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Trade Days off to a busy start
Thursday 28 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The three-day Bank of the Cook Islands (BCI) Trade Days Expo kicked off yesterday with much fanfare allowing vendors to showcase locally made products and home grown produce.
TRIBUTE: E tumu rakau ruperupe, kua inga
Thursday 28 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
I send thoughts of comfort and condolences to the family of Dr Majorie Tuainekore Tere Crocombe, known as Aunty Marjie to so many.
Man facing drink driving charges has case adjourned
Wednesday 27 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
The hearing of a man facing drink driving charges was adjourned to August 30 after defence lawyer Norman George says there is no case to answer in the Criminal Court at Avarua yesterday.
Cook Islands placed 159th in internet data affordability
Wednesday 27 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
A major survey of internet data affordability has found the Cook Islands lagging behind most of Oceania, although still ahead of New Zealand.
Couple charged with assault and intent to injure over land dispute
Tuesday 26 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
A couple assaulted another couple in Turangi over a land dispute on Friday morning.
Call to legalise medicinal use of cannabis
Tuesday 26 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
A former law enforcement officer has welcomed Government’s decision to run a referendum on cannabis during this year’s General Election.
Keeping busy to beat the ‘winter blues’
Tuesday 26 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
School students Tarani Omao (left), Pati Estall, Gina Vaine Keu, Adyn Paige (NZ-based rugby player), Paige Anguna and little Cassius Anguna, who likes to be part of the family team, keep busy at the start of their holidays working part time “devanning” boxes.
Strings of Maute hits the right cord
Tuesday 26 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Eight teams performed in the first Cook Islands Game Fishing Club (CIGFC) string band competition on Saturday which saw Strings of Maute representing the island of Atiu taking home the top prize.
Naming competition held for new Cook Islands vessel
Saturday 23 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
In past times, vaka propelled the tupuna safely across the ocean to discover new lands.
Renowned Cook Islands academic passes away
Saturday 23 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
One of the Pacific region’s most respected authors and academic, Cook Islander Dr. Marjorie Tuainekore Crocombe née Hosking OBE passed away on Thursday night aged 92.
Excitement builds for Te Maeva Nui celebrations
Friday 22 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The popular annual Te Maeva Nui national cultural festival starts next week, however, this year the number of nights showcasing performances have been scaled down and adjusted due to the General Election to be held on Monday, August 1.
Avaroa Cable opens Aitutaki landing station
Friday 22 July 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National
Government officials along with representatives from Avaroa Cable Limited (ACL), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and the New Zealand High Commission to the Cook Islands attended the opening ceremony of a new cable landing station in Aitutaki last week.
Leaving no stone unturned in soldier search missions
Thursday 21 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The search continues to locate 34 Cook Islands World War I (WWI) veterans who are believed to be buried on Rarotonga.
Te Kukupa legacy lives on
Thursday 21 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The crew of Te Kukupa II, who spent four months away from their families and friends, reunited with their loved ones yesterday after bringing home safely the newly gifted police patrol boat from Cairns, Australia.
Te Kukupa II welcomed home
Thursday 21 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The sleek and stealthy Te Kukupa II patrol boat glided into Avatiu harbour yesterday morning fittingly welcomed by a rainbow, light showers, family, friends and dignitaries who made up the hundreds waiting patiently for the vessel to berth.
Human rights must be protected and enhanced: Solicitor General
Wednesday 20 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Crown Law Office lawyers are on their third day of a human rights workshop that will help them better understand the commitments the Cook Islands have made to international conventions.
Police patrol boat Te Kukupa II arrives today
Wednesday 20 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Te Kukupa II is expected to arrive this morning at 10am at Avatiu harbour where she and the crew will be officially welcomed by Prime minister Mark Brown, the Queen’s Representative Sir Tom Marsters and Cook Islands Police personnel.
'Acting for change’
Tuesday 19 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Nearly 40 years ago Atina Sawtell raced around the Tereora National Stadium winning the 1985 South Pacific Mini Games gold medals for the nation in the 800 metres and 1500m races.
Volunteer firefighters respond to fires in the community
Tuesday 19 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade attended three rubbish fires that got out of control in the last week.
Cook Islands off to impressive start in OFC Women’s Nations Cup
Monday 18 July 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands made an excellent start to their OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2022 campaign with a crucial 1-all draw against Tonga on Friday night in Suva, Fiji.
