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‘Help us pick our golden apples’
Thursday 24 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands took a giant step in its bid to harvest valuable deep-ocean polymetallic nodules after formally handing out the nation’s first three seabed minerals exploration licences yesterday.
Making a splash
Thursday 24 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Autism Cook Islands swimming lessons are well underway with both older and younger children participating at Social Centre.
Good fishing season
Wednesday 23 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Big fish have returned to Cook Islands waters, says Timothy Vaikai owner of the Fresh Fish Company.
Gordon Murray Fishing Tournament
Wednesday 23 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The annual Gordon Murray memorial fishing tournament will be held this Saturday, for an opportunity to win $1000 cash.
Nikao Seawall gets facelift
Tuesday 22 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Inspired by Marae Moana, the grey and white Nikao Seawall is getting painted in bright colours over the next few months.
Dream destination wedding turns into horrific nightmare
Friday 18 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
All hopes of a Kiwi tourist couple being married on Rarotonga were dashed after a session of heavy drinking led to assault.
Pledge to promote inclusion
Thursday 17 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Pride Pledge Cook Islands programme – an initiative for a safe and inclusive workplace for all – launched on Tuesday evening, was declared a “milestone moment” for the organisation.
‘Show the community you believe in equality’
Thursday 17 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Pride Cook Islands launched its Pride Pledge programme on Tuesday evening – a values-based commitment that organisations and individuals can take to implement a safe and inclusive culture and environment for LGBQTI+ employees and customers.
‘Kind-hearted and hardworking’
Wednesday 16 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Cook Islander and second-year Wellington law student Tearoa Atama Kairua has been recognised for her excellent work as a residential advisor at Victoria University’s student accommodation Stafford House.
First Covid-19 case activates Titikaveka Puna
Tuesday 15 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Titikaveka Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) or Puna was activated on Sunday, shortly after the first positive Covid-19 community case was announced.
Following her passion for flowers
Monday 14 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
A Rarotonga-based florist is hoping this year’s Valentine’s day will give her emerging business the exposure it needs on the island.
Seabed licence conditions to be made public
Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Full exploration licence conditions will be made available to the public if companies are awarded a seabed exploration licence.
Renowned academic's work to be digitised
Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
The work of a leading Cook Islands academic who left behind a legacy of research is to be digitised.
‘Listen, listen, and hush up’
Friday 11 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
A veteran Cook Islands documentary producer shares her interviewing skills and experience with participants of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Project workshop at the National Auditorium.
Donation for voluntary fire brigades
Friday 11 February 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National
The Puaikura and Titikaveka volunteer fire brigades will be able to purchase some new equipment and items thanks to a generous donation from one local resident.
Woman with critical injuries flown to NZ
Thursday 10 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands woman Kathy Papatua has been flown to New Zealand where she remains in a critical condition following a crash involving two motorcycles on Rarotonga in the early hours of Monday morning.
Performing arts 'peu karioi' to be recorded
Wednesday 9 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands ‘peu karioi’ (performing arts) traditions, expressions, craftsmanship and practices will soon be collected and documented.
Crypto group thrives on ‘an element of trust’
Monday 7 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
A new local Facebook group set up for Cook Islanders to share ideas and advice on cryptocurrency has close to 400 people join since it started four days ago.
‘We will be ready’: TMO
Tuesday 1 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Tupapa-based Kiikii Motel has been set aside as an isolation facility for tourists who get Covid-19 and locals with moderate virus symptoms in need of oxygen as Cook Islands prepares for Omicron invasion.
$22,500 raised to support Tonga
Monday 24 January 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
In aid of the Tonga relief effort, $22,500 was raised from the Cook Islands Red Cross Society radiothon on Friday afternoon from 12pm-6pm on Radio Cook Islands.
