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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.
Local fishermen continue reporting low catches
Saturday 4 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
The owner of a Rarotonga company specialising in fish supply says he does not think the fish shortage that started in July this year has got any better.
Cooking programme encourages healthy living
Friday 3 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Health, National
A cooking programme centered around healthy nutritious meals started yesterday with the hope of taking a few steps forward in raising a happy and healthy population.
CICC General Assembly cancelled
Friday 3 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
The Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) 34th Bi-Centennial General Assembly scheduled for next month has been cancelled and will take place in 2023 to coincide with the 200th anniversary of the arrival of Christianity on Rarotonga and other islands of the Pa Enua.
Fishermen call for more fish aggregating devices to boost catches
Friday 3 September 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) and the Cook Islands Fishing Association (CIFA) met for a workshop at the New Hope Church yesterday where discussions regarding current fishing conditions and solutions on how to deal with them were discussed.
U.S. government support for local youth project
Friday 3 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
A project will provide activities designed to help Cook Islands youth grow physically, mentally, and socially through community service. Impressing U.S. officials who were considering applications from across the Pacific region, the team from the Cooks scooped up this U.S. Department of State Young Pacific Leaders (YPL) Small Grant award. Young Pacific Leader alumni Maru […]
USP makes the grade with high global ranking of universities
Friday 3 September 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Education, National
University of the South Pacific (USP) Cook Islands has cause to celebrate having achieved a ranking among the top 10 per cent of universities worldwide in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings for 2022.
Bail denied for accused ‘serial pedophile’
Friday 3 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
A man accused of rape and other indecent behaviour relating to girls aged between seven and 12 has been denied bail in the Criminal Court in Avarua.
Car crashes into vaka Marumaru Atua
Friday 3 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Marumaru Atua’s port side bowsprit (manu) received damage after a car launched off the dock into Avarua harbour on Wednesday night.
Remote hearings become regular feature at High Court during Covid-19 era
Thursday 2 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
The use of telecommunication app Zoom in the Cook Islands court system has become commonplace following the initial border closure with New Zealand in March last year.
Girls Guide: ‘Walking together, walking far’
Thursday 2 September 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Girl Guides Association Cook Islands participated in the first ever virtual World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) Conference.
Business and Professional Women elects new executives
Thursday 2 September 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
A newly elected team has been tasked to lead the Cook Islands Business and Professional Women for the rest of this year.
Two hospitalised as RSV cases rise to 14
Thursday 2 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Health, National
With temperatures dropping and the Respiratory syncytial virus making its way around the island, the urge for flu vaccinations has increased, with many members of the public flocking to the vaccination stations to get their shots.
Stranded residents staying well, staying positive
Thursday 2 September 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Over 300 Cook Islanders are looking to return home, among them is the Cook Islands under 13 badminton squad.
Coronavirus continues to disrupt shipping routes
Thursday 2 September 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Local, National
Rarotonga has been short on rice in recent weeks as a result of changes in shipping routes due to ongoing Covid-19 challenges in Fiji.
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