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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.
Losacker’s new book features locations from the Cook Islands
Wednesday 21 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Long-time Cook Islands medical practitioner Dr Wolfgang Losacker has added another book to his collection called “Cruising in the South Seas a lecturer reminisces”.
The importance of local knowledge in award winning project
Monday 19 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, Local, National
The first-ever town plan for Avarua – the capital of the Cook Islands – has won an International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA) award for its response to the climate crisis at a Gala Awards Ceremony in South Korea recently. The Coconet TV spoke to Cook Island architect Romani Katoa on how he became involved, why it’s important for local Pacific Islanders to work on these kinds of projects, how he got into architecture and more in a quick Q&A below.
Tereora students showcase powerful performances at annual dance show
Saturday 17 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Tereora College Turangavaevae Performing Arts show thrilled the strong audience of several hundred at the National Auditorium on Thursday night.
School celebrates athletics success
Saturday 17 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Apii Takitumu students are chuffed to have won the Junior Overall Champion Trophy at the annual Prince of Wales Primary School athletics sports event this week.
Tribute to the protector of Peu Maori
Saturday 17 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The late Mauri Toa believed in the strength of the three pillars of the nation – the Government, the Church and Traditional leaders – and how they interacted with each other and affected the lives of the people.
Tauira’s dance of faith
Saturday 17 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Like the rest of the world, when the Covid-19 pandemic emerged, the Cook Islands came to a standstill. To capture the resilience of the nation in the face of such adversity, the Ministry of Finance and Economic management (MFEM) commissioned a song as part of this year’s annual budget themed ‘Keep the Faith’. The official video for the song was released this week.
Community rallies with fundraising effort
Saturday 17 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
The community is rallying round a family who lost almost everything in a housefire.
SBMA prepares inspectors for exploration expeditions
Friday 16 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority’s (SBMA) held a sea survival training course this week to prepare their inspectors before sending them on exploration vessels as part of its monitoring and compliance programme.
Tereora College students ready to show their moves in annual dance show
Thursday 15 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Tereora College Turangavaevae Performing Arts senior dance programme students are excited to showcase their talents in their own productions at the National Auditorium tonight.
Jehovah’s Witnesses resume their door to door ministry
Wednesday 14 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
After pressing pause for more than two-and-a-half years, on September 1, 2022, Jehovah’s Witnesses returned to the work they are well known for, going door-to-door.
