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Cargo ship Lady Moana prepares for final voyage
Tuesday 20 December 2022 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands
The Taio Shipping cargo vessel Lady Moana will today leave on its final voyage for 2022 to the Southern Group islands.
‘Everyone was just blown away by the talent on show’
Tuesday 20 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
A good crowd turned out to a celebration of song and dance at the National Auditorium on Sunday.
Go easy on the petrol’ , providers urge
Tuesday 20 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, Local, National
Petrol is back on Rarotonga, but fuel providers are urging people to be conservative.
Sanitation upgrade project given go ahead
Monday 19 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, Local, National
The National Environment Service (NES) has advised Cook Islands Investment Corporation that following the Environmental Impact Assessment process, the Avarua Wharf Wastewater Improvement project has been given a permit and the go ahead.
More rain on the way – and that’s a good thing
Monday 19 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, Local, National
Recent rain has provided further relief for Rarotonga’s catchment intakes, with more predicted for the coming days.
Rush to the pumps as petrol crisis eases
Monday 19 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, Local, National
There were long queues at leading petrol stations in Rarotonga on Saturday as people scrambled to fill up tanks after almost a week without petrol.
Manihiki schools unite for prizegiving
Monday 19 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Local, National
The two schools on Manihiki, the second largest island in the Northern Group, held their combined prizegiving awards together earlier this month hosted by Tauhunu.
Rotaract Christmas in the Park a major success
Saturday 17 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Entertainment, Features, Local, National
Wet weather and the petrol crisis failed to deter families who turned up in numbers for the 2022 Rotaract Christmas in the Park event on Wednesday night.
Penrhyn prizegiving: ‘Lagoon highway’ to success
Saturday 17 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Local, National
Schools on the largest and northernmost atoll of Penrhyn, also known as Tongareva, had their prizegiving day ceremonies delayed due to the principal of both schools Apii Napa having to cross the immense ‘Lagoon Highway’.
A passion for the Pacific
Saturday 17 December 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Politics
United States Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa Tom Udall is looking forward to immersing himself in all things to do with Pacific countries. He talks to Cook Islands News journalist Matthew Littlewood about his hopes and aspirations in the role.
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.
