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National ceremony in NZ to honour Coastwatchers
Friday 23 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
A national commemoration in honour of all Coastwatchers who served in the Pacific during the Second World War will be held at on Saturday, October 15 at the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior in Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in New Zealand.
Southern Group gets food freight subsidy
Friday 23 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National, Outer Islands
The Southern Group will get a freight subsidy on food items until at least Christmas in a bid to ease cost of living for those living in the Pa Enua.
Aitutaki crowned Oceania’s top island destination
Friday 23 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Tourism
Aitutaki has been recognised as one of the leading destinations in the South Pacific at a Tourism Awards ceremony.
Double Ava’avaroa tragedy avoided
Friday 23 September 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
What could have easily turned into a double tragedy for two inattentive swimmers yesterday was averted by quick-thinking locals who are familiar with the dangers of Ava’avaroa Passage.
Ministry holds meeting to discuss pricing of essential household goods
Thursday 22 September 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
The Ministry of Internal Affairs, Consumer Services Unit hosted its first Consumer Stakeholder meeting with key suppliers to discuss the pricing of essential household goods.
Community steps up to help fire victims
Thursday 22 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Over $3000 was raised by the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) charity group ‘Give A Little Aroa’ in aid of the Ahiao family, whose home was completely destroyed in a fire last week.
Cruise tourism faces challenges despite removal of travel restrictions
Thursday 22 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National, Tourism
The removal of travel restrictions won’t have an immediate impact for the cruise ship tourism in the Cook Islands.
Kākerōri revitalisation project wins major conservation award
Thursday 22 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, Local, National
A project which has brought a native Cook Islands bird species back from the brink of extinction has won a major international conservation award.
‘A game changer’
Thursday 22 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Entertainment, National, Technology
The Avaroa Cable is switching routes from east to west which it says will improve internet latency – the time it takes data to travel – improving connection for everyone in the Cook Islands, especially for online gamers.
Opportunity of a lifetime
Thursday 22 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
For acting Australian High Commissioner, Ruth Baird working in the Cook Islands is the greatest privilege of her professional life.
Reviving traditional vaka building
Wednesday 21 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National
Thirty years ago, vaka/canoes from across the Pacific and the islands of the Cook Islands sailed to Rarotonga for the 1992 Pacific Festival of Arts. These days the traditional art of building a canoe from tree logs is rarely seen, however, things are about to change.
Dates set for Titikaveka seat recount and hearing
Wednesday 21 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
A recount of the Titikaveka seat will take place on September 28.
CJ reserves decision on bid to strike out petitions
Wednesday 21 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
A lawyer representing the respondents to the Cook Islands United Party’s electoral petitions is asking for them to be struck out.
Losacker’s new book features locations from the Cook Islands
Wednesday 21 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Long-time Cook Islands medical practitioner Dr Wolfgang Losacker has added another book to his collection called “Cruising in the South Seas a lecturer reminisces”.
Increased likelihood of flooding
Wednesday 21 September 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National, Weather
People living in low-lying areas should brace themselves for the likelihood of flooding in the coming months, as the Cook Islands is due to experience another La Nina season.
More cases of hand, foot and mouth disease recorded
Wednesday 21 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
There are more cases of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) but it’s not yet an outbreak, says the director of Hospital Health Services, Doctor Yin Yin May.
750 kilos of waste from clean-up day
Tuesday 20 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National
Clean Up the Cooks Day on Friday resulted in a waste haul of 750.8 kilograms – the majority being general waste and scrap metal.
Toka’s Cook Islands inspired garments a big hit
Tuesday 20 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
After a successful whirlwind trip to Paris and London for the Pacific Fashion Week shows, emerging designer Toka Toka is on his way home.
Iro wins top ocean prize
Tuesday 20 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National
Ocean advocate and former rugby league star Kevin Iro has been named the recipient of the 2022 Seacology Prize for his commitment towards the world’s largest multi-use marine park, Marae Moana.
New bread prices here to stay, Raro bakers say
Tuesday 20 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
The new bread prices following an increase over the weekend is likely to stay despite the price being reviewed in six months’ time.
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