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Inspiring Cook Islands women to achieve their career goals
Wednesday 20 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Business, National
The newly-elected president of the Cook Islands Business and Professional Women (CIBPW) Association hopes to inspire and assist other Cook Islands women in taking risks and achieving their career goals.
Willful damage costs man over $1600
Wednesday 20 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
A man apologised in the Criminal Court at Avarua last week for causing over $1600 worth of damage to his uncle’s property.
Maritime CI ran ‘due diligence’ on yacht with links to Russian oligarch
Wednesday 20 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National
Maritime Cook Islands says it has run due diligence on a massive yacht alleged to be owned by sanctions hit Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich.
Police patrol boat Te Kukupa II arrives today
Wednesday 20 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Te Kukupa II is expected to arrive this morning at 10am at Avatiu harbour where she and the crew will be officially welcomed by Prime minister Mark Brown, the Queen’s Representative Sir Tom Marsters and Cook Islands Police personnel.
Promoting Cook Islands language and culture
Wednesday 20 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Determined to keep the language and traditions of Reo Maori thriving, Pa Tepaeru Teariki Upokotini Marie Ariki has welcomed the start of Te Vānanga Are Tapere O Takitumu (Takitumu Performing Arts School), which has a first cohort of 10 students.
Parties propose policies to ‘repopulate’ Cook Islands
Tuesday 19 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics
The Cook Islands Democratic Party is proposing a massive shakeup to immigration policy, including the establishment of a ‘repopulation department’, while the United Party says its economic policies will encourage more people to stay in the Cook Islands.
'Acting for change’
Tuesday 19 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Nearly 40 years ago Atina Sawtell raced around the Tereora National Stadium winning the 1985 South Pacific Mini Games gold medals for the nation in the 800 metres and 1500m races.
Volunteer firefighters respond to fires in the community
Tuesday 19 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade attended three rubbish fires that got out of control in the last week.
Majority of businesses report structural, coastal damages
Tuesday 19 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Weather
Businesses have rallied round in the wake of last week’s flooding as they prepare for another battering.
Muri braces for impact from high swells
Tuesday 19 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Weather
Accommodation providers are preparing for sea swells forecast to be higher than the waves that caused widespread damage on the island’s south coast last week.
Police investigating car crash
Tuesday 19 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
A white ute crashed into a tree at the Social Centre in Nikao early Monday afternoon.
‘Last term’ for United Party leader
Monday 18 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics
A former key government figure leading a new political party at the upcoming general election will retire if he doesn’t get voted in.
Airline and airport ‘chaos’ lead to delays and cancellations
Monday 18 July 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in National, Tourism
After two long years of Covid-19 restrictions and staycations, travel has come roaring back in countries like the Cook Islands. However, the return has brought with it a slew of problems as airports and airlines struggle to satisfy a surge in demand.
Tourists lose all their cash in Titikaveka burglary
Monday 18 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Crime, National
Police attended to a “mixed bag” of incidents over the weekend including a complaint in which tourists had all their cash stolen in a burglary at Titikaveka.
Cook Islands off to impressive start in OFC Women’s Nations Cup
Monday 18 July 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands made an excellent start to their OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2022 campaign with a crucial 1-all draw against Tonga on Friday night in Suva, Fiji.
High waves warning in place
Monday 18 July 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Weather
The devastating sea swells that caused widespread damage to properties along the island’s southern coast have been forecast to return with waves higher than last week’s 4.5 metres expected.
CIGT wins tender for removal of barge
Saturday 16 July 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Cook Islands General Transport Ltd (CIGT) has been awarded the successful tender to remove the decommissioned Pa Ariki barge (pictured) in Aitutaki after receiving the Ports Authority Board approval.
Petrol prices increase by over 10 percent
Saturday 16 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Motorists will experience extra pain at the pump, as petrol companies deal with a price order upping the wholesale price of petrol to retailers by more than 10 per cent.
PR ‘something to treasure’
Saturday 16 July 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Tears of joy were shed as 237 people were granted Cook Islands permanent residency (PR) at the National Auditorium on Friday morning – nearly 10 years after the last ceremony.
Rarotonga man records over five times the drink driving limit
Saturday 16 July 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Court, National
A Cook Islands man has been disqualified from driving for 12 months, after recording a breath alcohol rate more than five times over the limit.
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