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Cannabis referendum decision expected this week
Tuesday 21 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
The cannabis debate will continue as the much anticipated decision on whether Cook Islands voters will have their say in a referendum will be made this week.
Dog attack prompts committee to step up response
Tuesday 21 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
Reports of a dog attack on a three-year-old on Rarotonga have prompted the dog control committee to step up their work against stray or violent dogs, while a resort owner has advocated tying dogs up overnight.
Rarotonga Seawall bursting with colour
Tuesday 21 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Alex Coupe from Auckland says Rarotonga seawall mural is “lovely” and is particularly fond of the coconut crab illustration.
Getting schools to move away from rote learning
Monday 20 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Education, National
An Australian education expert is encouraging Cook Islands schools to move away from rote learning and teaching mathematics in a more practical way.
An evening with NZ’s best known gang member
Monday 20 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Cook Islanders will get a chance to hear and spend an evening with one of New Zealand’s most colourful characters later this month.
‘Ready to serve my community’
Monday 20 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
After spending decades working for the governing Cook Islands Party, Makiroa Mitchell-John is ready to serve her community of RAPPA (Ruatonga, Avatiu, Palmerston, Panama and Atupa) with the newly-formed Cook Islands United Party.
Investment in effective and evolving leadership
Monday 20 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Since 2018, Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) has delivered a range of governance director training sessions as part of its commitment to better practices within Crown entity boards.
Ministry to work on proposed rules and regulations for marine tourism
Monday 20 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The Ministry of Marine Resources will soon start work on proposed rules and regulations for marine tourism, particularly turtle tours.
A change of Professors: Laparoscopic surgery to continue in Rarotonga
Monday 20 June 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
Fifteen years ago, Professor John Dunn introduced laparoscopic surgery and flexible endoscopy to Rarotonga Hospital with the help of anaesthetic and senior nursing colleagues Dr Ian Campbell and Sue Valentine.
Survey reveals most and least appealing aspects of the Cook Islands
Saturday 18 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
The weather, environment and the friendly people are the top reasons why people visit the Cook Islands—but poor public service, poor weather and stray animals have put a dampener on other peoples’ visits.
Reliving Covid-19 pandemic
Saturday 18 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
A new documentary focusing on how the Cook Islands coped during the Covid-19 pandemic has been filmed in Rarotonga.
Last man no longer standing
Saturday 18 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Fifty-seven years ago, the late Don Dorrell, then 30 years old, arrived in Rarotonga. He thought he did not know a single soul, writes Derek Fox.
Waterfalls of Rarotonga
Saturday 18 June 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National
When most locals and visitors think about waterfalls in the Cook Islands the first and only one that comes to mind is Papua Vai Marere, which is also known as ‘Wigmores’ waterfall located in Vaimaanga.
Muri Beach Cleanup – protecting our oceans to protect our future
Saturday 18 June 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
Beaches are where the sea meets the land and are an exceptional habitat for indicating what is going on in our oceans.
Removal of ‘speed bumps’ eases traffic flow
Saturday 18 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Traffic was diverted around Empire Bridge from Monday to Wednesday this week to create space for asphalt to be laid.
Supermarkets set to increase prices to cover shipping costs
Saturday 18 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Rarotonga businesses will have to increase the price of goods they import to cover the cost of shipping from the United States.
Census data indicates resident population up
Saturday 18 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
The latest census data indicate Cook Islands’ resident population has increased despite reports of depopulation due to Covid-19 related exodus.
Local tussle with a tourist
Saturday 18 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Robert Graham pleaded guilty in the Criminal Court at Avarua on Thursday last week for common assault after having a “tussle” with a visitor.
Air New Zealand to prioritise Kiwi travel
Friday 17 June 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in National, Tourism
Air New Zealand will not be reinstating its Rarotonga-Los Angeles route.
Judge tests positive for Covid-19, rape trial on hold
Friday 17 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
The jury trial for a man charged with rape and multiple other sexual offences has been put on pause after the Judge overseeing the case contracted Covid-19.
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