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Avatiu harbour prepares for ‘high waves’
Wednesday 17 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Four sailing vessels are berthed at Avatiu Port (as of yesterday afternoon) with three arriving from French Polynesia, on their way doing a world circuit.
Rarotonga reels in Gary Parlour fishing title
Tuesday 16 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Thirty-eight boats registered for the annual Gary Parlour and Goldie Mahimahi fishing competitions over the weekend with 58 fish weighing in at 682.30 kilograms caught over two days.
Resort revives local ‘staycations’
Tuesday 16 August 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National
One of the last big resorts to offer “staycation” rates and deals for locals until June this year has reintroduced the offer for a limited time.
Inspiring the next generation of rugby stars
Tuesday 16 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
All-rounder sportsgirl and Cook Islands Rugby Under-18s women’s development squad member Mahana Sijp stands proudly with her aunt and former national rep Margaret Nena during the official opening ceremony of the touring Women’s Rugby World Cup trophy.
Traffic offences showing signs of downward trend
Monday 15 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
Police have been busy with traffic monitoring over the past weekend, issuing 10 forbidden from driving notices.
Police issue nearly 1000 drivers licenses
Saturday 13 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
The Cook Islands Police Service issued nearly 1000 drivers’ licenses last month, signifying another peak month for the Licensing Office, says police spokesman Trevor Pitt.
Angling for a big surprise
Saturday 13 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The chase is on for the heaviest pa’ara (wahoo) and mahimahi fish (10 kilogram and over) in the country’s biggest two-day fishing competition.
Supporting aspiring entrepreneurs
Saturday 13 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Hundreds turned out to support and help promote young and aspiring entrepreneurs in celebration of International Youth Day yesterday evening at the Constitution Park.
Helping Pacific people reach their goals
Thursday 11 August 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National
The Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) in New Zealand will be holding its third annual Charity Ball event next month, after a two-year hiatus due to Covid-19.
Ministry launches ‘A Guide to Beekeeping in the Cook Islands’
Thursday 11 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Cook Islands has “unbelievably feisty bees,” according to Volunteer Services Abroad (VSA) beekeeping advisor David Cramp.
Drivers ‘playing with fire,’ say Police
Thursday 11 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
The Cook Islands Police Service is disappointed with drivers’ inability to learn from mistakes.
French fries are back!
Thursday 11 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
After seven days waiting out at sea for favourable weather conditions, MV Imua managed to berth at Avatiu Port yesterday morning to unload containers of cargo including frozen potato chips that Rarotonga had run out of.
A tribute to principals of Apii Arorangi
Wednesday 10 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Apii Arorangi primary students from 1984 reunited a fortnight ago to unveil a plaque at the school in honour of its former principals since the establishment of the school in 1915.
Rarotonga runs out of frozen fries
Wednesday 10 August 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National
Restaurants and fast-food chains in Rarotonga have been hit by a shortage of potato fries, as bad weather and shipping issues have delayed shipments and unloading of the frozen product.
The ride of their lives
Monday 8 August 2022 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local, National
It's every hitchhiker's nightmare, jumping into a car with a serial killer or dangerous criminal. So when well-known Kiwi talkback radio host James Daniels and his wife accepted a ride while on holiday in the Cook Islands recently they were stunned when their driver introduced himself as one of Rarotonga’s most notorious criminals.
Red Cross distributes vouchers to King Tide victims
Saturday 6 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Three homes so far have welcomed financial assistance to repair their houses damaged by the devastating king tides which reached as high as 4.5 metres on the south side of Rarotonga last month.
‘I hope the right people get into government’, say voters
Tuesday 2 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Voters in the Cook Islands hit the polling stations Monday morning putting to end the 49-day campaign period that started in mid-June.
‘Made in Cook Islands’ products a big hit at Expo
Friday 29 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Larry Tumai has spent months collecting, cleaning and preparing shells to create new jewellery designs for the Bank of the Cook Islands (BCI) Trade Days Expo being held at the Punanga Nui Market.
Marjorie Crocombe OBE laid to rest
Friday 29 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Under the sombre veil of nightfall, bright lights shone with the presence of hundreds, to farewell the country’s exceptional brilliant star – the late Marjorie Tuainekore Tere Crocombe nee Hosking OBE (19 June 1930 - 21 July 2022) – yesterday evening.
Mauke ready to rock at Te Maeva Nui 2022
Thursday 28 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Mauke is going all out this year participating in all five items – choir, Imene Tuki, Ute, Action Song and Ura Pau – at this year’s Te Maeva Nui cultural festival which starts with the float parade tomorrow.
