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Data shows increase in gender-based violence
Thursday 29 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
More efficient data collection methods have revealed a disturbing increase in gender-based violence in the Cook Islands.
Rape accused granted bail
Thursday 29 April 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
A man charged with allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl living in his home has been granted bail yesterday in the High Court.
Our firefighters of the future
Thursday 29 April 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
For their last outing for April, Autism Cook Islands yesterday visited the team of firefighters at the Rarotonga Fire and Aviation Rescue centre.
Not a brand, but ‘a movement’
Wednesday 28 April 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Two local fitness fanatics have launched the Cook Islands’ first activewear brand to encourage people to invest in their fitness and create more healthy lifestyles for themselves.
Man faces injuring with intent charge
Wednesday 28 April 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Crime, National
Three people arrested by police over the last four days are expected to appear in court Wednesday, including a man facing a rape charge.
Te Mire Ura dance comp starts Thursday
Wednesday 28 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
The reigning 2020 Mire Ura junior boys champion Aporo William will return to the stage tomorrow night to defend his title.
Covid-19 alert level system linked to NZ
Wednesday 28 April 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National
Prime Minster Mark Brown says the country is tracking well to prepare for a potential travel bubble with Aotearoa as the country’s Covid-19 alert system is overhauled to align it with New Zealand’s.
A coconut with three eyes to treasure
Wednesday 28 April 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in National, Outer Islands
A three-eyed coconut found on Sunday on the island of Penrhyn is causing interest as they are rare, and said to bring good luck.
Shark caught and released
Wednesday 28 April 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
The catching of a male tiger shark on Monday highlights the difficulties local fishers can have when interacting with sharks, and the need for further education to ensure the ‘near threatened’ animals are protected when accidentally caught.
Family unveils WWI soldier’s headstone
Tuesday 27 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Seventy-eight years after his death, the headstone unveiling ceremony for Private Namiro Mauore Service No. 60657 was held at the Nikao cemetery on Saturday morning.
Buyers scramble as ship unloads eggs
Tuesday 27 April 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Eggs return to Rarotonga’s store shelves today after a week of low stock.
Conference seeks a better life for women
Tuesday 27 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Local women are meeting to look for solutions on issues such as gender-based violence, the empowerment of women in business, and climate justice.
Taro heads to a hungry NZ market
Tuesday 27 April 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Economy, National
Following a successful first run, Aitutaki growers are preparing a second shipment of taro for export to New Zealand.
Stabbed or fell? Police investigate
Monday 26 April 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Crime, National
Police are investigating an alleged stabbing incident that occurred in Arorangi over the weekend.
Anzac Dawn Service returns to the Cenotaph
Monday 26 April 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
It was a welcome sight for many as the Anzac Dawn Service returned to the Cenotaph in Avarua yesterday, after Covid-19 meeting restrictions put a hold on the remembrance ceremony being held there last year.
Government gives market ‘seal of approval’ despite scathing audit report
Monday 26 April 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Government’s investment corporation says although proper processes may have not been taken, they viewed the sealing of the Punanga Nui Market as being positive.
Rarotonga water treatment waste ‘no gift to growers’
Monday 26 April 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment, National
The proposal to reuse sludge from the new Rarotonga water treatment system for horticulture has been met with criticism from the local organic growers’ association.
Natura e te Moana e Atiu
Saturday 24 April 2021 | Written by Te Ipukarea Society | Published in Environment, National
On Tuesday this week, 19 students from Apii Enuamanu in Atiu jumped in the back of trucks, armed with cameras and heads filled with ideas on how to best capture images of what the environment means to them.
The psychology of a staycation
Saturday 24 April 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
Staycations have taken off around the world during the Covid-19 pandemic, and the phenomenon hasn’t escaped the Cook Islands. CI News take a look into why we need to get away, even if it might only be a short drive away from home.
Dengue fever cases climbing
Saturday 24 April 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
The dengue fever outbreak shows no signs of abating with the total number of suspected, probable and confirmed cases of type-2 dengue sitting at 317.
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