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From plantation to plate
Tuesday 12 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Taro growers in Rarotonga are looking forward to confirmation of a new export venture that will allow them to sell their harvest in New Zealand.
Firefighters come to Te Marae Ora’s rescue
Tuesday 12 April 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade members have been assisting Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health first responders for the past month.
Ports Authority acquires new tug boat to help bring in larger vessels
Tuesday 12 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The sleek new Ports Authority tug boat measuring about 12 metres in length and six metres wide has been undergoing sea trials at Avatiu Harbour yesterday.
A tribute to gracious woman of faith: Susau Etika Jane Strickland
Monday 11 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Ö’hön ta Susau Etika Jane Strickland QSM passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 17, 2022, surrounded by family at her home in Auckland, New Zealand.
Driver escapes injury
Monday 11 April 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Drink driving offences and motor vehicle crashes dominate the complaints Police have received so far this month after dealing with record breaking dog complaints in March.
Otara Scorpions share the love
Saturday 9 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Since 2012, the visiting Otara Scorpions 8 Ball Pool members who are associated with the Otara Scorpions Rugby League have built up a special relationship with the Cook Islands, writes Melina Etches.
Visitors make generous donation to Autism Cook Islands
Saturday 9 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The visiting Otara Scorpions 8-ball Pool team yesterday donated $400 cash to Autism Cook Islands in celebration of the “Blue Day” which promotes awareness of autism or autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Gone but not forgotten
Friday 8 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
A former carer, teacher, Girl Guider, youth leader, composer, and Corrective Services probations officer, Naomi Iro Sr, who passed away last month, had a great passion for her beloved village of Titikaveka.
Light it up blue for autism
Thursday 7 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Rarotonga residents are being asked to “light it up blue” tomorrow in honour of World Autism Awareness Day.
Accountancy skills workshopped
Wednesday 6 April 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
The Business Trade and Investment Board (BITB) of the Cook Islands has helped some small to medium businesses learn some much-needed accountancy skills.
Police leadership undergoes changes
Wednesday 6 April 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands Police leadership bid a warm welcome back to Rarotonga for Glyn Rowland from the Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police (PICP) Secretariat in Wellington.
Volunteers giving service to the community
Wednesday 6 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Red Cross volunteer Mii Estall or ‘Aunty Mii’ became emotional thinking of the large families who are affected by Covid-19 in isolation and struggling to make ends meet and feed their families.
Motorist refuses to co-operate with police
Tuesday 5 April 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A motorist is due in court on Thursday after refusing to give a statement and undergo an alcohol screening test following a crash on Rarotonga over the weekend.
‘Be informed, be prepared’
Tuesday 5 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Over 600 positive cases of Covid-19 have been recorded with the Tupapa Maraerenga Puna Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) who are also responsible for monitoring the village of Takuvaine through to Karekare in Upper Tupapa.
Red Cross delivers over 850 government funded welfare packages
Tuesday 5 April 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
Close to 900 welfare packages have been delivered to isolating and quarantining families since the Covid-19 pandemic began.
Shortage of manpower amid rising Covid cases
Monday 4 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
As Covid progresses with more people becoming infected, one of the challenges the Murienua Puna Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) is faced with is the ‘shortage of manpower’.
Be proud of te reo Maori
Saturday 2 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Ngatamaine Teaka began speaking Cook Islands Maori from a very young age, she is comfortable conversing in the language and encourages other kids to “learn your Maori language and be proud of it”.
Gibraltar teen wants your unused licence plates
Friday 1 April 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National
A student living in Gibraltar is hoping to add a few more licence plates to his worldly collection and is seeking some from the Cook Islands.
Titikaveka Puna overwhelmed by surging Covid-19 cases
Friday 1 April 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
From the 79 Covid RAT tests conducted yesterday at the Titikaveka Puna Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), 17 returned a positive result bringing the total number of those who have tested positive so far to 123.
New Empire Bridge opens to traffic
Friday 1 April 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
The new Empire Bridge is now complete and has opened nearly a month ahead of schedule.
