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$50,000 and counting …
Tuesday 21 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Over $50,000 in profit was raised from the Nukutere College Biennial Gala Day and raffle draw on Friday last week.
Matavera ‘Spay Day’ for dogs
Tuesday 21 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Matavera Puna completed its Dog Population Survey in May this year. The village captured a total of 237 dogs – two thirds of these dogs had not been registered or spayed.
Veteran cop takes a new career turn
Tuesday 21 September 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Not many professionals crack the 40-year mark of service then take up a new career. John Strickland took that turn on Monday, transitioning from 41 years of serving the community with the Cook Islands Police and onto a new path as the incoming director of Emergency Management Cook Islands (EMCI).
Teaching them young
Tuesday 21 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Crew members of the Marumaru Atua teaching the children of Nukuroa some water skills.
Aboard Marumaru Atua: ‘The strength of the ocean is real’
Monday 20 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Crew member Evangelene Wong talks about her experience aboard the MaruMaru Atua.
Family eagerly awaits father’s return
Monday 20 September 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Edmond Tupuna is among 50 Cook Islanders employed at Alliance Group’s Lorneville site near Invercargill at the bottom of New Zealand’s South Island, unable to return home because of the border closure.
Punanga Nui Market will open today with one major change
Saturday 18 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
A new Ministerial Order now makes it compulsory to either tag-in with a CookSafe QR card at one of the tag-in stations provided or complete a manual registration form.
Aboard Marumaru Atua
Friday 17 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Day 2 & 3 of the crew's voyage to the southern group islands.
Stage set for Nukutere College Gala Day
Friday 17 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Nukutere College students and their parents dug into taro patches on Wednesday afternoon to harvest the root crop in preparation for their Biannual Gala Day that will be held at the school premises this morning.
Temporary bridge takes shape
Friday 17 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
The temporary replacement for the Empire Bridge is four to six weeks away from being used, says the contractor.
Govt ‘discussing’ possible Christchurch-Raro flights
Friday 17 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
With the date for the re-opening of the country’s borders to New Zealand hanging uncertainly in the air, talk of possible flights to Rarotonga from New Zealand’s Covid-free South Island has sparked the interest of tourism stakeholders.
Colourful and eye-catching
Thursday 16 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Stepping into the Apii Nikao Library, a cool Disney character ‘Maui’ stares right at you, airbrushed in a bold, colourful and eye-catching mural. This brilliant piece is work of a local artist who picked up his tools to support his family during the border closure.
Border closure leaves vendors with piles of produce
Thursday 16 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Economy, Local, National
Scenes from the quiet streets of Rarotonga as borders remain closed.
Aboard Marumaru Atua
Thursday 16 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Crewmember Oliver Oolder narrating the crews first day on their voyage to the southern group.
Rarotonga welcomes its first new Girls’ Brigade Company in 47 years
Wednesday 15 September 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
More than 300 representatives from girls’ and boys’ brigades across Rarotonga converged on Ngatangiia Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) on Sunday morning to witness the commissioning of the Ngatangiia Girls’ Brigade.
Government stands by Alert Level 2 decision
Wednesday 15 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Government is standing by its decision to keep the Cook Islands at Alert Level 2.
Marumaru Atua departs for Tāua e Moana voyage
Wednesday 15 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Under clear skies with beaming rays of sunshine and an unexpected sudden sprinkle of rain - that many murmured was a sign of a blessing, Vaka Marumaru Atua departed Avarua Harbour at 3pm yesterday for the second leg of the Tāua e Moana voyage 2021.
Hopes for border to open in mid-October
Wednesday 15 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, Local, National
The Cook Islands border is to remain shut until there has been 14 days of zero community transmission in New Zealand, which a University of Canterbury Covid-19 researcher says could occur by October 6.
Covid-19 vaccines approved for Cook Islands children
Wednesday 15 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands Government has approved vaccination for children aged 12 to 15.
Nukutere readies for Gala event
Tuesday 14 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Nukutere College will host its ever-popular Gala event this Friday and are looking forward to hosting the public for a night of fun, food and fellowship.