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Support and inclusion for Autism Cook Islands
Thursday 28 April 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National
Autism Cook Islands (ACI) has visited a team of firefighters at the Rarotonga Fire and Aviation Rescue centre as part of Autism Month events.
NES to provide update on Sheraton complaint
Thursday 28 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
National Environment Service (NES) evaluated the abandoned Sheraton Hotel site on Wednesday after an anonymous complaint was made on Tuesday.
Creative Centre makes ‘Amazing Race’ pit stop
Thursday 28 April 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National
Members of the Creative Centre have participated in their own Amazing Race.
PR application rules ‘discriminatory’: Fiji NGO head
Thursday 28 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Head of NGO Friends of Fiji Tangaroa Vakalalabure says the organisation will take the Cook Islands Government to court if it does not change its “racist” permanent residency (PR) application rules.
The sacrifices animals make in conflict
Wednesday 27 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
The original Anzac Day service and parade was held on April 25, 1916, a year after the Anzac troops, along with English and French units, landed at Gallipoli.
Youth Parliament, a platform for our youth
Wednesday 27 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Twenty-six youths have registered for the ‘Elect’ Cook Islands Youth Parliament meeting which started yesterday morning in preparation for the ‘parliament sitting’ in Parliament Chamber tomorrow. Organised by the Cook Islands National Youth Council (CINYC), the event is aimed at young Cook Islanders aged 18-35, and intends to provide a platform for youth to become […]
Mama Koputai Hosea celebrates 100 years
Wednesday 27 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Koputai Hosea (nee Elia) from the island of Aitutaki, turns 100-years-old today.
A Day of Remembrance
Tuesday 26 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Monday marked the 107th ANZAC Day, a remembrance day to honour the anniversary of the landing of New Zealand and Australian troops at Gallipoli.
ANZAC Day 2022: Recognising young veterans
Saturday 23 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
This year the ANZAC Day theme for the Royal New Zealand Returned Services Association (RSA) is recognizing the “young veterans”, says Pira Wichman, who will represent the organisation and is the guest speaker at the Dawn Service parade on Monday, April 25.
Aitutaki prepares for Anzac Day services
Friday 22 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
People attending the ANZAC Day services in Aitutaki had rapidly declined over the years but organisers are hoping for a better turnout this year.
Marumaru Atua ready to return home to Raro
Friday 22 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
After months on dry dock (during cyclone season) at Arutanga harbour in Aitutaki, Vaka Marumaru Atua is back in the water preparing for her return to Rarotonga next weekend.
Lady Moana to the rescue
Friday 22 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Along with petrol which the Southern Group island of Mangaia has run out of, more than 100 cartons of chicken and an “old school” type tractor was loaded onto the MV Lady Moana yesterday morning.
Autism Cook Islands holiday programme kicks off
Wednesday 20 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Autism Cook Islands holiday programme got underway with a drawing class hosted by local artist Hori Miller on Tuesday at Avarua School Hall.
Fundraiser launched for Raro’s remaining horses
Wednesday 20 April 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National
An international Givealittle page has been launched for the last two surviving horses of Rarotonga.
PR applications open
Wednesday 20 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands permanent resident applications are open with 140 available spaces to be filled.
Cook Islands Maritime Crew back on track
Wednesday 20 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
After a minor setback in Western Australia, members of the Cook Islands Police Maritime Division are back on track with their training programme.
Inclusion in the time of pandemic
Tuesday 19 April 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National
The pandemic has made life more accessible for many people through the use of internet technologies, but in the Cook Islands where the cost of living is high and communication limited, people with disabilities continue to feel ignored and abandoned.
Easter Monday crash spoils accident free weekend
Tuesday 19 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Hopes of an accident-free Easter were dashed yesterday morning by a minor collision between a motorcyclist and a van, at Tupapa.
Carrying the message of Good Friday
Saturday 16 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Due to the Covid-19 Te Marae Ora restrictions a small number of the St Joseph’s Cathedral worshippers gathered at the Ministry of Justice Court House at 9am where they began to walk the 14 Stations of the Cross through town towards the cathedral.
Churches prepare for Easter weekend services
Wednesday 13 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
As part of the Easter church services this long weekend, the St Joseph’s Cathedral Church will conduct two Stations of the Cross devotions, both starting at 9am.
