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‘Stinging’ bluebottles invade Rarotonga beaches
Friday 7 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Bluebottle jellyfish which can deliver a nasty sting has been washing up on Rarotonga’s east coast this week.
Trader Jacks staff donate their tips to fire victim
Thursday 6 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Trader Jacks is the latest business to rally around a family who lost everything in a house fire last month.
New police inspector recognised with ceremony
Wednesday 5 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A long-standing Cook Islands police officer has been promoted.
Elderlies celebrating life
Wednesday 5 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Are Pa Metua centre for the elderly celebrated the International Day of Older People yesterday, which is observed on October 1 each year, started in 1991 by the United Nations General Assembly.
Government proposes regulation prohibiting importation of substandard electrical equipment
Tuesday 4 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
The Government is proposing regulation prohibiting the importation of substandard electrical equipment.
Dog attacks continue to place pressure on authorities
Tuesday 4 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Multiple dog attacks on Rarotonga again have authorities scrambling resources.
Dog desexing an ongoing challenge for authorities
Thursday 29 September 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
An animal desexing programme designed to tackle dog issues on Rarotonga looks set to continue despite ongoing challenges in getting the matter under control.
Disabled, LGBTQ+ and children experience human rights violence, says survey
Wednesday 28 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
For civil and political rights, Cook Islands is one of the best performers in the world according to the Human Rights Measurement Initiative (HRMI), however, the rights of people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ population could be improved.
Confusion reigns over Queen’s Memorial ‘public holiday’
Wednesday 28 September 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
There appears to be some confusion over the legal framework surrounding Friday, September 30 being deemed a public holiday as a mark of respect to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
Motorcyclist receives multiple injuries in early morning crash
Tuesday 27 September 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A female motorcyclist suffered injuries to her face, legs and arms following a crash in Rarotonga on Monday morning.
Police investigate suspected drowning
Monday 26 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
A 58-year old male tourist is believed to be the country’s latest drowning victim.
Karaoke singers ready to battle in competition final
Saturday 24 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Nine singers will take the stage tonight competing for the title of Rarotonga’s top karaoke singer in the showdown at the Cook Islands Game Fishing Club in Tupapa.
Electrical fault cause of fire
Saturday 24 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
Fire services believe a catastrophic fire which destroyed a family home behind the Ministry for Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) building was caused by overloading of electrical equipment.
Dates announced for Vaka Puaikura’s Bicentennial Gospel celebrations in 2023
Friday 23 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The 200-year commemoration of the arrival of the Gospel to Arorangi will be a significant event for the Tinomana Ariki tribe.
National ceremony in NZ to honour Coastwatchers
Friday 23 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
A national commemoration in honour of all Coastwatchers who served in the Pacific during the Second World War will be held at on Saturday, October 15 at the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior in Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in New Zealand.
Double Ava’avaroa tragedy avoided
Friday 23 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
What could have easily turned into a double tragedy for two inattentive swimmers yesterday was averted by quick-thinking locals who are familiar with the dangers of Ava’avaroa Passage.
Community steps up to help fire victims
Thursday 22 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Over $3000 was raised by the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) charity group ‘Give A Little Aroa’ in aid of the Ahiao family, whose home was completely destroyed in a fire last week.
Kākerōri revitalisation project wins major conservation award
Thursday 22 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, Local, National
A project which has brought a native Cook Islands bird species back from the brink of extinction has won a major international conservation award.
Opportunity of a lifetime
Thursday 22 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
For acting Australian High Commissioner, Ruth Baird working in the Cook Islands is the greatest privilege of her professional life.
Reviving traditional vaka building
Wednesday 21 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National
Thirty years ago, vaka/canoes from across the Pacific and the islands of the Cook Islands sailed to Rarotonga for the 1992 Pacific Festival of Arts. These days the traditional art of building a canoe from tree logs is rarely seen, however, things are about to change.
