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High profile cases to appear before Chief Justice
Tuesday 16 August 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Court, National
The high-profile criminal cases involving a senior politician and two former heads of ministries will appear before the Chief Justice this afternoon for another follow up.
Inspiring the next generation of rugby stars
Tuesday 16 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
All-rounder sportsgirl and Cook Islands Rugby Under-18s women’s development squad member Mahana Sijp stands proudly with her aunt and former national rep Margaret Nena during the official opening ceremony of the touring Women’s Rugby World Cup trophy.
Youth market a big success
Monday 15 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, National
Industrious primary school and college students dominated the 25 stalls at the successful International Youth Day ‘Night Market’ celebration held at the Constitution Park on Friday evening.
Traffic offences showing signs of downward trend
Monday 15 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
Police have been busy with traffic monitoring over the past weekend, issuing 10 forbidden from driving notices.
Large waves and strong winds warning in place
Monday 15 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Weather
An ‘unfavourable’ weather pattern has been detected for early this week, with Emergency Management Cook Islands urging people to take precautions.
Govt set to remove vaccine requirement for travellers
Monday 15 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Tourism
The Cook Islands Tourism Corporation is calling on the Government to remove the last of the barriers for people travelling to the Cook Islands.
Rarotonga-Papeete flights ‘will boost tourism’
Monday 15 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Tourism
The resumption of international flights between Cook Islands and Tahiti got off to a boisterous start with traditional ceremonies and celebrations in both countries marking the departure and arrival of the inaugural Air Rarotonga commercial flight on Saturday.
Participants prove ‘sky is the limit’ in fitness challenge
Saturday 13 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
Aka’uka Time held a six-week Sky is the Limit Challenge which saw participants embrace healthy lifestyle through dance fitness aerobic workout.
Keeping Cook Islands culture alive in Aotearoa
Saturday 13 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
In a blaze of pride, the spirit of Cook Islands cultural performing arts in Aotearoa New Zealand sprung to life as pulsating drums, heartfelt songs, mesmerising dances moves and vibrant colours took centre stage at the inaugural Kapa Nui festival last week.
Police issue nearly 1000 drivers licenses
Saturday 13 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
The Cook Islands Police Service issued nearly 1000 drivers’ licenses last month, signifying another peak month for the Licensing Office, says police spokesman Trevor Pitt.
Manihiki’s Covid-19 cases increase to 38
Saturday 13 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Covid-19 case numbers are climbing in Manihiki and Rakahanga, but Te Marae Ora acknowledges some of the cases were not disclosed until days after they were detected by health staff.
Angling for a big surprise
Saturday 13 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The chase is on for the heaviest pa’ara (wahoo) and mahimahi fish (10 kilogram and over) in the country’s biggest two-day fishing competition.
Supporting aspiring entrepreneurs
Saturday 13 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Hundreds turned out to support and help promote young and aspiring entrepreneurs in celebration of International Youth Day yesterday evening at the Constitution Park.
Petition decision
Saturday 13 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
Cook Islands opposition parties are accepting the result of the general election, and are keeping quiet on whether they will lodge any petitions.
Raro-Papeete flights set to start today
Saturday 13 August 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Tourism
A 16-member delegation of government officials, Air Rarotonga representatives and media will be boarding the inaugural flight from Rarotonga to Tahiti-Faa’a airport in Papeete this afternoon.
Third term off to great start
Saturday 13 August 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education, National
Rarotonga primary schools are bracing for a busy term three which got underway on Monday.
Cook Islanders paving the way in research and tradition
Friday 12 August 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Culture, National
A research symposium hosted by Te Vairangi Kite Pakari Cook Islands Research Association at the Crown Beach Resort yesterday discussed the relationship between research and tradition.
Taonga: An Artist Activist to premiere in Rarotonga tonight
Friday 12 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, National
The premiere of the much-anticipated short film documentary, Taonga: An Artist Activist will be held tonight at the Gallery Tavioni in Atupa.
Govt to ‘move very quickly’ in legalising medicinal cannabis
Friday 12 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown says the overwhelming favourable response to the cannabis referendum will allow the Government to move quickly in legalising medicinal cannabis and opening up further research.
Drivers banned for drink driving
Friday 12 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
Two people were disqualified from driving for 12 months after admitting to driving with excess breath alcohol during their appearances in the Criminal Court in Avarua on Thursday.
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