotonga. . . Where to next?
Monday 12 December 2022 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Local, National
Chris Denny has ceased his security patrol services that he established four years ago. Seeing a downturn in his business services to accommodation owners, Denny said it was a sad day.
PR recipients join in ceremony on Rarotonga
Monday 12 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Fourteen remaining recipients of permanent residency (PR) have be awarded their PR certificates during a ceremony to be held at the VIP lounge of the Rarotonga International Airport.
Cook Islands’ human rights measurement to continue
Monday 12 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, Local, National
A New Zealand-based human rights initiative is once again looking for buy in from the Cook Islands to ensure the rights of people are not breached by the state or other people in power or with authority.
Back home after a ‘surreal’ four years as high commissioner
Saturday 10 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
Elizabeth Wright-Koteka is back in Rarotonga after a busy four years as our country’s High Commissioner to New Zealand. She talks to Cook Islands News journalist Matthew Littlewood about her time in that role.
Conservation successes in the Cook Islands
Saturday 10 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, Local, National
The delightful little kākerōri, or Rarotonga flycatcher, has been brought back from the brink of extinction in a Cook Islands conservation success story.
Former Tereora College students reunite, reminisce
Saturday 10 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Local, National
Tereora College students from the 1950s and 1960s reconnected with one another sharing an evening of laughter, songs and nostalgia, indulging in enjoyable recollections of their past at the country’s national college.
Retiring Chief Justice on his time here, suggestions for law reform
Saturday 10 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Features, Local, National
Retiring Chief Justice Sir Hugh Williams KNZM, KC has spoken with Cook Islands News and shares some insight into our judiciary.
Using nature to hold it all together
Saturday 10 December 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, Local, National
Almost two years ago to the day we completed construction of a 45 metre stretch of geotextile sand bag (geobag) revetment wall at Avana Harbour, to help protect the foreshore from erosion.
Refreshing rain and flowers for prize giving day
Saturday 10 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Local, National
The refreshing rain didn’t dampen the high and happy spirits of children, parents and families at the popular well attended annual prize giving day events held this week for some schools on Rarotonga.
Police seek second driver involved in Avarua car crash
Saturday 10 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Crime, Local, National
Cook Islands Police are seeking a person who fled from a car crash in Avarua on Thursday morning.
Ambassador returns to ‘contact sport’ of diplomacy in the Cook Islands
Thursday 8 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Sports
The European Union’s ambassador to the Pacific says even small nations such as the Cook Islands have a role to play in world diplomacy. Sujiro Seam is in the Cook Islands this week to present his letters of credence to the King’s Representative Sir Tom Marsters.
Thrills and spills at Atiu fishing comp
Thursday 8 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Fishing, Local, National, Sports
There were plenty of thrills and spills at Atiu Fishing Club’s inaugural five-day ocean fishing competition which saw 11 boats competing.
Justice Keane appointed Cook Islands’ new Chief Justice
Thursday 8 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Culture, Local, National
Ministry of Justice has appointed a new head of Cook Islands judiciary to replace the retiring Chief Justice Sir Hugh Williams KNZM, KC.
PET TALK: We want to serve the Pa Enua
Wednesday 7 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Te Are Manu is the only vet clinic in the Cook Islands. And we want to serve the community of the Cook Islands, not just Rarotonga. We hope to be able to visit as many of the Pa Enua as we are able at regular intervals, writes Te Are Manu Veterinary Clinic services vet Dr Michael Baer.
