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Mangaia hosts New Zealand high commission
Tuesday 14 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
The island of Mangaia warmly welcomed the New Zealand high commissioner Tui Dewes on her first official visit to the island last week.
Schools receive WASH products to promote healthy habits
Tuesday 14 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, hand washing procedures and habits have become even more important for children.
Police say dog attacks ‘ongoing problem’
Tuesday 14 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
One dog has been put down and another will soon follow after they attacked a Rarotonga resident on Sunday at a beach near the Castaway Resort.
In brief: Court news
Tuesday 14 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Joseph Wachter charged with cultivation of cannabis and possession of a utensil appeared in the Criminal Court at Avarua on Thursday last week.
Two-week jury trial of Raro man charged with rape starts today
Tuesday 14 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
A two-week jury trial of a man who is charged with rape and multiple other sexual offences relating to girls under the age of 12 started in the High Court on Monday.
Bread price hike ‘likely’
Tuesday 14 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Economy, National
A delayed shipment of flour, and an increase in flour prices, has led to one bakery considering upping the price of bread, while the Price Tribunal is also looking to review all the factors that go into the price of bread.
Election date confirmed
Tuesday 14 June 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Politics
The 2022 General Election will be held on August 1, announced the Queen’s Representative (QR) Sir Tom Marsters on Monday.
Norwegian ship with Covid-19 infections arrives in Rarotonga
Tuesday 14 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
A three-masted, 48-metre-tall and 85-metre-long ship is sitting outside of the Avatiu Harbour.
Shining a light for the community
Monday 13 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National
Niki Rattle has dedicated her professional life to helping others and shining a light on important issues. She talks to Cook Islands News senior journalist Matthew Littlewood about her career, her new role as Ombudsman, and what she would like to achieve.
In brief: Court news
Monday 13 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Morey Vati appeared in the Criminal Court on Thursday for assault on a female thinking his charge was dropped.
Newcomer wants to be a voice for Takuvaine
Monday 13 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics
Businesswoman Davina Hosking-Ashford is standing for the Democratic Party in this year’s General Election to ensure the needs and concerns of the Takuvaine-Tutakimoa community are heard.
Te Are Manu Clinic receive timely support
Monday 13 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Te Are Manu Clinic gratefully received a kind donation of $600 from the To Tatou Vai (TTV) Social Club last week.
Rise in motor vehicle crashes
Monday 13 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Increasingly busier road and an ingrained driving culture of casual or careless attitudes are the key factors leading to an increase in motor vehicle crashes in Rarotonga.
Te Kukupa II set to arrive in Rarotonga in July
Monday 13 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
The new police patrol boat Te Kukupa II will depart Australia for Rarotonga via the north Coast of Australia next month and plans to arrive here on July 20.
Local airline looking to capitalise on underwrite subsidy
Saturday 11 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Tourism
Air Rarotonga is looking to capitalise on the available airline underwrite subsidy that was previously used for Air New Zealand flights coming out of Los Angeles and Sydney.
Collaboration for sustainable tourism in the Pa Enua
Saturday 11 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
In a bid to strengthen a valuable partnership with the Pa Enua, Cook Islands Tourism signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Atiu Island Government this week.
Taporoporo i to tatou Ao Rangi – Caring for our environment
Saturday 11 June 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Local, National
Conservation is a discipline best learned at a young age.
Training Te Reo Maori translators
Saturday 11 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Te Reo Maori Act 2003 states that Government documents must be translated into Cook Islands Maori, but since then, the Reo Maori Act translation hasn’t occurred.
Sharing the ‘Umu Experience’
Saturday 11 June 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National
Having a purpose is essential for emerging entrepreneurs wanting to offer cultural experiences, but for Terry Rangi, the founder of the Umu Experience in Tupapa, having a purpose and providing an immersive cultural experience has always been at the heart of his business and ideas.
In brief: Court news
Saturday 11 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
Gabriel Smith pleaded guilty in the Criminal Court on Thursday in Avarua for refusing a blood alcohol test and was discharged without conviction for careless driving.
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