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Cook Islands Fijian Association head to step down
Saturday 3 December 2022 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Roana Mataitini will be stepping down as the president of the Cook Islands Fijian Association at this year’s Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Get on the bus!
Saturday 3 December 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, Local, National
Rarotonga and Aitutaki probably have among the highest numbers of motor vehicles per person in the world, meaning we are likely to produce among the most greenhouse gas emissions per person from motor vehicles.
Retiring Judge keeps Cooks on the books
Saturday 3 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Features, In Depth, Local, National
Justice Colin Doherty has a professional relationship with the Cook Islands which stretches back more than ten years. He balances work here with numerous responsibilities in New Zealand, including chairing the Independent Police Conduct Authority. He plans to hang up his gown and spend more time fishing when he turns 70 early next year . . . but has no plans to give up his gig here. In fact, he’s just been married here.
Renowned Tumu Korero passes away
Saturday 3 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National
Taunga, Tumu Korero, orator of Cook Islands language and culture, Taraeka George Paniani fondly known as “Captain Gee” on Radio Cook Islands, passed away on Thursday, December 1 at Rarotonga hospital.
Battle of the string bands: Six to compete for top prize
Friday 2 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National
Six local bands will be vying for the top prize at the inaugural The Edgewater Resort and Spa String Band Competition tonight.
Blue marlins steal the show at fishing comp
Thursday 1 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Twenty-seven boats registered for the final Cook Islands Game Fishing Club tournament of the year over the weekend.
$0.5m budget for Gospel celebration
Thursday 1 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National
The Arorangi Cook Islands Christian Church has started preparations for the 200-year commemoration of the arrival of the Gospel in July next year, setting a budget of just under half a million dollars.
Kids join in for good catch at Mauke fishing event
Wednesday 30 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands
The first Don Beer Akatokamanava/Mauke Reef and Open Water fishing competition has seen the weighing in of good yellow fin tuna catches.
Feminist forum looks at Pa Enua needs
Wednesday 30 November 2022 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Culture, Local, National
Cook Islands Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) is working closely with the Ministry of Agriculture to tap into the Pa Enua and encourage residents to plant certain crops.
Paper licenses issued as card stock depleted
Wednesday 30 November 2022 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands Police issue more than 500 visitors driver licenses each month and more than 400 for residents.
Two-vehicle crash lands motorcyclist in hospital
Tuesday 29 November 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Court, Crime, Local, National
A motorcyclist who was involved in a crash over the weekend is admitted to Rarotonga Hospital after sustaining serious injuries while the driver of the van involved in the accident was arrested and remanded in custody.
Final defects programme to ‘complete’ multi-million dollar Te Mato Vai project
Tuesday 29 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, Economy, Local, National
The final defects programme for the Rarotonga water project should be completed in December, bringing an end to the “nearly” $90 million project.
Immigration staff to undergo training for new visa and permit processes
Tuesday 29 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, Tourism
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) undertook the first series of immigration training last week.
‘Serious’ water shortage
Tuesday 29 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, Local, National
Dear Editor, I was shocked to see water running in a pig pen a few days ago unattended and another today (yesterday) spilling onto the road within 200 metres of each incident.
Feel the music, dance and let your body tell the story
Monday 28 November 2022 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, Local, National
It is all about moving and feeling the music and the song, says Lady-Joe TangataTerekia. Known to many as LJ, the mother of 11 visited Rarotonga to empower women and encourage them to accept who they are through her Hulanesian Fitness programme.
CIFWA to hold inaugural Feminist Forum
Saturday 26 November 2022 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
Aiming to empower and build capacity for young women, the Cook Islands Family Welfare Association (CIFWA) will be hosting Cook Islands National Feminist Forum on November 29.
Cook Islands step up campaign to end violence against women
Saturday 26 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Court, Local, National
The Cook Islands Police Service marked White Ribbon Day in a collaborative effort with the Ministry of Internal Affairs (INTAFF) starting with a 7am Mass at the St Joseph’s Catholic Cathedral on Friday.
Facebook post prompts thieves to return stolen watermelons
Friday 25 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Thanks to social media and a caring community, watermelon thieves who raided a family plot in Arorangi were identified on Wednesday – the same afternoon the awareness notice was posted.
Phony Cook Islands bond ‘offer’ rears its head again
Thursday 24 November 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, Local, National
Cook Islands authorities are embarrassed by the re-emergence of a phony bond scheme purporting to be from the Government.
Mauke Soldier Search Mission a success
Wednesday 23 November 2022 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Culture, Local, National, Outer Islands
The burial sites of up to 23 Cook Islands World War I soldiers on the island of Mauke have been identified.
