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Cook Islands economy ‘looking good’
Saturday 31 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands is in a strong economic position on the back of New Zealand’s continuing Covid-19 recovery, but there is still risk, a visiting senior economist says.
Celebrating culture at Te Maeva Nui
Saturday 31 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Celebrating cultural diversity is an integral part of Te Maeva Nui festival. This evening at 7pm the International Night kicks off with performances from the local communities of Fiji, Indonesia, Kiribati, Chinese, Samoa, Tonga and the Philippines.
Ultimatum on Muri lagoon
Saturday 31 July 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Environment, National
A community-based effort to rehabilitate Muri lagoon includes a sweeping set of recommendations, including a moratorium on all development along Ngatangiia’s foreshore.
NZ Minister in Cooks on official visit
Friday 30 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
New Zealand Minister Munokoapoto (Poto) Williams, who is of Cook Islands descent, met Prime Minister Mark Brown on her first official visit to the country this week.
Drink driving lands Kiwi couple in jail
Friday 30 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Crime, National
A drink driving Kiwi couple landed in jail for a night and are at least $800 out of pocket following an incident in Rarotonga on Wednesday.
Te Maeva Nui festival commences
Friday 30 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
The official opening ceremony and float parade for Te Maeva Nui kicks off at Constitution Park Friday.
Kiwis eyed to fill labour gaps
Friday 30 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Cook Islands businesses are looking to New Zealand to fill labour gaps but it’s not without challenges, reports Caleb Fotheringham.
Traditional healer found guilty
Friday 30 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
A 65-year-old traditional healer will be sentenced next week for putting his finger in the victim’s genitalia saying it was part of his therapy, describing it as ‘similar to a smear (test)’. Caleb Fotheringham reports.
EU purse seine fishing deal extended
Friday 30 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
The European Union (EU) and the Cook Islands have extended a “sustainable” fisheries partnership by three years.
Daily diary from the crew of vaka Marumaru Atua
Friday 30 July 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
An ongoing recap from the crew of vaka Marumaru Atua, who are currently sailing to the Northern Group of the Pa Enua.
Kiribati community celebrates with song and dance
Thursday 29 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Visitors and friends from Rarotonga joined the Cook Islands Kiribati community as they celebrated their country’s 42nd independence over the weekend.
CINCW reps pay tribute
Thursday 29 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
In respect of their former patron, the late Rongomatane Ada Ariki also known as Ada Teaupurepure Tetupu Nicholls, Cook Islands National Council of Women (CINCW) representatives attended the investiture of her son Nicholas Nicholls as Rongomatane Nicholas Ariki in Atiu earlier this month.
Te Maeva Nui teams learning from experience
Thursday 29 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Teams participating in this year’s Te Maeva Nui festival are putting the finishing touches on their preparations ahead of the annual event which starts this weekend, reports Melina Etches.
Community wants action to save lagoon
Thursday 29 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, National
Plans that can be immediately activated to help save Muri Lagoon were overwhelmingly supported at a community meeting Tuesday night called by senior traditional leader Vaikai Mataiapo Tutara.
Aitutaki ranked one of the world’s best islands
Thursday 29 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Outer Islands
Aitutaki tourism operators are welcoming guests again in growing numbers and have been given all the more reason to smile after landing a place on a prestigious list naming the best islands in the world.
Maori King here for Te Maeva Nui celebrations
Thursday 29 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Local, National
Wednesday's rainy weather did not dampen the smiles of the New Zealand Maori King Tuheitia Potatau Te Wherowhero VII, his wife Makau Ariki Atawhai and family members who arrived in Rarotonga yesterday afternoon.
Traditional therapy or indecent assault
Thursday 29 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
After a three-day trial in the High Court in Avarua, an 11-person jury will decide whether a traditional Maori healer indecently assaulted an alleged female victim or was just performing a consensual medical practice. Caleb Fotheringham reports.
Grant to boost Cook Islands Covid-19 preparedness
Wednesday 28 July 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands is set to receive a portion of US$20.8 million (NZ$29.9m) Covid-19 related funding.
Fitness group moves muscle for worthy cause
Wednesday 28 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
A Rarotonga-based fitness group is taking time off their daily grind to help raise funds for Autism Cook Islands’ awareness programme.
New logo for Moana Foundation
Wednesday 28 July 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
The Moana Foundation has chosen a winning logo for their logo design competition.
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