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Market extravaganza to celebrate International Youth Day
Friday 12 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, National
In celebration of International Youth Day, a special night market extravaganza will be held this afternoon from 5pm at the Constitution Park to promote young and aspiring entrepreneurs.
Winners are grinners: New MPs ready to serve
Friday 12 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Politics
Cook Islands Party’s Sonny Williams and Tukaka (Kaka) Ama claimed two more seats for the governing party in the final count of the 2022 general election this week.
Brown reappointed PM
Friday 12 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
Cook Islands Party leader Mark Brown was last night reappointed the country’s Prime Minister after his Party managed to get the numbers to form a government – despite impending petitions.
62 per cent vote yes for cannabis law reform
Thursday 11 August 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in BREAKING NEWS, National
Over 60 per cent of the voters said “yes” to the cannabis referendum during the 2022 general election on August 1.
Competitor at heart
Thursday 11 August 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Sports
Top middle-distance runner Alex Beddoes was disappointed at not being able to perform to his best at the Commonwealth Games after a bout with Covid-19 but he’s raring to return stronger next season.
Helping Pacific people reach their goals
Thursday 11 August 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National
The Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) in New Zealand will be holding its third annual Charity Ball event next month, after a two-year hiatus due to Covid-19.
For the love of culture
Thursday 11 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
As teams struggled to get numbers for this year’s Te Maeva Nui, Tupapa-Maraerenga received a boost from a New Zealand-based Cook Islander who returned home to participate in the annual festival which concluded last Friday.
Ministry launches ‘A Guide to Beekeeping in the Cook Islands’
Thursday 11 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Cook Islands has “unbelievably feisty bees,” according to Volunteer Services Abroad (VSA) beekeeping advisor David Cramp.
Sky-high airfares remain despite additional flights
Thursday 11 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Tourism
Travel companies are reporting a major spike in airfare prices, and are unsure whether the situation will change despite Air New Zealand doubling its flights to Rarotonga over the November to January period.
Rakahanga, Manihiki report Covid-19 cases
Thursday 11 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Covid-19 has now spread into Rakahanga and Manihiki.
Drivers ‘playing with fire,’ say Police
Thursday 11 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
The Cook Islands Police Service is disappointed with drivers’ inability to learn from mistakes.
Cook Islands Party gains key seats
Thursday 11 August 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Politics
Cook Islands Party (CIP) has gained two more seats in Ngatangiia and Titikaveka following the final count of the 2022 general election last night.
French fries are back!
Thursday 11 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
After seven days waiting out at sea for favourable weather conditions, MV Imua managed to berth at Avatiu Port yesterday morning to unload containers of cargo including frozen potato chips that Rarotonga had run out of.
Te Maeva Nui’s ‘high standards’ please Tauranga Vananga
Wednesday 10 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Despite being scaled back for the second consecutive year due to cuts in the Budget, Te Maeva Nui cultural festival is still maintaining its high standards, says Tauranga Vananga (Ministry of Culture) Secretary Anthony Turua
Final counting underway
Wednesday 10 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
The make-up of the next government is expected to be confirmed by Friday as the Electoral Office starts the final count of the 2022 general election.
A tribute to principals of Apii Arorangi
Wednesday 10 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Apii Arorangi primary students from 1984 reunited a fortnight ago to unveil a plaque at the school in honour of its former principals since the establishment of the school in 1915.
Rarotonga runs out of frozen fries
Wednesday 10 August 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National
Restaurants and fast-food chains in Rarotonga have been hit by a shortage of potato fries, as bad weather and shipping issues have delayed shipments and unloading of the frozen product.
Air New Zealand adds extra flights
Wednesday 10 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Tourism
Air New Zealand has doubled the weekly number of flights coming to the Cook Islands over the November to April period from five to 10.
Celebrating Cook Islands language in New Zealand
Tuesday 9 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
The Cook Islands Language Week was celebrated last week right across Aotearoa New Zealand, with each Cook Islands community hosting a week of activities targeting the celebration of language and culture.
Ministry to deliver workshop aimed at addressing unfair working conditions
Tuesday 9 August 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Economy, National
The Ministry of Internal Affairs’ Labour and Consumer inspectorate will begin offering Workplace Induction sessions at the end of this month, to help employers and employees better understand their rights in the Cook Islands.
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