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Govt announces process for managed returns of residents
Tuesday 14 September 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Plans are in place to bring home stranded Cook Islanders in Auckland and other parts of New Zealand but no date has been set for the first repatriation flight.
Marumaru Atua readies to depart for Southern group
Tuesday 14 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Marumaru Atua is set to depart any day now for the Southern group as part of its Taua E Moana (The Ocean and I) voyage.
The Hyphen Family
Monday 13 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
A small local family of three are using social media and their growing YouTube channel to inspire young parents around the country to overcome ‘judgmental looks and treatment’, creating fun, entertaining memories along the way.
Drunk driving cases ‘unfortunate statistic’
Monday 13 September 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Each weekend, at least one driver manages to tick the box marked ‘arrested for drunk driving’, says police spokesperson Trevor Pitt.
Our young show interest in first aid
Monday 13 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Young people made the effort to visit the Cook Islands Red Cross Society’s World First Aid Day, an annual campaign to promote the importance of first aid training in preventing injuries and saving lives.
Stranded Cook Islanders expecting further delays
Monday 13 September 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National
Cook Islanders stranded in New Zealand are expecting further delays in returning home to Rarotonga after Auckland’s level 4 lockdown is extended for another week.
More Fish Aggregating Devices deployed
Monday 13 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Rarotonga now has six deep (1200 metres) and four shallow (400 metres) Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs) following the successful deployment of a deep FADs on Friday.
A Marvel-ous DC-play of fictional characters for Literacy Week
Saturday 11 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Well-known and loved fictional characters were brought to life on Friday by primary school students from all over the island. Princesses, ogres, superheroes and ‘mad hatters’ turned up to school as students celebrated Literacy Week, dressing up as their favourite characters.
Souber Driver Raro: ‘I wanted to save lives’
Saturday 11 September 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Resident inspired to start a sober driving service on Rarotonga following a spate of fatal accidents on the island in early 2020.
Suicide rate ‘worrying’
Saturday 11 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Two cases of suicide were recorded last year making Cook Islands’ suicide rate worse than New Zealand, says Te Kainga O Pa Taunga Mental health and Wellbeing NGO.
SPCA looking to arrange ‘staycations’ for their dogs
Friday 10 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
The SPCA Cook Islands is proposing an idea that will allow their many homeless dogs to take a break from the shelter and have a taste of what it’s like to be part of a family, even for just a weekend.
Australia offers Cook Islands a helping hand
Friday 10 September 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Aussies have reached out to Cook Islanders in the hope small projects will have big benefits for the nation.
Red Cross marks World First Aid Day
Friday 10 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands Red Cross Society will today join the rest of the world in celebrating the World First Aid Day.
Young paddlers dig deep for annual event
Friday 10 September 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Te Tupu O Te Manava Outrigger Canoe Club juniors are stepping up training as the countdown is on for Vaka Eiva in November.
Malo e lelei – Creative Centre celebrates Tongan Language Week
Thursday 9 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Members of the Creative Centre welcomed friends and supporters with a friendly ‘Malo e lelei’ yesterday to celebrate Tongan Language Week.
Answering the ‘call of duty’
Thursday 9 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
A Cook Islander stranded in New Zealand due to suspension of inward travels has joined the country’s health team in an effort to contain the dangerous Delta variant.
Taskforce to provide travel bubble update on Monday
Thursday 9 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, Local, National
An update on quarantine free travel will likely come Monday, says Border Easement Taskforce.
Cops strengthen digital platform with new crime fighting weapons
Thursday 9 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
The Transnational Crime Unit (TCU) team at the Cook Islands Police Service was given a boost with an upgrade of technical support on Wednesday, taking delivery of new computers in a short ceremony.
Youth cyber safety ‘a major concern’
Thursday 9 September 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Growing concerns around youth online vulnerability have prompted police to deliver cyber safety lessons.
Toa logs to help school
Thursday 9 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Expressions of interest are being sought for the logs of toa (ironwood) trees that have been gifted to Apii Takitumu by the Matavera community, to benefit the school.
