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Titikaveka Cook Islands Christian Church undergoing $200k renovation
Tuesday 18 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National
A $200,000 renovation is underway at one of the oldest churches in the Cook Islands and is set to be completed in time for next year’s bi-centennial celebrations in Rarotonga.
Covid-19 ‘normalised’: TMO
Tuesday 18 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
The Cook Islands is likely to let its Covid-19 restrictions lapse at the end of this month.
Synergy of traditional knowledge and science
Tuesday 18 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
School students were thrilled to experience new scientific experiments at the inaugural Climate Change Prime Minister’s Science Expo which started yesterday at the National Auditorium
Te Kaveinga ki ʻAvaiki Nui
Tuesday 18 October 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Culture, Opinion
Many people, places and items continue to sail through life comfortably with two or more names, with some names taking prominence over others depending on the time and context. The question is, could we also sail our nation under two different names? By Liam Kokaua.
Vaka to add training resources in revival of voyaging skills
Tuesday 18 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
The blowing of the conch shell and drum beats from Temanavanui Drummers welcomed Vaka Motu Okeanos Waa’Qab into Avarua Harbour yesterday morning.
Catholic Church and lobby groups silent on ‘sexual diversity’ document
Tuesday 18 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
The Catholic Church and LGBTQIA+ groups in the Cook Islands remain silent following the release of guidelines for Catholic schools on “sexual diversity” in New Zealand.
Tupapa netball dome to be completed in a fortnight
Monday 17 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National, Netball, Sports
The netball dome at Victoria Park courts donated by China will be ready in two weeks, says Tupapa MP George “Maggie” Angene.
Environment Service proposes ‘instant fines’ to curb littering
Monday 17 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National
National Environment Service boss says rubbish on the beach is a ‘significant problem’ in the Cook Islands following a long-term Rarotonga tourist taking to social media to complain about litter. Caleb Fotheringham reports.
Pride Cook Islands selected in NZ GiveOut Day campaign
Monday 17 October 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National
Pride Cook Islands has been selected as the only organisation outside of New Zealand to participate in the inaugural GiveOut Day NZ fundraising campaign.
Cook Islands to sign strategic partnership deal with Australia
Monday 17 October 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Politics
Cook Islands is hoping to secure funding from Australia to support its climate and disaster resilience efforts when Australian Foreign Minister visits the country this week.
It’s (Aka’uka) Time for the closing ceremony
Saturday 15 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Seventy ladies of exercise dance group Aka’uka Time have been in full preparation for the 2022 Cook Islands Games closing ceremony to be held tonight at the National Stadium.
Pa Enua receives funding for climate change projects
Saturday 15 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Outer Islands
New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta yesterday announced new climate finance for the Pa Enua (outer islands) in the Cook Islands during her visit to Manihiki.
New Zealand Foreign Minister visits Gallery Tavioni and Vananga
Saturday 15 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Puati Mataiapo, George Ngapare welcomed New Zealand’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Nanaia Mahuta to the Gallery Tavioni and Vananga on Thursday, with a traditional turou.
Plastic bans set to be imposed in 2023
Saturday 15 October 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National
Cook Islands will tighten the reins on plastic use with a proposal to go before Cabinet this month.
Government drops legal action against Chinese construction firm
Saturday 15 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National
The Cook Islands Government appears to have dropped its threat of legal action against a Chinese state-owned company over the faulty laying of pipes in the multi-million dollar water infrastructure project.
Leaving no one behind: Better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life
Saturday 15 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Hordes of people flood Terevete Park to get their hands on fresh local produce at the World Food Day event.
Homeward bound: Vaka Motu expected to arrive here on Saturday
Friday 14 October 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Culture, National
The 50-foot, twin-hulled open-ocean sailing canoe, Vaka Motu Okeanos Waa’Qab is expected to arrive at Rarotonga this weekend.
Supporting local growers and importers
Friday 14 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Local produce will be celebrated at Constitution Park today with a range of vendors at the World Food Day event.
New Zealand announce additional funding for pandemic preparedness and response
Friday 14 October 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
The New Zealand Government has boosted the Cook Islands Government’s Covid-19 response.
Scammers target Cook Islands with climate change proposals
Friday 14 October 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National
Scammers are targeting the Cook Islands with climate change proposals.
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