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The ride of their lives
Monday 8 August 2022 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local, National
It's every hitchhiker's nightmare, jumping into a car with a serial killer or dangerous criminal. So when well-known Kiwi talkback radio host James Daniels and his wife accepted a ride while on holiday in the Cook Islands recently they were stunned when their driver introduced himself as one of Rarotonga’s most notorious criminals.
Red Cross distributes vouchers to King Tide victims
Saturday 6 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Three homes so far have welcomed financial assistance to repair their houses damaged by the devastating king tides which reached as high as 4.5 metres on the south side of Rarotonga last month.
‘I hope the right people get into government’, say voters
Tuesday 2 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Voters in the Cook Islands hit the polling stations Monday morning putting to end the 49-day campaign period that started in mid-June.
‘Made in Cook Islands’ products a big hit at Expo
Friday 29 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Larry Tumai has spent months collecting, cleaning and preparing shells to create new jewellery designs for the Bank of the Cook Islands (BCI) Trade Days Expo being held at the Punanga Nui Market.
Marjorie Crocombe OBE laid to rest
Friday 29 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Under the sombre veil of nightfall, bright lights shone with the presence of hundreds, to farewell the country’s exceptional brilliant star – the late Marjorie Tuainekore Tere Crocombe nee Hosking OBE (19 June 1930 - 21 July 2022) – yesterday evening.
Mauke ready to rock at Te Maeva Nui 2022
Thursday 28 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Mauke is going all out this year participating in all five items – choir, Imene Tuki, Ute, Action Song and Ura Pau – at this year’s Te Maeva Nui cultural festival which starts with the float parade tomorrow.
Trade Days off to a busy start
Thursday 28 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The three-day Bank of the Cook Islands (BCI) Trade Days Expo kicked off yesterday with much fanfare allowing vendors to showcase locally made products and home grown produce.
TRIBUTE: E tumu rakau ruperupe, kua inga
Thursday 28 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
I send thoughts of comfort and condolences to the family of Dr Majorie Tuainekore Tere Crocombe, known as Aunty Marjie to so many.
Man facing drink driving charges has case adjourned
Wednesday 27 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
The hearing of a man facing drink driving charges was adjourned to August 30 after defence lawyer Norman George says there is no case to answer in the Criminal Court at Avarua yesterday.
Cook Islands placed 159th in internet data affordability
Wednesday 27 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
A major survey of internet data affordability has found the Cook Islands lagging behind most of Oceania, although still ahead of New Zealand.
Couple charged with assault and intent to injure over land dispute
Tuesday 26 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
A couple assaulted another couple in Turangi over a land dispute on Friday morning.
Call to legalise medicinal use of cannabis
Tuesday 26 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
A former law enforcement officer has welcomed Government’s decision to run a referendum on cannabis during this year’s General Election.
Keeping busy to beat the ‘winter blues’
Tuesday 26 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
School students Tarani Omao (left), Pati Estall, Gina Vaine Keu, Adyn Paige (NZ-based rugby player), Paige Anguna and little Cassius Anguna, who likes to be part of the family team, keep busy at the start of their holidays working part time “devanning” boxes.
Strings of Maute hits the right cord
Tuesday 26 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Eight teams performed in the first Cook Islands Game Fishing Club (CIGFC) string band competition on Saturday which saw Strings of Maute representing the island of Atiu taking home the top prize.
Naming competition held for new Cook Islands vessel
Saturday 23 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
In past times, vaka propelled the tupuna safely across the ocean to discover new lands.
Renowned Cook Islands academic passes away
Saturday 23 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
One of the Pacific region’s most respected authors and academic, Cook Islander Dr. Marjorie Tuainekore Crocombe née Hosking OBE passed away on Thursday night aged 92.
Excitement builds for Te Maeva Nui celebrations
Friday 22 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The popular annual Te Maeva Nui national cultural festival starts next week, however, this year the number of nights showcasing performances have been scaled down and adjusted due to the General Election to be held on Monday, August 1.
Avaroa Cable opens Aitutaki landing station
Friday 22 July 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National
Government officials along with representatives from Avaroa Cable Limited (ACL), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and the New Zealand High Commission to the Cook Islands attended the opening ceremony of a new cable landing station in Aitutaki last week.
Leaving no stone unturned in soldier search missions
Thursday 21 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The search continues to locate 34 Cook Islands World War I (WWI) veterans who are believed to be buried on Rarotonga.
Te Kukupa legacy lives on
Thursday 21 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The crew of Te Kukupa II, who spent four months away from their families and friends, reunited with their loved ones yesterday after bringing home safely the newly gifted police patrol boat from Cairns, Australia.
