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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.
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.
