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Pacific green sea turtle dies after being rescued
Wednesday 23 March 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National
A pacific green sea turtle believed to originate from the Outer Islands has died despite efforts from Discover Marine and Wildlife Eco-Centre staff.
Te Mire Atu postponed until June
Wednesday 23 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Due to some composers and singers being struck with Omicron and having to undergo mandatory isolation regulations, Te Mire Atu 2022 Maori composers competition has been postponed until June 23.
Shipping vessel runs aground on Manihiki coral reef
Wednesday 23 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
A Taio shipping vessel called the MV Grinna II ran aground on Manihiki’s reef close to the harbour just before 4pm on Monday.
College staff and students donate to house fire victims
Tuesday 22 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Titikaveka College prefect induction ceremony was marked with a special donation of funds to a family who lost all their possessions in a fire that destroyed their home earlier this month.
Kiwi visitors use isolation time to help out SPCA
Tuesday 22 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A group of Kiwi visitors stranded on Rarotonga because of Covid-19 are using their isolation time to help others.
Students honour World Down Syndrome Day
Tuesday 22 March 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Nukutere College yesterday held a mufti day in support of the World Down Syndrome Day.
Arorangi Prison inmates and staff members test positive for Omicron
Tuesday 22 March 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
Several prisoners at Arorangi Prison and staff members have tested positive for Omicron, Prime Minister Mark Brown announced last night.
‘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.
