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Artists Gathering set to become annual event
Thursday 21 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
The Gallery Tavioni has announced that their popular Toki Indigenous Artists Gathering will now be an annual event.
Traditional voyage for Aitutaki’s 200-year celebrations
Thursday 21 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
GPS and modern navigation will be switched off for the overnight trip to Aitutaki on Vaka Marumaru Atua. Instead, the crew will be using traditional wayfinding techniques guided by stars, wind, swell, and the sun.
Lyp sync battle set to begin
Wednesday 20 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Rarotonga Sailing Club is encouraging people to get their dancing shoes on and favourite songs memorised as they prepare for the return of their ever popular lip syncing competition.
Ports Authority attends Aitutaki Careers Expo
Wednesday 20 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands
More than 200 students on Aitutaki attended the Careers Expo at Araura College that was held last month.
Nga Pu Toru and Mangaia contribute to Aitutaki’s Bi-Centennial
Wednesday 20 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
More pellets of frozen and dry goods will make its way to Aitutaki this week thanks to the shipping freight provided by Matson Shipping Limited.
Bringing the taste of Germany to Raro
Wednesday 20 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Rarotonga will get a taste of Germany with the return of the annual Oktoberfest this coming weekend.
Dressed to impress! Mamas turn up in style at annual fishing comp
Tuesday 19 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
On Saturday morning, 93 reef fishing enthusiasts dressed in bright and bold garments, took to the sea near the Cook Islands Game Fishing Club in Tupapa for the 2021 Mama’s Reef Fishing Tournament.
Business and professional women use rehab theme to highlight vulnerability
Tuesday 19 October 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
An organisation which works to support women and children who experience family violence is $5000 better off thanks to the fundraising efforts of a group of female professionals.
Renowned artist lays bare his secrets as poetry meets music
Monday 18 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Mike Tavioni needs little introduction as a well-known master carver, but he has now expanded his artistic talents to incorporate recorded original works.
Be Fruitful ice creams now in supermarket chillers
Monday 18 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Fans of the real fruit ice creams served from the colourful Be Fruitful mobile caravan now have many more places to buy one following new retail partnerships.
Striving for gender equality
Monday 18 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Cook Islands Ports Authority has a male/female gender employee composition of men 57 per cent and women 43 per cent, with the aim to achieve equal or exceed female representation in the ports business.
Aspiring chefs cook up a storm
Saturday 16 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Fourteen little chefs from the ages of six to 11 took part in the ‘Potiki Makona Kai’ Kids Cooking Competition yesterday as a part of World Food Day at Te Taua Terevete (formerly Constitution Park).
Celebrating all things food
Saturday 16 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
A great hoard of people flocked to the Terevete Park yesterday to celebrate World Food Day, a global event celebrated yearly where food lovers as well as growers, chefs, and many more can come together to share and enjoy good food together.
Suspended DPM retains top pay
Saturday 16 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Penrhyn MP Robert Tapaitau is still on his Deputy Prime Minister’s salary including benefits, despite being suspended from leadership duties.
Cook Islander dedicated to better Pacific health outcomes
Friday 15 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, Local, National
The University of Otago’s newest Associate Dean (Pacific) who is of Cook Islands descent is dedicated to achieving better health outcomes for Pasifika.
Welcome home, see you in two weeks
Friday 15 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
There were sighs of relief as family and friends gathered at Rarotonga International Airport to catch a glimpse of loved ones who landed on the repatriation flight yesterday afternoon.
Girl Guides celebrate 93 years anniversary
Friday 15 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Girl Guides Association Cook Islands are today celebrating their 93 years of “guiding” in the Cook Islands.
Stricter protocols for returnees
Friday 15 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
More than 200 Cook Islands residents who were stranded in Auckland have touched down on Rarotonga.
No decision yet on 'no jab, no fly' policy: Air Raro
Thursday 14 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
A decision is yet to be made by Air Rarotonga if they will follow in Air New Zealand’s ‘no jab, no fly’ policy.
Nurturing future navigators and environmentalists
Thursday 14 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Korero o te Orau was excited to kick off their Ātui’anga ki te Tango senior programme last week with new students joining their current group of participants for advanced learning, building on from their junior programme held last week.
