Local
Wichman named on prestigious 40 Under 40 list
Tuesday 9 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Valery Wichman, a barrister and solicitor working as the director of Cook Islands Central Policy and Planning, is among 40 Pacific role models who have been selected by the University of Auckland for its 40 Under 40 list for 2021.
Empire theatre temporarily closed due to projector breakdown
Monday 8 November 2021 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National
The Empire Theatre is temporarily closed but is hoping to reopen its doors this Sunday as movie lovers eagerly await its return.
Autism Cook Islands launches Te Kara Run 2021
Friday 5 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Autism Cook Islands had their event launch and official signing on Wednesday with all their major sponsors who are backing the organisation’s biggest event of the year, ‘Te Kara Run 2021’, taking place on Friday November 26.
Podcast promoting Cook Islands gain popularity
Wednesday 3 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
The Kia Orana Podcast is celebrating their big success that a quiet year of celebrating and advocating for local interests has brought them.
Movember fundraising month underway
Tuesday 2 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Health, Local, National
Movember Cook Islands is excited to kick off a big month of celebrating men and raising awareness of their health - both physical and mental.
Crown Beach hosts ‘Spook-tacular’ event
Tuesday 2 November 2021 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National
Rarotonga residents enjoyed a frightfully good night on Saturday at this year’s Halloween Grave Rave.
Nine-year-old non-verbal autistic boy found after a six-hour search
Tuesday 2 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Nine-year-old non-verbal autistic boy, Lee-Rick Harmon was found deep in the bush at 11.30pm on Sunday after more than 100 people spent six hours searching for him.
‘I know he hasn’t broken or breached the MIQ law’
Tuesday 2 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The wife of the 35-year-old father of young children who was arrested last week and remanded into Arorangi Prison for 48 hours following incidents in Managed Isolation Quarantine (MIQ) for returning Cook Islanders from New Zealand, has spoken with Cook Islands News.
Turama- All Souls Day - remember and pray for loved ones who have passed on
Tuesday 2 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Turama or All Souls Day is the special time of the year when graves in the Cook Islands are decorated with artificial or sweet scented fresh flowers and candles to remember and honour deceased loved ones.
Paintings celebrate Polynesian culture
Monday 1 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Apii Te Uki Ou held its annual art auction at The Islander Hotel to raise funds to support the school’s inclusive education model.
New lawyers admitted to the bar
Monday 1 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Lawyers Kathleen Bergin and Mariata Pittman were admitted to the bar in the Cook Islands High Court on Friday morning.
Punanga Nui Market rental relief extension
Monday 1 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Market vendors will receive a rent holiday due to COVID-19 which will be extended for an extra month from the end of October to the end of November.
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.
