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Food parcels for homes affected by Covid-19
Wednesday 2 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Since the first positive Covid-19 case was announced in February, more than 25 food parcels have been packed and distributed to affected residential households on Rarotonga.
Thorp wins popular fishing contest
Tuesday 1 March 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Cameron Thorp won the 2022 Gordon Murray Memorial Fishing Tournament after landing a 183.6kg Blue Marlin – the heaviest fish of the tournament – and an impressive catch of 165kg in the aggregate section.
Top cop ‘will not debate policing in public arena’
Tuesday 1 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
High profile Cook Islands lawyer Mark Short says Police Commissioner James Keenan is reviewing all areas of policing following concerns of the handling of minor traffic infringements but police media remain tight lipped.
Cook Islands to get new border patrol duo
Tuesday 1 March 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands probationary police constable Saitu Saitu, pictured left, with drug detection dog Hoss and Detective Sergeant Vainenooroa Ngametua, has made a commitment to strengthening border security.
Building assets for the nation and for people
Monday 28 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Cadetships are a tried and proven way of introducing and training new staff into an industry; and a good way of teaching the skills that industry really needs, around the world. In Rarotonga Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) has just taken on two cadets and Derek Fox caught up with them to see how they ended up where they are and how they are settling into life at CIIC.
Record participation at annual fishing comp
Monday 28 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
A record number of 41 boats registered and took part in the annual Gordon Murray Memorial Fishing Tournament that was held on Saturday.
Cook Islands farewell police patrol boat Te Kukupa
Friday 25 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
There were emotional and humorous moments at Avatiu Harbour as Te Kukupa was officially farewelled by friends, family, crew and dignitaries on Friday.
‘Help us pick our golden apples’
Thursday 24 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands took a giant step in its bid to harvest valuable deep-ocean polymetallic nodules after formally handing out the nation’s first three seabed minerals exploration licences yesterday.
Making a splash
Thursday 24 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Autism Cook Islands swimming lessons are well underway with both older and younger children participating at Social Centre.
Good fishing season
Wednesday 23 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Big fish have returned to Cook Islands waters, says Timothy Vaikai owner of the Fresh Fish Company.
Gordon Murray Fishing Tournament
Wednesday 23 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The annual Gordon Murray memorial fishing tournament will be held this Saturday, for an opportunity to win $1000 cash.
Nikao Seawall gets facelift
Tuesday 22 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Inspired by Marae Moana, the grey and white Nikao Seawall is getting painted in bright colours over the next few months.
Dream destination wedding turns into horrific nightmare
Friday 18 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
All hopes of a Kiwi tourist couple being married on Rarotonga were dashed after a session of heavy drinking led to assault.
Pledge to promote inclusion
Thursday 17 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Pride Pledge Cook Islands programme – an initiative for a safe and inclusive workplace for all – launched on Tuesday evening, was declared a “milestone moment” for the organisation.
‘Show the community you believe in equality’
Thursday 17 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Pride Cook Islands launched its Pride Pledge programme on Tuesday evening – a values-based commitment that organisations and individuals can take to implement a safe and inclusive culture and environment for LGBQTI+ employees and customers.
‘Kind-hearted and hardworking’
Wednesday 16 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Cook Islander and second-year Wellington law student Tearoa Atama Kairua has been recognised for her excellent work as a residential advisor at Victoria University’s student accommodation Stafford House.
First Covid-19 case activates Titikaveka Puna
Tuesday 15 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Titikaveka Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) or Puna was activated on Sunday, shortly after the first positive Covid-19 community case was announced.
Following her passion for flowers
Monday 14 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
A Rarotonga-based florist is hoping this year’s Valentine’s day will give her emerging business the exposure it needs on the island.
Seabed licence conditions to be made public
Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Full exploration licence conditions will be made available to the public if companies are awarded a seabed exploration licence.
Renowned academic's work to be digitised
Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
The work of a leading Cook Islands academic who left behind a legacy of research is to be digitised.
