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Autism Cook Islands launches new hub
Thursday 23 June 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National
Autism Cook Islands (ACI) officially opened its new hub in Matavera on Friday for members of the Autism community here in the Cook Islands.
Honey, I love you: Beekeeper shares his knowledge
Thursday 23 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Receiving “a swarm of bees” as a birthday gift started David Cramp’s love affair with the bees.
Weightlifter Lynch secures Mini games bronze medals
Thursday 23 June 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Weightlifter Manine Lynch won Team Cook Islands’ first medals at the Pacific Mini Games in Saipan, Northern Marianas, last night.
Cooks to host Aviation Ministers Meeting
Wednesday 22 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
The Cook Islands will host 18 Pacific nations virtually for the Regional Aviation Ministers Meeting today.
Ability Games participants get into the Olympic spirit
Wednesday 22 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
The Ability Games were hosted by Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) yesterday at the National Stadium in Nikao.
Musician to receive Te Tane Toa award
Wednesday 22 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Renowned musician Garth Young is set to become the first non-Cook Islander to be awarded with the Tane Toa Kuki Airani on the 14th edition of the quarterly award.
A celebration of Reo Maori songs
Wednesday 22 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
After two postponements due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Te Mire Atu composers competition which celebrates original Cook Islands Reo Maori song compositions will be held tomorrow at the National Auditorium.
First Holy Communion - happy to receive Jesus
Tuesday 21 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Twenty children have received the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist from Bishop Paul Donoghue, witnessed by families and friends who filled the St Joseph’s cathedral on Sunday.
U.S Coastguards assess Avatiu port
Tuesday 21 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Coastguards from the United States charged with a congressional mandate to assess ports and look at the global supply chain for dangers and risks, are visiting Rarotonga to conduct assessments at the port of Avatiu.
Rarotonga Seawall bursting with colour
Tuesday 21 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Alex Coupe from Auckland says Rarotonga seawall mural is “lovely” and is particularly fond of the coconut crab illustration.
An evening with NZ’s best known gang member
Monday 20 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Cook Islanders will get a chance to hear and spend an evening with one of New Zealand’s most colourful characters later this month.
Reliving Covid-19 pandemic
Saturday 18 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
A new documentary focusing on how the Cook Islands coped during the Covid-19 pandemic has been filmed in Rarotonga.
Last man no longer standing
Saturday 18 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Fifty-seven years ago, the late Don Dorrell, then 30 years old, arrived in Rarotonga. He thought he did not know a single soul, writes Derek Fox.
Waterfalls of Rarotonga
Saturday 18 June 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National
When most locals and visitors think about waterfalls in the Cook Islands the first and only one that comes to mind is Papua Vai Marere, which is also known as ‘Wigmores’ waterfall located in Vaimaanga.
Removal of ‘speed bumps’ eases traffic flow
Saturday 18 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Traffic was diverted around Empire Bridge from Monday to Wednesday this week to create space for asphalt to be laid.
Norwegian research ship continues trip around the pacific
Thursday 16 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
The Statsraad Lehmkuhl, which is a three masted ship is sailing on a 20-month long circumnavigation holding 90 students from the University of Bergen in Norway.
‘A little book with a big message’
Thursday 16 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Artist Nanette Lela’ulu is making her debut as an author with the launch of her first book “Can you see what I see?” tomorrow evening.
Making sports more inclusive one ‘rippa’ at a time
Wednesday 15 June 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National
Autism Cook Islands (ACI) has participated in a Rippa Rugby session held at Ngatangiia Field.
Patai reappointed CEO of OPSC
Wednesday 15 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
Myra Patai has been re-appointed Chief Executive Officer for the Office of the Public Service Commissioner (OPSC) for a second, 3-year term.
Mother of five found following ‘unusual’ disappearance
Wednesday 15 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
The family of a 41-year-old mother of five who went missing over the weekend are delighted she has finally been found, but puzzled as to how she went missing in the first place.
