National

Gallery director cautious as global market ‘fairly immune so far’ . . .

Wednesday 22 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, Local, National

Rarotonga Bergman Gallery owner Ben Bergman has labelled 2022 as “unprecedented” and is looking forward with a positive attitude to a busy 2023 calendar in Rarotonga and New Zealand.

Business


World Heritage sites need community support

Wednesday 22 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

World Heritage Specialist Dr Anita Smith facilitated a scoping workshop on the status of world heritage in the Cook Islands, presenting the processes on submitting “tentative lists”, properties which are considered to be cultural and/or natural heritage of outstanding universal value.

Culture


Our young people are leaving . . .

Tuesday 21 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National

A distinct feature of the Cook Islands population pyramid in 2021 is the indent in the 20-29 age groups who were the 15-24 cohort groups in 2016.

Local


Historical first lift at Justice

Tuesday 21 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Court, Local, National

Accessibility issues for the elderly and disabled to access the Ministry of Justice building in the Avarua township, will finally be addressed as work begins on the building’s new lift project.

Court


Stranded journo sees massive loss and devastation

Tuesday 21 February 2023 | Written by John Woods | Published in Local, National

‘Probably fewer than 20 per cent of the damaged homes here are insured’ Rarotonga resident and prominent Kiwi journalist Derek Fox became stranded in New Zealand during the storm from Cyclone Gabrielle which caused widespread devastation in the Hawke’s Bay, and especially Wairoa, where Fox is originally from.

Local


Women at the helm of new Muri business venture

Tuesday 21 February 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Business, Local, National

Cook Islands businesswomen have banded together to erect a new block of shops offering style, beauty, and refreshments along Rarotonga’s “golden mile” in Muri.

Business


Research ship arrives in Cooks to explore seabed

Tuesday 21 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, Environment, Local, National

The impressive scientific equipped seabed explorer vessel Anuanua Moana ship docked at Avatiu Harbour yesterday morning, having started her maiden journey to the Cook Islands from Amsterdam, Netherlands in August 2022.

Business


Our women gaining higher qualifications than our men

Tuesday 21 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Education, Local, National

Women are outpacing men in achieving higher education in the Cook Islands.

Education


Navigator aiming to discover star names from older Cook Islanders

Monday 20 February 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Local, National

Traditional navigation knowledge could be hidden in stories and songs, and a Cook Islands master navigator is hoping to unearth them.

Local


Swimming and Lego Masters programme for autistic kids announced

Monday 20 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

Autism Cook Islands (ACI) is excited to announce their swimming and Lego Masters programmes for preschool/primary aged children and the 12 years + age group, some of which started last week.

Local


Forum summit in ‘final quarter of the year’: PM

Monday 20 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Business, Economy, Local, National

Cook Islands is looking at the final quarter of the year to host the 52 nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Summit.

Business


Water authority acknowledges Japanese govt for new wheels

Monday 20 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

To Tatou Vai is set to receive six new vehicles to maintain Rarotonga’s water network which consists of 10 intakes accessed through fords and dirt roads.

Local


Vaka launch ‘a learning curve’

Sunday 19 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

A couple of the vaka launched last week under the Mana O Te Vaka project started sinking, and master carver Ta’unga Mike Tavioni BEM says he wasn’t surprised at the mishap.

Culture


Raising support for New Zealand cyclone victims

Sunday 19 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National

Former Speaker of Cook Islands Parliament Norman George has launched a public appeal to support victims and aid recovery from Cyclone Gabrielle damage in the Tairawhiti and Hawkes Bay regions of New Zealand.

Local


Stranded Pearl: Taking our films to the world: ‘It’s made for people in other parts of the world’

Saturday 18 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Entertainment, Local, National

The red carpet has been rolled out and rolled up as the work in promoting a Cook Islands made feature film overseas begins.

Entertainment


Daring to dream: Young women turn ‘side hustles’ into fulltime businesses

Saturday 18 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Business, Features, In Depth, Local, National, Weekend

Businesswoman Ana File-Heather who is the founder of the Taki Tahi ‘start-up’ project facilitated a free online business incubator ‘Dreambuilder’ course for Cook Islands women last week.

Business


Making a global ocean impact

Saturday 18 February 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National

The 5th International Marine Protected Areas Congress held in Vancouver Canada has provided an important global networking opportunity for nations to learn from one another about the challenges and success stories that come with establishing a Marine Protected Area (MPA). In addition, an important theme for this year’s congress has been a focus on indigenous leadership in ocean conservation.

Environment


Water authority acknowledges Japanese government for new wheels

Saturday 18 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National

The Board of To Tatou Vai (TTV), the authority managing, maintaining and operating the water supply network on Rarotonga, yesterday acknowledged the kind assistance of the Government of Japan for the donation of much needed vehicles “that will enormously assist with the management of the water network”.

Local


Security company boss in court for cannabis

Saturday 18 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National

A high-profile businessman who operates a security company on Rarotonga has been arrested and charged with possession of cannabis leaves and utensils.

Court


Resort to host annual Te Mire Atu cultural composers competition

Saturday 18 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National

Tauranga Vananga Ministry of Cultural Development will be presenting Te Mire Atu cultural composers competition for the first time at The Edgewater Resort and Spa on March 16.

Culture


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