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‘Rest in peace’
Monday 21 March 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
The family of the two missing fishermen, Toru Ariki Miri and Tekou Enua Tipene, held a special farewell service at Rutaki Beach over the weekend.
Term one swimming lessons underway
Saturday 19 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Apii Te Uki Ou, Nikao, Takitimu, Papaaroa and Rutaki are taking part in swimming lessons this school term.
Home at last for elderlies
Saturday 19 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
The Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC), in conjunction with the Ministry of Internal Affairs (INTAFF), held the official opening of the new Are Pa Metua building at the Punanga Nui Market yesterday.
Mangaia’s first twins born in 20 years
Saturday 19 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
A Mangaian mother gave birth to twin baby girls last Saturday, March 12 – the first twins born on the island in over 20 years.
IT system changes behind isolation income support delays: Metcalfe
Friday 18 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
The delay in getting Government’s isolation income support operational has been attributed to IT system changes.
Celebrating St Patrick’s Day
Friday 18 March 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National
A number of local residents turned out to celebrate St Patrick’s Day this year down at the Returned Serviceman Association (RSA).
Nikao seawall takes shape
Thursday 17 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
The team behind a massive sea wall mural in Rarotonga hope it will be complete within the next few months.
Autism Cook Islands gears up for awareness month
Thursday 17 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Autism Cook Islands will celebrate autism awareness next month with the fourth annual blue day on April 8 along with other activities.
‘With sincere love and Jesus you go’
Wednesday 16 March 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Diocesan Bishop Tutai and Mother Patricia Ann Pere, who is also known as Mama Pere, have fare-welled two of their beloved missionary warriors this week.
Local researchers gain technical diving certifications
Tuesday 15 March 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Four local scientific divers and dive instructors earlier this month completed their Technical Diving International (TDI) Decompression Procedures course conducted by Adventure Cook Islands.
Search continues for missing fishermen
Monday 14 March 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
More than a week after two Rarotonga fishermen disappeared while on a fishing trip, search continues with no luck.
Serious concerns for missing fishermen
Saturday 12 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
The search for two missing fishermen appears to be fruitless, close to a week after they went missing,
Ready to take on leadership challenge
Saturday 12 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Earlier this week Apii Mauke held its investiture ceremony for six of its senior leaders.
Owner calls for action after ‘Stray dogs’ maul pet cat
Saturday 12 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The ongoing problem of stray dog packs mauling livestock has resurfaced again, in this instance a well-loved pet cat named ‘Georgie’ was mauled to death earlier this week.
Murienua Puna installs PCR Covid testing station
Friday 11 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
A new PCR Covid-19 testing station, provided by the Murienua Puna, is being established at Kavera Meeting House in an effort to help with increased demand in the community.
Guilty of rape, indecent acts and indecent assault
Friday 11 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A man has been found guilty of rape and other sexual offending against a 15-year-old girl following a three-day jury trial at the High Court in Avarua.
Search underway for missing fishermen
Friday 11 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
A Cook Islands Police led search party is looking for two fishermen who went missing during a fishing trip off Rutaki on Saturday night.
Prayer evening held for Ukraine
Thursday 10 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
A number of people have attended the Ukraine prayer meeting on Sunday evening, with one of the organisers Jakub Postrzygacz saying the event “was amazing”.
Celebrating women who lead the way in sustainability
Thursday 10 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Five inspiring women have shared their perspectives on climate change and building a sustainable future at a dinner organised by the Cook Islands Business and Professional Women’s Association (BPW) on Tuesday, in celebration of International Woman’s Day.
Kōrero O Te Ōrau’s fishing vaka launched
Thursday 10 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
A vaka built by Kōrero O Te `Ōrau leaders and students with the assistance and guidance of expert boat builder William Powell, were blessed and successfully launched on Saturday at Avarua harbour.
