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Toa logs to help school
Thursday 9 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Expressions of interest are being sought for the logs of toa (ironwood) trees that have been gifted to Apii Takitumu by the Matavera community, to benefit the school.
Autism Cook Islands classes gain momentum
Wednesday 8 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Autism Cook Islands Saturday gymnastics classes are gaining momentum with clear progress being seen every week.
Candidates line up for CINSF member representative role
Wednesday 8 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF) is seeking a contributors representative on the Board for a new three-year appointment. Melina Etches reports.
Suspicious blaze in the hands of police
Wednesday 8 September 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
An investigation into a suspicious blaze where neighbouring houses narrowly escaped fire damage is now in the hands of police.
Civil project fund recipients sign contracts - $200k approved
Wednesday 8 September 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Rarotonga recipients of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Social Impact Fund (SIF) signed their official contracts yesterday.
Cricket Club celebrates with new look
Wednesday 8 September 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
Takuvaine Cricket Club members celebrated the fruit of their four-year labour in obtaining a full set of cricket uniforms as well as two bags full of cricket gear.
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.
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