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‘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.
‘Listen, listen, and hush up’
Friday 11 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
A veteran Cook Islands documentary producer shares her interviewing skills and experience with participants of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Project workshop at the National Auditorium.
Donation for voluntary fire brigades
Friday 11 February 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National
The Puaikura and Titikaveka volunteer fire brigades will be able to purchase some new equipment and items thanks to a generous donation from one local resident.
Woman with critical injuries flown to NZ
Thursday 10 February 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands woman Kathy Papatua has been flown to New Zealand where she remains in a critical condition following a crash involving two motorcycles on Rarotonga in the early hours of Monday morning.
Performing arts 'peu karioi' to be recorded
Wednesday 9 February 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands ‘peu karioi’ (performing arts) traditions, expressions, craftsmanship and practices will soon be collected and documented.
Crypto group thrives on ‘an element of trust’
Monday 7 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
A new local Facebook group set up for Cook Islanders to share ideas and advice on cryptocurrency has close to 400 people join since it started four days ago.
‘We will be ready’: TMO
Tuesday 1 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Tupapa-based Kiikii Motel has been set aside as an isolation facility for tourists who get Covid-19 and locals with moderate virus symptoms in need of oxygen as Cook Islands prepares for Omicron invasion.
$22,500 raised to support Tonga
Monday 24 January 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
In aid of the Tonga relief effort, $22,500 was raised from the Cook Islands Red Cross Society radiothon on Friday afternoon from 12pm-6pm on Radio Cook Islands.
Sheraton site stirs again
Monday 24 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
There appears to be new life at the Sheraton in Vaimaanga but uncertainty about what exactly is going on there.
New police patrol boat launched
Saturday 22 January 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Police Commissioner James Keenan has welcomed Thursday’s launch of Te Kukupa II in Australia, expressing gratitude to Australia for the significant work and assistance with completing the new Guardian Patrol Boat.
‘It’s been a learning curve’
Saturday 22 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
The newly appointed director of Emergency Management Cook Islands (EMCI) John Strickland admits he’s been in the “hot seat” this week.
Vendors facing confusion over health measures
Monday 17 January 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Confusion regarding the ‘recommended’ or ‘compulsory’ new regulations of the wearing of masks at the Punanga Nui Market on Saturday was widespread.
Punanga Nui Market mama’s masked and ready
Saturday 15 January 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
It is mandatory for all the Punanga Nui Market (PNM) vendors to wear a face mask today, and the market mamas are all set to go and will be masked and ready to welcome customers at their various stalls.
Cook Islander of the Year gives humble thanks
Saturday 8 January 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
The winner of the inaugural Cook Islands News’ Cook Islander of the Year has been crowned.
Using the Maori language correctly
Wednesday 29 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Ngatoko Rongo has launched his first book Te Tātā'anga i te tangi o te reo o te Pā 'Enua tonga o te Kūki 'Airani to provide information on how to write phonic sounds in Maori.
MOU strengthens partnership for disaster response
Thursday 23 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Government has strengthened its partnership with Cook Islands Red Cross Society to boost their preparation for the cyclone season which remains in force until April 2022.
