National
Vaccinating 12 to 15-year-olds ‘benefits’ community
Wednesday 8 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
Cabinet is set to discuss vaccinating 12 to 15-year-olds while a health specialist says vaccination will benefit the wider community.
Old jars reused as coffee cups
Wednesday 8 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Old glass jars have been turned into reusable coffee keep cups by the Te Ipukarea Society to reduce plastic waste. Caleb Fotheringham reports.
Penrhyn students get into the spirit of Literacy Week
Tuesday 7 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National, Outer Islands
The Tetautua and Omoka school students of Penrhyn (or Tongareva island), the northernmost island of the Cook Islands group, yesterday celebrated the start of the ‘Literacy Week’.
Emergency department returns to hospital
Tuesday 7 September 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National
Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health announced on Monday emergency health services will be moving back to Rarotonga Hospital.
Noni growers positive despite setbacks
Tuesday 7 September 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Noni growers remain positive despite Covid-19 and disrupted shipping routes placing pressure on their market.
Fisher emphasises correct use of defibrillator
Tuesday 7 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Health, National
Recognising the important of both CPR and Automated External Defibrillators (AED) has been emphasised by the Water Safety Cook Islands president Brent Fisher.
Alert level drop in NZ reignites travel bubble hope
Tuesday 7 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands should consider reopening its border to Kiwi tourists when New Zealand’s alert level drops to two, says a leading Pacific health expert.
Stream takes new shape as improvement project nears halfway mark
Tuesday 7 September 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
A multi-million dollar project to improve the Avatiu Stream is near the half way point as part of an effort to better protect the surrounding area from flooding.
Techie says she does it for the love of engineering
Monday 6 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Technology
The opportunity to perform a variety of work attracted systems engineer Tania Apera to Avaroa Cable Ltd. Her job is to ensure Cook Islanders enjoy uninterrupted and reliable internet service.
COURT BRIEFS: Next time prison says JP
Monday 6 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Rarotonga man convicted and fined $200, at the Criminal Court in Avarua for failing to attend community service on July 10.
Government opens $100k Information Communication Technology facility
Monday 6 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Technology
Prime Minister and Minister Responsible for the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) Mark Brown was pleased to open the government’s new and improved Information Communication Technology (ICT) facility last Friday.
NZ NCEA changes ‘will impact’ senior students
Monday 6 September 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Education, National
Cook Islands senior secondary school students will feel the impact of Covid-19 with changes to the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA). Al Williams reports.
‘A1 meitaki surprise’ for stranded dad
Monday 6 September 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Hugh Graham, who is among the Cook Islanders stranded in New Zealand due to the Covid-19 community cases in Auckland, received a major surprise on Father’s Day morning
Helping kids find their passion
Saturday 4 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Autism Cook Islands began their first badminton session for the twelve-year-old and up age range on Thursday last week as part of the organisation’s constant strive to support kids with autism in the Cook Islands.
Plant Whispers celebrate success
Saturday 4 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
In a colourful gathering, Rarotonga women who love plants donned island style dresses and scented ei katu to celebrate the ‘Plant Whispers’ first year anniversary on Tuesday.
Resorts return to ‘hibernation’ with halt in incoming flights
Saturday 4 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
With quarantine free travel on pause with New Zealand, some resorts have temporarily closed their doors.
New Tararo Ariki of Mauke invested
Saturday 4 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Hundreds celebrated the investiture of Ngamata Tapoki Tararo with the title of Tararo Ariki – Tararo Ngamata Ariki, yesterday at Marae O Rongo on the island of Mauke.
Demos confident in watchdog’s investigation of Pa Enua project
Saturday 4 September 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
Opposition Deputy Leader William Heather says he is confident in the Public Expenditure Review Committee and Audit’s handling of an investigation into a multi million-dollar Pa Enua project, despite the process dragging on for over a year.
No tag-in, no entry at Punanga Nui Market
Saturday 4 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
The Punanga Nui Market (PNM) will be open Saturday with continuing public health measures in place.
Merchant seafarers remembered in emotional service
Saturday 4 September 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
An emotional honour has been bestowed on merchant seafarers who sacrificed their lives in World Wars I and II, and in conflicts up to the present day.
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