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Rarotonga men are not prioritising their health
Wednesday 27 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Health, National
A joint project by Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health and the Rarotonga Rotary Club to improve men’s health has noticed that a lot of them have health related problems tied to smoking and drinking.
Outer islands bring gifts to Aitutaki’s Bi-Centennial Celebrations
Wednesday 27 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Jubilant traditional songs sung proudly by representatives and the Ekalesia of the Pa Enua sounded through the serenity of Orongo Park in Arutanga, Aitutaki yesterday morning.
Vax drive covers Mitiaro and Atiu
Wednesday 27 October 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National, Outer Islands
Young people aged 12 to 15 years on Aitutaki, Mitiaro and Atiu have had the opportunity to receive their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, so too have a number of adults who missed out first time around.
The gift of faith
Wednesday 27 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
The solemn peal of church bells drifted across Orongo Park to a crowd of hundreds grandly dressed in a shining white garment at the Puna Kiore in Arutanga, Aitutaki in commemoration of the arrival of Christianity 200 years ago.
Government owes Superfund over $150,000 in contributions
Monday 25 October 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
An ‘oversight’ on the part of government’s payroll processing system resulted in a debt of over $150,000 with the Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund.
Gospel Day celebrations at Takamoa
Monday 25 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
This year the Rarotonga CICC (Cook Islands Christian Church) Gospel Day will be hosted by the Nikao Ekalesia at the Takamoa ground tomorrow.
Oktoberfest thrills the taste buds
Monday 25 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Rarotonga tasted a slice of Germany on the weekend with the return of the annual Oktoberfest.
Auckland returnee in MIQ was ‘admitted to hospital’
Monday 25 October 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Health, National
A returnee from Auckland who is completing managed isolation quarantine (MIQ) at the Edgewater Resort and Spa in Arorangi was admitted to hospital last week.
A special service to mark Aitutaki’s Bi-Centennial Celebrations
Monday 25 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Harmonious hymns resonated throughout a packed Ziona Tapu church in Arutanga, Aitutaki, with over 200 parishioners and guests attending a special Sunday service to commemorate the Bi-Centennial Celebration of the arrival of Christianity to the island.
Getting back into the spirit of learning
Saturday 23 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Education, Local, National
The youngest students at St Joseph’s School had a busy week back in class refreshing their brains on important subjects and preparing for a busy final term of 2021.
Raro turns pink to support breast cancer awareness
Saturday 23 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
Within an hour, three tables of donated bras were quickly snapped up by women and girls at the ‘Free Bra Day’ event yesterday morning.
Tupuna’s hopes and dreams
Saturday 23 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
At 25, Edmund Tupuna has hopes and dreams for his young family and he’s prepared to put in the work to get there, despite Covid-19 setbacks.
Plenty of big voices in tonight’s karaoke finals
Saturday 23 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Eleven finalists will take to the stage tonight to give it all they’ve got in the final round of the Cook Islands Game Fishing Club Karaoke Idol competition.
Parliament hawks discount airfares as seats left empty
Saturday 23 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Taxpayers will likely pick up the shortfall after a number of people took early flights to Aitutaki’s Bicentennial celebrations, leaving Parliament with the bill for empty seats.
Busy dog desexing clinic in Avarua
Saturday 23 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Health, Local, National
Te Are Manu Veterinary Clinic hosted one of their biggest dog desexing clinics yet, serving dog owners from the Takuvaine, Tutakimoa, and RAPPA puna.
$4.2m grant for increasing resilience approved
Saturday 23 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National
In a continuation of success, the Cook Islands through its Climate Change office working in partnership with Development Coordination Division of the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management, have received approval from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) on October 13 for its Enhanced National Adaptation Plan (ENAP) proposal.
‘Tough decisions need to be made, and soon!’
Saturday 23 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National
The Cook Islands Government is being called on to make tough decisions, and make them soon, as New Zealand enters a new Covid-19 protection framework.
A sense of pride and joy
Friday 22 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Cook Islands Council of Queensland (CICQ) has held a successful Te Maeva Nui festival earlier this month, featuring 450 performers who proudly celebrated and displayed Cook Islands culture in front of thousands.
Free bras for Breast Cancer Awareness
Friday 22 October 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health, National
In partnership with the Breast Cancer Association, the Cook Islands Family Welfare Association (CIFWA) have on offer free bras for women to pick up today from their office located at Tupapa.
Japanese cooking class celebrates diplomatic relationship
Friday 22 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute (CITTI) is running Japanese cooking classes to mark a decade of diplomatic relations between the Cook Islands and Japan.
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