Local
Vaka Motu heads for Raro
Wednesday 14 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Rarotonga will receive Vaka Motu Okeanos Waa’Qab which departed Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia, on September 10 for the 3000 nautical mile voyage estimated to take up to a month.
Feasibility study discusses aged care services in the Cook Islands
Tuesday 13 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Key services to support Cook Islanders over the age of 60 years were discussed at a workshop held late last month.
‘20+ years timeframe’ for award winning town plan
Tuesday 13 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
An award-winning plan for the development of Avarua is not a project with a single cost, and has a view to the next 20 years of development in the town.
Pawpaw export plan
Tuesday 13 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Local pawpaw growers are planning to supply New Zealand market with their produce in less than 12 months and it’s just the beginning, says one of the export organisers.
Church launches 200-year Gospel project
Monday 12 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Over 3000 people are expected to attend the 200-year commemoration of the arrival of the Gospel to Arorangi which will be celebrated next year on July 26 and 27.
Te Tiare Association build capacity in ‘Effective LGBTQI Rights Advocacy’
Friday 9 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
In a bid to improve its advocacy work, a representative from Te Tiare Association (TTA) took part in the regional ‘Effective LGBTQI Rights Advocacy’ virtual training held over a week ago.
Wear red to support First Aid Day
Friday 9 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands will today mark the World First Aid Day, which is an international day recognising the importance of knowing first aid.
Laced up and ready to compete!
Thursday 8 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
Young Mauke athletes bound for the Cook Islands Games in Rarotonga now have their own footwear thanks to a shoe drive.
Growing demand for taro
Wednesday 7 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
There is growing demand for local taro in New Zealand and more growers are needed to increase the volume of the produce which is airfreighted out once a month.
‘Paws and Claws’ ready for kitten rehoming day
Wednesday 7 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
A special day celebrating the Paws and Claws cat sanctuary will give people the opportunity to have one of their kittens free to a good home.
St Joseph’s students show off their whacky hairdos for Literacy Week
Wednesday 7 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Crazy Hair Day at St Joseph’s Primary School had a good number of students including Lylah Tommy (left) Tama Maxwell, Alesi Ralulu and Lukarose Akava sporting creative and whacky hair styles.
Dome from China to be fitted by the end of this month
Tuesday 6 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
A dome from China should be over the Tupapa Netball court by the end of this month, says George “Maggie” Angene.
Blessed to receive: Church donates to those who help the vulnerable
Monday 5 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Non-governmental organisations who service the vulnerable in the community felt “blessed” to have received donations from the Apostolic Church.
Local surfer at spot x
Monday 5 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
A surf photographer from New Zealand has spent the last couple of months in Rarotonga and has taken the opportunity to snap some pictures of local surfers.
Free classes: Taking small steps to improve food production
Monday 5 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, Local, National
Free agriculture classes are returning that focus on permaculture, regenerative farming and sustainable living.
Father’s Day christening for Isaia
Monday 5 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Yesterday’s Father’s Day was extra special for the William and Heather families with the christening of baby Isaia Geoffrey Heather, who was born just over five weeks ago on July 27 in New Zealand.
House Blue’s winners and grinners
Friday 2 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The saying winners are grinners was evident at St Joseph’s primary school yesterday with the House Blue overall sports champions students full of smiles proudly holding their coveted trophy.
Cook Islands author gets $5000 research grant
Friday 2 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Kuki Airani novelist Maria Samuela has been awarded a $5000 Research Grant out of four participants in New Zealand for her novel about young Cook Islands women migrating to New Zealand between the 1930s to 1950s.
$25k Onu gift helps our young ‘dolphins’ swim
Friday 2 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Swimming enthusiasts will soon be decked out in professional looking dry fit apparel thanks to the kind sponsorship of Onu Sportwear.
Papa Ezekiela celebrates 90th at Are Pa Metua
Friday 2 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Ninety-year-old Rongo Ezekiela was thrown a surprise birthday party last week at the Are Pa Metua, hosted by the centre and his family.
