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Fireworks at Rotaract Christmas in the Park Tonight
Wednesday 22 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, National
Treat your kids and bring your family out to the annual Rotaract Christmas in the Park event, tonight at the National Auditorium.
Aitutaki taro headed for New Zealand
Wednesday 22 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
Aitutaki has once again shown its flair for innovation by initiating its first airfreight trial of export taro to New Zealand.
Maritime and frontline Police upskill
Wednesday 22 December 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Education, National
Six Cook Islands police officers have completed dive training, adding significant value to Te Kukupa's crew capacity.
Wellington college students embrace Cook Islands culture
Wednesday 22 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Queen Margaret’s College in Wellington, New Zealand had their Māori and Pasifika performing arts groups, Te Whānau o Kuīni Mākareta, perform in the college hall in early November.
Condemned Victory Theatre demolished for public safety
Wednesday 22 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
The demolition of the former Victory Theatre building that had stood in a dilapidated condition for a decade was finally torn down and its rubble removed on Tuesday for the “safety of the community”.
Apii Te Uki Ou principal reflects on four years service
Wednesday 22 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Education, National
Apii Te Uki Ou principal Mark Harris is moving back to his home in New Zealand. He reflects on his time on Rarotonga and talks about promoting an environment in which staff feel they are making a difference.
Properties with pools top pick for staycations
Wednesday 22 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Tourism
Properties with pools are hot on the list for staycation options over Christmas and New Year, says Cook Islands Tourism Council president Liana Scott.
Paradise and ‘man cave’ in one new store
Tuesday 21 December 2021 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Business, National
Paradise Supplies have relocated to a new store on the main road in Panama, where customers can continue to explore and buy their products.
Omicron threat: Govt keeping close eye on new Covid variant
Tuesday 21 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National
Cook Islands is keeping a close watch on developments around the new Covid-19 variant after New Zealand implemented a ‘suite of precautionary measures’ including delaying their border reopening plans in a bid to bolster their defences against Omicron.
Cook Island cops ramp up patrols
Tuesday 21 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Alcohol consumption is at the top of the Christmas concern list for police as patrols ramp up over the festive season.
Sea Eagle II Captain says 'Kia Orana'
Tuesday 21 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
Since the Cook Islands maritime borders remain closed, the magnificent Sea Eagle II, the largest aluminium sailing yacht in the world at 81 metres, just sailed by last Friday.
Superfund extends reduced rates initiative to Feb, 2022
Tuesday 21 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Economy, National
The national superfund has extended its contribution rate reduction scheme to February next year after which the rates will return to pre Covid levels for both employers and employees.
Piho wins New York photography award
Tuesday 21 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Entertainment, National
International award-winning photographer, Charlotte Piho is a gold winner for the New York Photography Awards.
Demolition work starts on century old building
Tuesday 21 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
The demolition of the former Victory Theatre building (formerly the Royal Hall) that dates back to the 1920s, started yesterday.
My family’s pacific island home is grappling with deep-sea mining
Monday 20 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
Here’s what I’ve learned being up close and personal with the debate, writes Rachel Reeves.
Taonga: An Artists Activist
Monday 20 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Culture, National
Last Wednesday at Gallery Tavioni a special event was held with the crew of the locally made and produced film Taonga: An Artists Activist.
Licence requirement for 60-plus drivers revoked
Monday 20 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
The legislation requiring drivers over 60 needing to go through a medical examination to renew their licence has finally been revoked, bringing joy and relief to those who fall under the 60 to 75-year bracket.
New school heads ready for challenge
Monday 20 December 2021 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Education, National
New principal appointments for the 2022 academic year have now been finalised. The successful recruitment round includes six new appointments alongside one renewed position.
Rarotonga doctor obtains new skills
Monday 20 December 2021 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Health, National
Rarotonga-based doctor Nini Wynn has become the second Pacific-Islands physician to complete a postgraduate diploma in Rural and Provincial Hospital Practice from the University of Otago.
Council urges government to ‘not forget about our people living with disabilities’
Monday 20 December 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National
Ahead of the border reopening on January 13, 2022, the Cook Islands National Disability Council has called on the government “to not forget about our people living with disabilities”.
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