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More money needed to prop up climate change costs
Thursday 28 October 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Environment, National
The Attorney-General and the Minister for Economy and Minister responsible for Climate Change, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has virtually held a bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister of Cook Islands, Mark Brown to discuss additional support that is to be provided in the Access to Climate Finance space ahead of the COP26 Summit.
Faulty electrical wiring causes fire at old Abattoir building
Thursday 28 October 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
An old building located in Avana Valley erupted into flames on Tuesday morning after an electrical issue caused damage to the building.
‘Expect the floodgates to open’
Thursday 28 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
The nation is on the brink of an economic collapse which could lead to a mass exodus similar to that of 1996, say Cook Islands business leaders.
Dead humpback washes up on Aitutaki reef
Thursday 28 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Environment, National
A humpback whale carcass without its head and tail was discovered on Aitutaki's reef, at Te Akauroa just above Honeymoon Island early last week by Air Rarotonga pilots.
Rarotonga celebrates 200 years of Christianity
Wednesday 27 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Culture, National, Outer Islands
Members from all six Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) Ekalesias around Rarotonga, both young and old, gathered at Takamoa yesterday to celebrate Gospel Day and 200 Years of the Gospel reaching the country’s shores. The theme of this year’s Gospel Day celebrations was ‘Celebrate, Proclaim, and Grow in Christ - Akapaepa, Akakite, Kia Tupu i roto i te Mesia.’
Mental strength workshop for tourism industry
Wednesday 27 October 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
A mental health strength and wellbeing workshop aims to help the tourism industry get through a trying time.
Man charged with breaching peace
Wednesday 27 October 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A 40-year-old man is facing a breach of peace charge despite being warned by police for unruly behaviour.
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.
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