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Young farmers – the future of agriculture
Wednesday 21 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Environment, National
The students at Rutaki School were excitedly preparing yesterday for the first ever School’s Market Day which will take place today from 9am to 1pm at the Constitution Park in Avarua.
Reaching herd immunity ‘is no guarantee’
Wednesday 21 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Health, National
New variants of the Covid-19 virus will make it hard for countries like Cook Islands to achieve herd immunity, says a leading Pacific health expert.
Public assets worth $403 million
Tuesday 20 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Economy, National
Government’s building portfolio and state-owned enterprises are expected to grow in value to $650 million over the next four years from the current worth of $403 million.
Internship motivates Atiu student
Tuesday 20 July 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Outer Islands
Aumai Teiotu, a 17-year-old student of Enuamanu in Atiu, has been interning at Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) for the last couple of weeks.
Rongomatane Ariki crowned in a peaceful ceremony
Tuesday 20 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
A crowd of 500 witnessed the akamarokura’anga (investiture) of Nicholas Paenui Te-iti Nicholls as the new Rongomatane Ariki of Atiu.
Local charter vessels get detention notices
Tuesday 20 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Two charter fishing vessels were issued with “detention notices” due to the considerable amount of deterioration, corrosion, and structural damage, during an inspection last month.
Lawyer Rasmussen pleads guilty
Tuesday 20 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Former Cabinet minister Wilkie Rasmussen has entered a guilty plea to attempting to pervert the course of justice.
Two new dengue cases
Tuesday 20 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Health, National
Two probable cases of dengue fever have been reported in Rarotonga in the past week bringing the total hospitalisations to 60 during the past six months.
Fish shortage ‘worst it’s ever been’
Tuesday 20 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Economy, National
Fishing boats are coming back mostly empty, some of the people affected say it’s normal while others say it’s the worst it’s ever been.
Rongomatane Ariki investiture underway
Monday 19 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
The people of Atiu gather again today for the akamarokura’anga (investiture) of Nicholas Paenui Te-iti Nicholls as Rongomatane Ariki.
Quarantine and Covid-19 free attract Kiwi tourists
Monday 19 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Kiwi tourists are embracing quarantine and Covid-19 free travel with the Cook Islands, early indicators show.
Government watching uptick in marine traffic
Monday 19 July 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in National, Outer Islands
Officials are keeping a close watch on the nation’s borders as marine traffic picks up within the Cook Islands exclusive economic zone.
Rest in peace – hunting predatory taramea
Monday 19 July 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Environment, National
A team of Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) employees, volunteer freedivers and a representative from the Proprietors of Manuae Incorporated (PMI) has just returned from a crown-of-thorns starfish (taramea) removal expedition to the uninhabited island of Manuae.
Growing a healthy and sustainable future
Saturday 17 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Young gardeners from 10 primary schools around Rarotonga will come together at the end of this month to sell fresh produce they have grown in their own school gardens. Alana Musselle reports.
Ngamaru Ariki invested
Friday 16 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
Hundreds gathered on the island of Atiu on Friday, to witness the akamarokura'anga (investiture) of 25-year-old Tupuna Moeroa Ngamaru as Ngamaru Tupuna Ariki, in the second ceremony for the same title. By Melina Etches.
Whale washes up dead on Muri Beach
Friday 16 July 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
The carcass of a dead beaked whale was found on Muri Beach last week, and researchers say it most likely died from natural causes. Alana Musselle reports.
Visitor numbers exceed initial predictions
Friday 16 July 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National
Tourism figures have received another boost as the industry regains momentum with the arrival of Kiwi holidaymakers in growing numbers. Al Williams reports.
Ngamaru Ariki investiture underway
Friday 16 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Outer Islands
In the past week, the island of Atiu has been in full swing, preparing for today’s akamarokura’anga (investiture) of 25-year-old Tupuna Moeroa Ngamaru as the new Ngamaru Ariki.
Opah! 60kg giant caught on handline
Friday 16 July 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Using a ‘poito’ or a handline (250 lb), local fisherman Jason Tuara pulled up an impressive 60.6-kilogram moonfish also known as opah.
‘Snail mail’ lives up to its name
Friday 16 July 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
A customer relying on postal mail service to remain in touch with families in Rarotonga has raised concerns over delays in mail delivery.
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