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Remedial work to ‘lengthen lifespan’ of Sheraton bridge
Saturday 22 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The recent repair work on the Vaimaanga (Sheraton) bridge is expected to lengthen its lifespan while preparatory work for the construction of a new bridge is underway.
Apii Te Uki Ou launches ‘refreshed’ Junior College programme
Friday 21 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, National
Apii Te Uki Ou has launched a ‘refresh’ to their Junior College (Year 7 to 9) programme that is designed to prepare students for success in their senior years and beyond.
Visitor ordered to pay hefty reparation over car crash
Friday 21 July 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Court, National
A visitor convicted of excess breath alcohol and careless driving charges has been ordered to pay hefty reparation to his victims.
St Joseph’s Primary School gets first aid kits to boost health and safety
Friday 21 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Health, National
Accidents are unexpected and can happen anywhere including a school yard, and being prepared can reduce panic and provide the necessary aid for injuries.
Motorcycle thefts on the rise, police warn
Friday 21 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
Police have received about 40 complaints of stolen motorcycles so far this year, already surpassing the record low of 35 set last year.
Atiu’s Gospel : Bicentennial celebrations witness harmonious blend of tradition, faith
Thursday 20 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features, National, Outer Islands
Before the break of dawn, the island of Atiu or Enuamanu rose to the drums of the tangi kaara signalling the beginning of the official ceremonial events to commemorate the 200-year anniversary of Te Arikianga o te Evangelia, the arrival of Christianity in 1823.
Tourism arrivals up 25 per cent in first half of 2023
Thursday 20 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
Tourism arrivals in the Cook Islands is up 25 per cent but June figures see slight decline. By Losirene Lacanivalu and Rashneel Kumar.
Cook Islands American Association launched
Thursday 20 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National
The “outstanding” Cook Islanders working to further U.S.-Cook Islands relations were recognised at the U.S. Independence Day reception held last week at The Edgewater Resort.
Vaka Paikea stops over in Suwarrow
Wednesday 19 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Environment, Features, Local, National, Outer Islands
Vaka Paikea has stopped over in Suwarrow for two nights before making its return to Rarotonga after a significant voyage from Samoa.
Crash victim’s helmet ‘may not have been securely fastened’
Wednesday 19 July 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Crime, National
The helmet of a 28-year-old motorcyclist who died after losing control of his vehicle over the weekend “may not have been securely fastened”, Police say.
Licensing numbers signal ‘peak tourism season’
Wednesday 19 July 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Crime, National
Revenue from driving tests made up more than 75 per cent of the Cook Islands Police Service’s total trading income quota for June, marking the beginning of “peak tourism season” for the country.
Hundreds of first aid kits for Cooks schools
Wednesday 19 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National
Bank of South Pacific (BSP) has made 200 first aid kits available for distribution to schools in Rarotonga and Pa Enua.
Health team at World Health Organisation anniversary event
Tuesday 18 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora (TMO), Ministry of Health have joined the World Health organisation in celebrating its 75th anniversary in Samoa.
Whetū Marama - Bright Star screens to mark Matariki Day
Tuesday 18 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Features, National
In honour of Matariki Day and the inaugural visit by the Aotearoa New Zealand Minister of Māori Development, Willie Jackson, the High Commission of New Zealand hosted a reception and screening of Whetū Marama - Bright Star, over the weekend.
The return of the Bledisloe clock
Tuesday 18 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Senior journalist Jane Phare has contacted Cook Islands News and reports a precious timepiece will soon be returned to Rarotonga, in this story she unravels the mystery of the Bledisloe clock.
Atiu begins 200-year Te Arikianga o te Evangelia Celebrations
Tuesday 18 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features, National, Outer Islands
A jubilant atmosphere is on the island of Enuamanu/Atiu as its residents and visitors gather to commemorate the momentous occasion of Te Arikianga o te Evangelia to mark their historic 200th anniversary of the Arrival of the Gospel.
‘Major’ underway effort to better align police personnel resources in Cooks
Tuesday 18 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, Economy, National
Cook Islands Police Service is looking at negotiating the transfer of $160,000 from the 2022 -2023 budget to other areas.
Researchers to survey forests in Rarotonga amid ongoing concern over African tulip tree
Monday 17 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, National
Researchers from the Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research (MWLR) in New Zealand will be in Rarotonga next week to survey the forests for any damage caused by the African tulip tree’s natural enemies, the gall-forming mite (Colomerus spathodeae) and leaf-mining flea-beetle (Paradibolia coerulea).
Motorcyclist killed following road incident on Rarotonga
Monday 17 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Court, Crime, National
A 28-year-old man has died following a road incident on Rarotonga.
A dedicated CICC General Assembly
Monday 17 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National
The Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) 34th General Assembly drew to a close yesterday morning in a momentous ceremony which saw hundreds of the devout congregation march along the road to the Are Pure Ebenezera church in Ngatangiia.
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