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Police concerned about ‘lost tourists’
Wednesday 24 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands Police’s media advisor has expressed his concern about tourists going off the beaten track.
Voyaging Society crew to sail Palau’s Vaka Motu
Tuesday 23 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Master navigator (Pwo) and Vaka Marumaru Atua captain, Peia Patai along with three crew members from Rarotonga are preparing Vaka Motu in Palau for her journey to New Zealand.
Tourists safely return after getting lost in the mountains
Monday 22 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Police have interviewed a couple of tourists who have emerged unscathed from a night in the mountains after getting lost on Friday.
Vaka Takitumu ‘Peu Māori’ Taunga laid to rest
Saturday 20 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The poignant traditional chants of the pe’e rang through the hills of Ngatangiia as pallbearers led the procession of the late Mauri Toa, Vaka Takitumu’s well-respected and admired Peu Māori taunga expert, to his final resting place.
Couple offer $800 reward for lost cat
Friday 19 August 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
There’s an $800 reward on offer for Don and Toon Carlaw’s cat that has been missing since Sunday morning.
Strengthening Takuvaine stream to protect nearby buildings from future floods
Friday 19 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Work continues in the Takuvaine stream with the placing and construction of gabion wired basket cages filled with rocks that helps prevent erosion, retain a slope and fortify the banks.
Avatiu harbour prepares for ‘high waves’
Wednesday 17 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Four sailing vessels are berthed at Avatiu Port (as of yesterday afternoon) with three arriving from French Polynesia, on their way doing a world circuit.
Rarotonga reels in Gary Parlour fishing title
Tuesday 16 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Thirty-eight boats registered for the annual Gary Parlour and Goldie Mahimahi fishing competitions over the weekend with 58 fish weighing in at 682.30 kilograms caught over two days.
Resort revives local ‘staycations’
Tuesday 16 August 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National
One of the last big resorts to offer “staycation” rates and deals for locals until June this year has reintroduced the offer for a limited time.
Inspiring the next generation of rugby stars
Tuesday 16 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
All-rounder sportsgirl and Cook Islands Rugby Under-18s women’s development squad member Mahana Sijp stands proudly with her aunt and former national rep Margaret Nena during the official opening ceremony of the touring Women’s Rugby World Cup trophy.
Traffic offences showing signs of downward trend
Monday 15 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
Police have been busy with traffic monitoring over the past weekend, issuing 10 forbidden from driving notices.
Police issue nearly 1000 drivers licenses
Saturday 13 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
The Cook Islands Police Service issued nearly 1000 drivers’ licenses last month, signifying another peak month for the Licensing Office, says police spokesman Trevor Pitt.
Angling for a big surprise
Saturday 13 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The chase is on for the heaviest pa’ara (wahoo) and mahimahi fish (10 kilogram and over) in the country’s biggest two-day fishing competition.
Supporting aspiring entrepreneurs
Saturday 13 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Hundreds turned out to support and help promote young and aspiring entrepreneurs in celebration of International Youth Day yesterday evening at the Constitution Park.
Helping Pacific people reach their goals
Thursday 11 August 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National
The Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) in New Zealand will be holding its third annual Charity Ball event next month, after a two-year hiatus due to Covid-19.
Ministry launches ‘A Guide to Beekeeping in the Cook Islands’
Thursday 11 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Cook Islands has “unbelievably feisty bees,” according to Volunteer Services Abroad (VSA) beekeeping advisor David Cramp.
Drivers ‘playing with fire,’ say Police
Thursday 11 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
The Cook Islands Police Service is disappointed with drivers’ inability to learn from mistakes.
French fries are back!
Thursday 11 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
After seven days waiting out at sea for favourable weather conditions, MV Imua managed to berth at Avatiu Port yesterday morning to unload containers of cargo including frozen potato chips that Rarotonga had run out of.
A tribute to principals of Apii Arorangi
Wednesday 10 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Apii Arorangi primary students from 1984 reunited a fortnight ago to unveil a plaque at the school in honour of its former principals since the establishment of the school in 1915.
Rarotonga runs out of frozen fries
Wednesday 10 August 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National
Restaurants and fast-food chains in Rarotonga have been hit by a shortage of potato fries, as bad weather and shipping issues have delayed shipments and unloading of the frozen product.
