National
Infrastructure a concern as Muri business district grows
Wednesday 22 February 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Business, Local, National
New businesses have been popping up along Rarotonga’s “golden mile” through Muri as the Cook Islands recovers from Covid-19, but concerns have been raised about whether the infrastructure is there to support further growth.
Tentative date for Cyclone Gabrielle fundraiser
Wednesday 22 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A committee has been formed to oversee a public appeal to support victims and aid recovery from Cyclone Gabrielle in New Zealand.
Cook Islands maintains high levels of employment
Wednesday 22 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, Local, National
The median income for people in Rarotonga is about $18,000, while the island continues to have high employment rates.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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”.
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.
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