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Community projects receive $120,000 boost
Wednesday 29 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Multiple Cook Islands community projects have received a Christmas boost courtesy of the New Zealand High Commission.
300 workers needed ‘immediately’
Wednesday 29 December 2021 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Economy, National
A survey issued by the Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce, Cook Island Tourism Corporation and the Cook Islands Tourism Industry Council has revealed at least 300 people are needed to ease labour shortages in the tourism industry and related sectors.
Aitutaki’s Tautu village raises over $81k with Koni Raoni fundraiser
Wednesday 29 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
The annual Boxing Day Koni Raoni (dance around) fundraiser event on Aitutaki on Monday has raised just over a whopping $81,000 for the host village of Tautu.
Cook Islands News’ Cook Islander of the Year 2021 nominees
Friday 24 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
Social and community workers, a human rights activist, health leader, sports mentor and rare bird only found in the Cook Islands are among the nominations for the Cook Islander of the Year 2021 award.
Motorcyclists not getting the message: Cops
Friday 24 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Three motorcyclists aged between 27 and 61 were involved in separate incidents overnight on Wednesday, prompting more warnings from police.
Christmas Messages
Friday 24 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
Kia Orana tatou katoatoa, Te rauka nei iaku e toku tokorua a Daphne, ta maua anau i te oronga atu i te reo aroa e te akamaroiroi kia tatou katoatoa no teia kiritimiti. On behalf of my wife Daphne, my family and myself, I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and the very […]
Retailer looks online to counter downturn
Friday 24 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Business, National
A Rarotonga retailer is facing ongoing challenges with online sales as the pre-Covid Christmas rush has been hushed.
The ultimate guide to a perfect Christmas weekend
Friday 24 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Entertainment, National
It’s Christmas Eve, and for a bit, just a little bit, we can forget about Covid, and treasure and enjoy the company of our family and friends before the borders open on January 13, 2022.
Remittances on the rise as Christmas approaches
Friday 24 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Business, National
International money transfer agency Western Union has had a jam-packed festive season with people lining up to send money to their families overseas for Christmas and all the festivities the big day brings with it.
Pineapple in season
Friday 24 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Economy, National
The summer months have arrived and along with them have brought an abundance of fruit and vegetables, harvested and made available to Rarotonga residents just in time for Christmas.
Seabed mining ‘not worth the risk’, says Evans
Thursday 23 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National
Jacqueline Evans said: “Seabed mining also has a direct impact on the biodiversity that lives on and around the nodules and the disposal of sediment from the ship will impact marine life that encounters it in the water column.” Evans said she wants the Cook Islands to focus on investments that “do not solely rely […]
Tourism operators seek clarity on rapid antigen testing
Thursday 23 December 2021 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands tourism operators are seeking clarity around the use of the Covid-19 rapid antigen tests and associated costs as they prepare for the border reopening with New Zealand on January 13, 2022.
Permaculture class teaches participants worm farming
Thursday 23 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Economy, National
A permaculture class focused on worm farming has been held by the newly formed non-governmental organisation called ‘Matie Ethical Care’ at the Permaculture Centre in Nikao on Monday.
MOU strengthens partnership for disaster response
Thursday 23 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Government has strengthened its partnership with Cook Islands Red Cross Society to boost their preparation for the cyclone season which remains in force until April 2022.
Call for voyaging knowledge to be shared
Thursday 23 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Culture, National
A newly formed group, Te Puna Marama Voyaging Foundation, aims to teach traditional wayfinding and are putting the call out to older Cook Islanders to share their voyaging knowledge.
'Superb effort': Over 5000 people receive Covid-19 booster jab
Thursday 23 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
Since last Friday, and as at 6pm last night, Te Marae Ora vaccination team had administered a total of 5501 vaccination doses.
Wet weather does little to dampen Christmas spirit
Thursday 23 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, National
Down came the rain again for the annual Rotaract Christmas in the Park event at the National Auditorium that was held yesterday evening.
Nodules: Climate change solution or ecological risk?
Thursday 23 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National
People keen to explore the possibility of deep sea mining see it as a way to fight climate change, while those against say it doesn’t make sense to solve an environmental problem by possibly creating a new one.
Crew abandoned on Cook Islands-flagged vessel
Wednesday 22 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
A Cook Islands-flagged vessel the MT Ocean Pride was found abandoned by its crew of 12 with more than $1.7 million of diesel stolen in South East Asia according to news publication, Free Malaysia Today.
Personal Protective Equipment to combat dengue
Wednesday 22 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora’s Public Health department are pleased to have received gear to assist the combat of dengue next year.
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