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$0.5m budget for Gospel celebration
Thursday 1 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National
The Arorangi Cook Islands Christian Church has started preparations for the 200-year commemoration of the arrival of the Gospel in July next year, setting a budget of just under half a million dollars.
Kids join in for good catch at Mauke fishing event
Wednesday 30 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands
The first Don Beer Akatokamanava/Mauke Reef and Open Water fishing competition has seen the weighing in of good yellow fin tuna catches.
Feminist forum looks at Pa Enua needs
Wednesday 30 November 2022 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Culture, Local, National
Cook Islands Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) is working closely with the Ministry of Agriculture to tap into the Pa Enua and encourage residents to plant certain crops.
Paper licenses issued as card stock depleted
Wednesday 30 November 2022 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands Police issue more than 500 visitors driver licenses each month and more than 400 for residents.
Two-vehicle crash lands motorcyclist in hospital
Tuesday 29 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Court, Crime, Local, National
A motorcyclist who was involved in a crash over the weekend is admitted to Rarotonga Hospital after sustaining serious injuries while the driver of the van involved in the accident was arrested and remanded in custody.
Final defects programme to ‘complete’ multi-million dollar Te Mato Vai project
Tuesday 29 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, Economy, Local, National
The final defects programme for the Rarotonga water project should be completed in December, bringing an end to the “nearly” $90 million project.
Immigration staff to undergo training for new visa and permit processes
Tuesday 29 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, Tourism
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) undertook the first series of immigration training last week.
‘Serious’ water shortage
Tuesday 29 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, Local, National
Dear Editor, I was shocked to see water running in a pig pen a few days ago unattended and another today (yesterday) spilling onto the road within 200 metres of each incident.
Feel the music, dance and let your body tell the story
Monday 28 November 2022 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, Local, National
It is all about moving and feeling the music and the song, says Lady-Joe TangataTerekia. Known to many as LJ, the mother of 11 visited Rarotonga to empower women and encourage them to accept who they are through her Hulanesian Fitness programme.
CIFWA to hold inaugural Feminist Forum
Saturday 26 November 2022 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Aiming to empower and build capacity for young women, the Cook Islands Family Welfare Association (CIFWA) will be hosting Cook Islands National Feminist Forum on November 29.
Cook Islands step up campaign to end violence against women
Saturday 26 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Court, Local, National
The Cook Islands Police Service marked White Ribbon Day in a collaborative effort with the Ministry of Internal Affairs (INTAFF) starting with a 7am Mass at the St Joseph’s Catholic Cathedral on Friday.
Facebook post prompts thieves to return stolen watermelons
Friday 25 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Thanks to social media and a caring community, watermelon thieves who raided a family plot in Arorangi were identified on Wednesday – the same afternoon the awareness notice was posted.
Phony Cook Islands bond ‘offer’ rears its head again
Thursday 24 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, Local, National
Cook Islands authorities are embarrassed by the re-emergence of a phony bond scheme purporting to be from the Government.
Police step up search
Wednesday 23 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands Police have yielded few leads, including reported sightings, and are asking for assistance from public as they step up search for the teenager who has been missing since July this year.
Mauke Soldier Search Mission a success
Wednesday 23 November 2022 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Culture, Local, National, Outer Islands
The burial sites of up to 23 Cook Islands World War I soldiers on the island of Mauke have been identified.
New drone can assist with search and rescue missions
Tuesday 22 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National, Technology
A new drone which has infrared capabilities is in the country that can help Rarotonga’s search and rescue efforts.
Scrub fire warning
Tuesday 22 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
People lighting fires in high winds and extremely dry conditions are not paying attention to warnings from the fire services who are calling them to be mindful of the weather and to stay with their fires until it dies out.
Cops pull out breathalysers for first time on Aitutaki: More than a dozen drink drivers nabbed
Tuesday 22 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, Local, National
Aitutaki cops have clamped down on drinking drivers with the assistance of new breathalyser and speed radar equipment – a first for the island.
‘There is a growing waste crisis in the Cook Islands’ - Abandoned vehicles adding to spiralling cost of waste management
Monday 21 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, Local, National
Cook Islands environment agency boss Halatoa Fua has labelled the nation’s abandoned vehicles as a ‘legacy’ waste issue.
Cooks couple sharing wellbeing dream with Polynesians globally
Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, Local, National, Technology
A Cook Islands couple have set about getting their people on track to good health through an app.
