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Renowned artist lays bare his secrets as poetry meets music
Monday 18 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Mike Tavioni needs little introduction as a well-known master carver, but he has now expanded his artistic talents to incorporate recorded original works.
Be Fruitful ice creams now in supermarket chillers
Monday 18 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Fans of the real fruit ice creams served from the colourful Be Fruitful mobile caravan now have many more places to buy one following new retail partnerships.
Striving for gender equality
Monday 18 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Cook Islands Ports Authority has a male/female gender employee composition of men 57 per cent and women 43 per cent, with the aim to achieve equal or exceed female representation in the ports business.
Aspiring chefs cook up a storm
Saturday 16 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Fourteen little chefs from the ages of six to 11 took part in the ‘Potiki Makona Kai’ Kids Cooking Competition yesterday as a part of World Food Day at Te Taua Terevete (formerly Constitution Park).
Celebrating all things food
Saturday 16 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
A great hoard of people flocked to the Terevete Park yesterday to celebrate World Food Day, a global event celebrated yearly where food lovers as well as growers, chefs, and many more can come together to share and enjoy good food together.
Suspended DPM retains top pay
Saturday 16 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Penrhyn MP Robert Tapaitau is still on his Deputy Prime Minister’s salary including benefits, despite being suspended from leadership duties.
Cook Islander dedicated to better Pacific health outcomes
Friday 15 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, Local, National
The University of Otago’s newest Associate Dean (Pacific) who is of Cook Islands descent is dedicated to achieving better health outcomes for Pasifika.
Welcome home, see you in two weeks
Friday 15 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
There were sighs of relief as family and friends gathered at Rarotonga International Airport to catch a glimpse of loved ones who landed on the repatriation flight yesterday afternoon.
Girl Guides celebrate 93 years anniversary
Friday 15 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Girl Guides Association Cook Islands are today celebrating their 93 years of “guiding” in the Cook Islands.
Stricter protocols for returnees
Friday 15 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
More than 200 Cook Islands residents who were stranded in Auckland have touched down on Rarotonga.
No decision yet on 'no jab, no fly' policy: Air Raro
Thursday 14 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
A decision is yet to be made by Air Rarotonga if they will follow in Air New Zealand’s ‘no jab, no fly’ policy.
Nurturing future navigators and environmentalists
Thursday 14 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Korero o te Orau was excited to kick off their Ātui’anga ki te Tango senior programme last week with new students joining their current group of participants for advanced learning, building on from their junior programme held last week.
Cook Islands to build its first-ever elevator
Thursday 14 October 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Funds have now been set aside for the installation of an elevator in the Ministry of Justice and Courthouse building in Avarua, confirmed the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC).
All packed, ready to return!
Thursday 14 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Cook Islanders landing in Rarotonga from Auckland say they’re excited to be coming home.
‘Motorcyclists should take measures to deter would-be thieves’
Thursday 14 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
The number of stolen motorcycles not recovered on Rarotonga has raised concerns.
Sport 4 Life programme a success
Wednesday 13 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Education, Local, National
Young tamariki on their school holidays have known no such thing as boredom for the past week thanks to the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee’s popular school holiday programme, Sport 4 Life.
Koutu Nui recommends Land Court changes
Wednesday 13 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Koutu Nui recommends a change to Land Court and its procedures, and at the top of the list sits the provision of disabled facilities.
Arrival of the Gospel Exhibition
Wednesday 13 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Te Tama ‘Ūā a Te Ui Ariki - The Gospel - The Adopted Child of the High Chiefs exhibition is on display at the Ministry of Culture Museum.
Search on for Rarotonga’s best burger
Wednesday 13 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Duncan Robati Corrigan loves the environment that surrounds cooking.
Cook Islands to benefit from new $1m Pacific sexual and gender diverse network partnership
Wednesday 13 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands New Zealand High Commission has put its weight behind a new sexual and gender diverse network partnership in the Pacific.
