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Ability Games participants get into the Olympic spirit
Wednesday 22 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
The Ability Games were hosted by Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) yesterday at the National Stadium in Nikao.
Musician to receive Te Tane Toa award
Wednesday 22 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Renowned musician Garth Young is set to become the first non-Cook Islander to be awarded with the Tane Toa Kuki Airani on the 14th edition of the quarterly award.
A celebration of Reo Maori songs
Wednesday 22 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
After two postponements due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Te Mire Atu composers competition which celebrates original Cook Islands Reo Maori song compositions will be held tomorrow at the National Auditorium.
Cook Islands scores highly in civil and political rights survey
Tuesday 21 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National
An international Human Rights survey has found the Cook Islands scores highly for civil and political rights, but needs to work on disability issues.
First Holy Communion - happy to receive Jesus
Tuesday 21 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Twenty children have received the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist from Bishop Paul Donoghue, witnessed by families and friends who filled the St Joseph’s cathedral on Sunday.
U.S Coastguards assess Avatiu port
Tuesday 21 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Coastguards from the United States charged with a congressional mandate to assess ports and look at the global supply chain for dangers and risks, are visiting Rarotonga to conduct assessments at the port of Avatiu.
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.
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