National
Saving our moana
Thursday 9 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National
Instructors from Pacific Divers were met with a nasty surprise during a clean-up dive yesterday morning to commemorate the annual World Oceans Day.
Demo's pledge to eliminate corruption and debt
Thursday 9 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Politics
The Democratic Party shared its manifesto on Monday evening at The Rarotongan Resort and Spa with the focus on eliminating corruption and debt while diversifying the country’s economy.
Cook Islands $2 note selling for $110 USD online
Wednesday 8 June 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Local, National
A new Cook Island banknote worth $2 has been issued in the United States.
Ten ‘long, hard’ years of Castaway Resort celebrated
Wednesday 8 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Entertainment, National
When Paul Ash was about to sign the papers granting him ownership of the Castaway Resort on Rarotonga ten years ago, his lawyer told him he didn’t have to do it.
House gutted in early morning blaze
Wednesday 8 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
A house fire in Avatiu valley that started at around 1am on Monday left little but support beams remaining.
Vaka sails for Suwarrow to assist with pest eradication
Wednesday 8 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Vaka Marumaru Atua has departed Avarua Harbour for the uninhabited island of Suwarrow, nearly 1600 kilometres north of Rarotonga.
Jack’s paradise in the Cook Islands
Wednesday 8 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Family and friends have gathered together to say their final farewells to the late Jack Cooper at the Raina family burial grounds in Titikaveka.
More booster shots on the way: TMO
Wednesday 8 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora says a fourth Covid-19 booster shot is going to be rolled out for people over 50 years of age.
Homeowners say squatters trashed their home
Wednesday 8 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Sister and brother, Louise and Paterson Paiti have just returned to their family home in Arorangi to find a soiled mattress, dozens of empty beer bottles and a cut down toa tree in a heap.
Cooks strengthen maritime surveillance capabilities
Tuesday 7 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Prime Minister Mark Brown has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for aerial surveillance services with Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) director-general Dr. Manu Tupou-Roosen in Fiji last week.
Four recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours List
Tuesday 7 June 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Four distinguished Cook Islanders were named the recipients of the prestigious Queen’s Birthday Honours to mark the Platinum Jubilee.
Agricultural Advisory Group tasked to stimulate growth
Tuesday 7 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
The newly launched Cook Islands Agricultural Advisory Group (CIAAG) will serve as a public-private forum for issues facing the country’s agriculture sector.
Weather masks extreme events
Tuesday 7 June 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in National, Weather
Data released by the Cook Islands Meteorological Service office has revealed close to an average month for weather in May compared to last year, masking a few extreme weather events.
In brief: Court news
Tuesday 7 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Court, National
A man has pleaded guilty to careless driving in the Criminal Court after reversing into a rental car causing over $1000 in damage.
Sporting organisations clampdown on vaping
Tuesday 7 June 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Education, National
The executive members of a local sporting organisation will be visiting schools to raise awareness on nicotine products after a vape was confiscated from an 11-year-old at the Rising Stars tournament on Friday.
PM opens first ever Cook Islands High Commission in Fiji
Tuesday 7 June 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National
Prime Minister Mark Brown officially opened the Cook Islands High Commission in Suva, Fiji, on Sunday (Cook Islands time).
Camp brings students closer
Saturday 4 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Education, National
Students from Apii Te Uki Ou stepped out of their classrooms this week to explore the natural beauty of Rarotonga.
Saving the seven seas
Saturday 4 June 2022 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
Every year, World Oceans Day is celebrated on June 8 with the participation of millions of people around the globe coming together to clean their cherished coastline.
Feeling the pinch of inflation
Saturday 4 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Everybody is feeling the pinch of inflation but what is it and what can be done.
Raro records lowest daily Covid-19 cases
Saturday 4 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health (TMO) will be continuing with the Covid-19 vaccination programme, as Rarotonga records its lowest daily case numbers since the pandemic began.
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