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Cook Islands to build its first-ever elevator
Thursday 14 October 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Funds have now been set aside for the installation of an elevator in the Ministry of Justice and Courthouse building in Avarua, confirmed the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC).
All packed, ready to return!
Thursday 14 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Cook Islanders landing in Rarotonga from Auckland say they’re excited to be coming home.
‘Motorcyclists should take measures to deter would-be thieves’
Thursday 14 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
The number of stolen motorcycles not recovered on Rarotonga has raised concerns.
Sport 4 Life programme a success
Wednesday 13 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Education, Local, National
Young tamariki on their school holidays have known no such thing as boredom for the past week thanks to the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee’s popular school holiday programme, Sport 4 Life.
Koutu Nui recommends Land Court changes
Wednesday 13 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Koutu Nui recommends a change to Land Court and its procedures, and at the top of the list sits the provision of disabled facilities.
Arrival of the Gospel Exhibition
Wednesday 13 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Te Tama ‘Ūā a Te Ui Ariki - The Gospel - The Adopted Child of the High Chiefs exhibition is on display at the Ministry of Culture Museum.
Search on for Rarotonga’s best burger
Wednesday 13 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Duncan Robati Corrigan loves the environment that surrounds cooking.
Cook Islands to benefit from new $1m Pacific sexual and gender diverse network partnership
Wednesday 13 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands New Zealand High Commission has put its weight behind a new sexual and gender diverse network partnership in the Pacific.
Cook Islands prepares for return of more stranded residents
Wednesday 13 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
An estimated 232 Cook Islands residents are expected to arrive in Rarotonga tomorrow afternoon from Auckland.
Big plans for World Food Day
Tuesday 12 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
The Ministry of Agriculture is reminding food lovers all around Rarotonga to save the date on October 15th for the annual World Food Day. The event will be held from 9.30am to 2pm at the Taua Terevete Park formerly known as the Constitution Park in Avarua.
Fiji community celebrates 51st Independence
Tuesday 12 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
The Fijian community of Rarotonga came together over the weekend to celebrate Fiji Day, making the country’s 51st anniversary of independence on Sunday.
Rarotonga NGO receives first donation
Tuesday 12 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
The Compassion Project Rarotonga (CPR) received their first ever donation over the weekend to help in their journey to tackle the core issues in Rarotonga regarding ‘all things health and wellbeing’.
Motorcyclists responsible for majority of drink driving incidents
Tuesday 12 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Motorcyclists are in the firing line as latest police statistics show they are responsible for a large majority of alcohol related incidents on Rarotonga roads.
Koutu Nui presents land law recommendations
Monday 11 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Those who live overseas should not determine the lives of those who live in the Cook Islands when it comes to land matters, recommends the Koutu Nui.
New health specialist arrives
Monday 11 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, Local, National
Two of the 87 passengers who arrived on Thursday last week were the newly appointed Public Health Specialist Dr Douglas Lush and his wife Mary McLean (pictured).
Remittance figures fluctuate as Covid bites
Monday 11 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Remittance figures released by ANZ Cook Islands show a fluctuation in figures as Covid-19 continues to be felt across the Pacific.
Puni elected ORADO chair
Saturday 9 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National, Sports
Cook Islands doctor Lawrence Teariki Puni has been named chairman of the Oceania Regional Anti-Doping Organisation (ORADO).
Understanding the rights of persons with disabilities
Saturday 9 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Yesterday marked the end of a five-day workshop dedicated to reviewing and reflecting on the United Nations’ Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in the Cook Islands. Alana Musselle attended day four of the workshop and filed this report.
The ‘smooth’ journey home
Saturday 9 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
The first group of Cook Islands people, residents and workers caught in New Zealand as a result of the latest Covid outbreak, arrived back on a repatriation flight in the early hours of Thursday. One of those onboard was Tupapa resident Derek Fox who shares story of his journey to Rarotonga and his early days of Managed Isolation and Quarantine at the Edgewater Resort and Spa.
Local group to mark Mental Health Day
Saturday 9 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, Local, National
The local mental health organisation will tomorrow mark the World Mental Health Day, date that is recognised each year on October 10, to raise awareness of mental health issues globally and to mobilise efforts in support of mental health.
