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Te Kukupa II welcomed home
Thursday 21 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The sleek and stealthy Te Kukupa II patrol boat glided into Avatiu harbour yesterday morning fittingly welcomed by a rainbow, light showers, family, friends and dignitaries who made up the hundreds waiting patiently for the vessel to berth.
Human rights must be protected and enhanced: Solicitor General
Wednesday 20 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Crown Law Office lawyers are on their third day of a human rights workshop that will help them better understand the commitments the Cook Islands have made to international conventions.
Police patrol boat Te Kukupa II arrives today
Wednesday 20 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Te Kukupa II is expected to arrive this morning at 10am at Avatiu harbour where she and the crew will be officially welcomed by Prime minister Mark Brown, the Queen’s Representative Sir Tom Marsters and Cook Islands Police personnel.
'Acting for change’
Tuesday 19 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Nearly 40 years ago Atina Sawtell raced around the Tereora National Stadium winning the 1985 South Pacific Mini Games gold medals for the nation in the 800 metres and 1500m races.
Volunteer firefighters respond to fires in the community
Tuesday 19 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade attended three rubbish fires that got out of control in the last week.
Cook Islands off to impressive start in OFC Women’s Nations Cup
Monday 18 July 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands made an excellent start to their OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2022 campaign with a crucial 1-all draw against Tonga on Friday night in Suva, Fiji.
Getting back to business
Friday 15 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Clean up crews were busy on Rarotonga’s south coast yesterday picking up leftover debris brought in by extreme high tides and large waves.
PM calls for reports on damage
Friday 15 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown has called for reports on the extent of the damage caused by sea waves that have been pounding the southern coasts of Rarotonga and the Pa Enua over the past two days.
PM’s bid to decriminalise homosexuality welcomed
Thursday 14 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
A regional body has welcomed Prime Minister Mark Brown’s assurance that homosexuality will no longer be a crime under the newly drafted Crimes Bill.
Lady Moana dry docked in Tahiti
Wednesday 13 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Taio Shipping’s only operational outer islands cargo ship is dry docked in Tahiti for a necessary check that happens every four years.
Local sportswear company expands brand in Pacific
Tuesday 12 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
The Commonwealth Games in Birmingham at the end of this month will be a proud moment for the local sportswear company Onu Sportswear.
Cooking classes offer lessons on inclusion, independence
Tuesday 12 July 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National
Autism Cook Islands (ACI) held cooking classes as part of this month’s events to promote awareness, acceptance and inclusion of people living with autism here in the Cook Islands.
Driving offences top arrest list
Tuesday 12 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Police processed 24 arrests in June with the majority relating to driving offences from Rarotonga residents.
Dredging work completed at Avatiu harbour
Tuesday 12 July 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National
Essential dredging work at Avatiu Marina has been completed over the weekend, to ensure the safe docking of the country’s new police patrol vessel from Australia, Te Kukupa II.
Alcohol suspected in two motor vehicle crashes
Monday 11 July 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Police attended to two motor vehicle crashes in Rarotonga yesterday.
Local egg producer closing down cool room
Saturday 9 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
John Scott of Scotts Farm, Muri has announced that it is closing the cool room in Avatiu, blaming changing markets and government policy for its demise.
Locals meet former All Black skipper ‘Buck’ Shelford
Saturday 9 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
All Black great Sir Wayne “Buck” Shelford KNZM MBE has conquered the rugby field and while holidaying in Rarotonga yesterday, he hit the Rarotonga Golf Club green with Lieutenant Commander Mark Te Kani.
Traditional healers share knowledge
Friday 8 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The production and natural healing qualities of Vairākau Māori traditional remedies, body scrubs and oils, appealed to a small audience who attended the Te Rēo ō te vairākau programme yesterday.
Bank launches annual Christmas Giving Tree initiative
Friday 8 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
An annual initiative to deliver presents around the Cook Islands over Christmas was launched late last month.
Immigration to finalise PR recipients
Thursday 7 July 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration has confirmed it has received verbal complaints about the Permanent Residency process this year.
