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Normal right turn, road crash accused tells court
Saturday 24 April 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
The defendant facing a charge of careless driving causing injury has testified that she performed a normal right turn into Friendly Mart in Arorangi
Government names new Police Commissioner
Saturday 24 April 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Local, National
The country’s new Police Commissioner is James Keenan, the first Cook Islander to achieve the rank of commissioned officer in the New Zealand Police force.
Vaka Puaikura farewells a warrior son
Friday 23 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
One of Vaka Puaikura’s steadfast and devoted sons, Beresford Henry Heather – also known as ‘Black’ – passed away last Sunday at the Rarotonga Hospital. He was 59 years old.
SIX60 show to be streamed live to Cook Islands from Eden Park
Friday 23 April 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
New Zealand band SIX60 will play a ‘history-making’ concert at Eden Park tonight that will be streamed live to the Cook Islands on Pasifika TV.
Pukapuka targets crown-of-thorns starfish
Friday 23 April 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Environment, National
Pukapuka is working to remove crown-of-thorns starfish – taramea – from the Northern Group atoll’s reef to prevent the damage that it causes to the coral.
A veteran’s headstone unveiling
Friday 23 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The journey of searching for and connecting families of WWI soldiers is an emotional one, says the country’s chief archivist, Paula Paniani.
Road crash case in court
Friday 23 April 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
Emotions were high in yesterday’s High Court sitting as two New Zealanders recalled a road accident that ruined their Rarotonga holiday.
Health ministry monitoring mysterious virus
Friday 23 April 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Health, National
An unidentified virus is spreading amongst residents, while the dengue outbreak continues to also put stress on the healthcare system with increased hospitalisations.
Singing and dancing loud and proud
Friday 23 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
The annual Rarotonga Schools Culture Festival on Wednesday night displayed passionate and inspiring performances from each group.
‘Giving back to the community’
Thursday 22 April 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Community members praise tree trimming and maintenance work led by a former deputy prime minister who is expected to contest the 2022 general election.
Students raise the roof for Cook Islands culture
Thursday 22 April 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Culture, National
The national sports arena was brought to life on Tuesday night with the dancing and singing of young Cook Islanders proudly showcasing their culture on the opening night at the Rarotonga Schools’ Culture Festival.
Puna aims to keep Forum together
Thursday 22 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics
The incoming Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum intends to push ‘as hard and as fast as I can, so that the Forum family will remain intact and complete as it is’.
Government receives $20m from NZ for Covid-19 economic response
Thursday 22 April 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Health, National
The Cook Islands government has confirmed $20 million it received from their New Zealand counterpart will go towards the Covid-19 Economic Response Plan (ERP).
ANZAC focus on the sacrifices of women
Thursday 22 April 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Local, National
The ANZAC Day Dawn Service this Sunday will have a special focus on women’s sacrifices.
Vainerere is back in the House
Thursday 22 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics
Tangata Vainerere was officially confirmed as the new Clerk of Parliament – for the second time around – by the Parliament, just over a year after he was sacked in March 2020.
Govt holds accreditation ceremony for former PM
Wednesday 21 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Government yesterday held an accreditation ceremony for former prime minister and incoming Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum Henry Puna.
New machines to lift food production
Wednesday 21 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands
New machinery for Mauke and Atiu will help the islands increase food production and the expansion of growing areas.
Fair play goal for telecom ‘ref’
Wednesday 21 April 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Technology
Bernard Hill is here to make sure our internet providers play fair. Hill was appointed to a three-year term at the beginning of last year as the chair of the Competition and Regulatory Authority.
Lawyer chases police for answers
Wednesday 21 April 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National
A lack of response from Cook Islands Police Service on its conduct during an investigation has prompted a Rarotonga lawyer to file a complaint with the Ombudsman.
Flowers bring happiness
Wednesday 21 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Fragrant tipani (frangipani), deep red desert roses, splashes of purple, striking orchids and bright bromeliads provide an explosion of colour in the front yard of Ngatere Rae’s home in Aitutaki.
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