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Haircutting ceremony symbolic of transition from Junior to Open Badminton
Monday 23 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Badminton, Culture, National, Sports
Oceania boasts a wide range of vibrant cultures with unique traditions and values. Recently, this was highlighted by Emanuela Mataio (a badminton player from the Cook Islands) who underwent a haircutting ceremony – a rite of passage for young boys which takes place in front of friends and family.
Public consultation on chlorination
Monday 23 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown says there will still be a wait until Rarotonga’s main water supply becomes fully potable.
PM Brown vows to change law
Monday 23 January 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Politics
The new Cook Islands Parliament has still not held a sitting, despite its general election taking place more than five months ago.
Reported domestic ‘violent’ incidents on the rise: Police
Monday 23 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime, National
The number of reported incidents of domestic violence were lower in 2022 than the previous two years, says Cook Islands Police.
‘Significant’ decline in incidents of reported theft
Monday 23 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National
Incidents of reported theft in 2022 ended the year at half the total it was in 2015 and 65 per cent lower than that recorded in 2010, say Cook Islands Police.
Health ministry focuses on NCDs and mental health
Monday 23 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health is holding internal discussions into reorienting the services at the Tupapa Primary Care, Public Health and Oral Health with greater focus on prevention rather than curative care.
PM silent on legal costs in $5.4m Air NZ case
Monday 23 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown will not reveal the total cost in a tax case involving the Revenue Management Division and Air New Zealand.
A week of connections and learning on Mangaia
Saturday 21 January 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, National
Young Cook Islanders from Rarotonga and Atiu were joined by Mangaia students to strengthen their connection to their culture, environment, and traditional way of life.
Corruption in the Cook Islands?
Saturday 21 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
A major report into perceptions of corruption in the Cook Islands and other Pacific Island nations has caused a ripple among agencies. Cook Islands News journalist Matthew Littlewood looks into what is being done to address the issues here.
Mysteries of the deep
Saturday 21 January 2023 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
Do you ever ponder on what lives down in the mysterious deep sea? Covering such a vast area, who knows what great wonders can be found deep down below?
Petrol suppliers clash over depot safety, call for audit
Saturday 21 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The boss of Toa petrol is calling on its rival Triad to be audited for safety, and for a complete overhaul of the fuel pricing system.
New members join Police dog ranger team
Saturday 21 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
For the first six months of this financial year (July to December), Police says, the Dog Ranger team has put down 174 dogs.
High-profile case drags on in ‘cluttered’ callover
Saturday 21 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, National
Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau’s name, alongside former civil servants, husband and wife Nga Puna and Diane Charlie-Puna, have been called in court again.
Medicinal cannabis committee established
Saturday 21 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown has established a committee to look into the availability and possible production of medicinal cannabis in the Cook Islands.
‘He’s a good bloke’: PM Brown commends incoming New Zealand PM
Saturday 21 January 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Politics
Prime Minister Mark Brown has described incoming New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins as a “good bloke”.
Puaikura firefighters join Sky Tower Stair Challenge for charity
Friday 20 January 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade members are doing it again, competing in the 2023 Firefighter Sky Tower Challenge in Auckland in support of Leukaemia and Blood Cancer New Zealand.
Cabinet approves policy to manage local environment
Friday 20 January 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment, National
An environment policy with vision for a clean, green and sustainable Cook Islands was approved by Cabinet this week.
$6700 raised for Aitutaki house fire victims
Friday 20 January 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Aitutaki 88FM radiothon has raised $6700 for the Ben Tati family who lost their house in a fire in November last year.
Recruitment for specialised clinical roles and support ‘ongoing’
Friday 20 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health is hoping to fill seven key vacant positions ranging from lab technicians, laboratory scientist, radiographer, nurses and doctors.
Covid-19 cases declining, says Te Marae Ora
Friday 20 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health, National
Covid-19 case numbers in the Cook Islands have decreased following a spike in reinfection earlier this month.
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