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Swimming lessons for kids with autism
Saturday 30 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
The kids at Autism Cook Islands dived straight into term four programme with the start of their swimming lessons on Monday. The organisation was happy to see the return of the lessons which kicked off in term one.
School receives timely donation
Friday 29 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
St Joseph’s School was happy to receive a generous donation from the LDS Church and Federal Pacific Insurance yesterday.
Exhibition to promote budding young artists
Friday 29 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Young artists from Apii Te Uki are excited to share their hard work in the form of art which will be exhibited at the Islander Hotel tonight.
‘Far too many’ MIQ incidents, say police
Friday 29 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A 35-year-old man is in jail following his arrest for breaching managed isolation and quarantine (MIQ) after more than 230 people were released from their two-week stay at the Edgewater Resort and Spa on Wednesday evening.
Inspired by nature
Friday 29 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Apii Te Uki Ou’s Isabella Nicholas, pictured, with her masterpiece depicting a grove of tropical coconuts against a majestic island mountain, ready to be exhibited at the school’s Art Exhibition & Auction tonight.
Students get creative with designs
Thursday 28 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Year seven and eight students at Apii Te Uki Ou have been given the opportunity to become potential designers of the new Marae Moana Outreach programme uniforms.
Karaoke final brings out the stars
Thursday 28 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Hundreds gathered to hear the voices of those who reached the grand final of the Cook Islands Game Fishing Club Karaoke Idol competition took place on Saturday.
Traffic to be diverted through Takamoa Theological College from today
Thursday 28 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Traffic will be diverted through Takamoa Theological College in a bid to ease congestion caused by the Empire Bridge construction.
Returning to a pre-Covid aid system will not fit in the future
Thursday 28 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Covid-19 is our opportunity to put things right in the aid system, said two Pacific prime ministers at the Council for International Development’s annual conference.
Movember gets early kick off . . .
Thursday 28 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands Triathlon Association has come up with an initiative on wheels to raise funds and awareness for Cook Islands Men’s Health in the spirit of Movember which officially kicks off next month.
Faulty electrical wiring causes fire at old Abattoir building
Thursday 28 October 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
An old building located in Avana Valley erupted into flames on Tuesday morning after an electrical issue caused damage to the building.
Mental strength workshop for tourism industry
Wednesday 27 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
A mental health strength and wellbeing workshop aims to help the tourism industry get through a trying time.
Oktoberfest thrills the taste buds
Monday 25 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Rarotonga tasted a slice of Germany on the weekend with the return of the annual Oktoberfest.
Getting back into the spirit of learning
Saturday 23 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Education, Local, National
The youngest students at St Joseph’s School had a busy week back in class refreshing their brains on important subjects and preparing for a busy final term of 2021.
Tupuna’s hopes and dreams
Saturday 23 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
At 25, Edmund Tupuna has hopes and dreams for his young family and he’s prepared to put in the work to get there, despite Covid-19 setbacks.
Plenty of big voices in tonight’s karaoke finals
Saturday 23 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Eleven finalists will take to the stage tonight to give it all they’ve got in the final round of the Cook Islands Game Fishing Club Karaoke Idol competition.
Parliament hawks discount airfares as seats left empty
Saturday 23 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Taxpayers will likely pick up the shortfall after a number of people took early flights to Aitutaki’s Bicentennial celebrations, leaving Parliament with the bill for empty seats.
Busy dog desexing clinic in Avarua
Saturday 23 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Health, Local, National
Te Are Manu Veterinary Clinic hosted one of their biggest dog desexing clinics yet, serving dog owners from the Takuvaine, Tutakimoa, and RAPPA puna.
Japanese cooking class celebrates diplomatic relationship
Friday 22 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute (CITTI) is running Japanese cooking classes to mark a decade of diplomatic relations between the Cook Islands and Japan.
Life in managed isolation
Thursday 21 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
A million-dollar view, a luxury room, varied and nutritious meals, and dancing whales providing some ‘rare’ entertainment is making up for the loneliness of those completing their managed isolation quarantine (MIQ) at the Edgewater Resort in Arorangi.
