National
Imanuela picks its 2019 prefects
Saturday 23 March 2019 | Published in Education
Imanuela Akatemia school in Ngatangiia appointed their new prefects this month.
Lots to do, eat and see at market
Saturday 23 March 2019 | Published in Local
During one of my weekly Saturday trips to Punanga Nui Market in downtown Avarua I visited a hut named Mokoero Arts and Crafts, owned by Sharon and Henry Tavioni, located near the stage where the island show is performed every Saturday.
Getting to know NZ's new top diplomat in Cooks
Saturday 23 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Tessa Te Mata was appointed the New Zealand High Commissioner to the Cook Islands last year. Te Mata took over the role last month. She is the second female high commissioner in the Cook Islands and woman of Pacific heritage to head a New Zealand diplomatic post in the Pacific. Te Mata, a qualified lawyer, is also of Cook Islands descent. CI News senior journalist Rashneel Kumar talked to Te Mata about her goals, challenges and anticipations in her new role.
SmartPac insurance for smaller businesses
Saturday 23 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
There are times when the unthinkable or preventable happens to your business and you don’t have insurance to cover the expenses.
Balcony accused gets 2 years' jail
Saturday 23 March 2019 | Published in Crime
A man who was found guilty for a charge of intent to cause grievous bodily harm was sentenced to two years and nine-months imprisonment by the Cook Islands High Court yesterday.
Forgery complaint against MP
Saturday 23 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Politics
Police have confirmed they have received a complaint related to a prominent Member of Parliament of the Cook Islands.
And the Golden Ukulele award goes to... Papa Jake
Friday 22 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Iconic musician Jake Numanga also well known as Papa Jake, received the Golden Ukulele Award on Wednesday evening at the National Auditorium.
Advancing Rarotonga's stormwater management
Friday 22 March 2019 | Published in Environment
Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) co-ordinates the Pacific International Waters Ridge to Reef Project (the Project), a relatively small project, that looks at capacity building, public private partnerships and monitoring land-based activities and their effects on the environment.
Man warned on dope: Next time it's prison
Friday 22 March 2019 | Published in Crime
A 24-year-old man was sentenced to 18-months’ probation and has been warned by the Cook Islands High Court if he re-offends he would face imprisonment.
National Environment Service has a new head
Friday 22 March 2019 | Published in Politics
The Public Service Commissioner Russell Thomas is pleased to announce the appointment of Nga Puna as the new director for the National Environment Service (NES).
Well-known Kiwi personality on Raro for vacation
Friday 22 March 2019 | Published in Local
New Zealand’s well-known transgender personality, Mary Haddock-Staniland and husband William Staniland, an executive with New Zealand Rail, are currently on Rarotonga to mark their five-year wedding anniversary.
Progressive over climate change
Friday 22 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Prime minister Henry Puna says the country wants to be progressive rather than defensive on both the mitigation and adaptation fronts when it comes to climate change.
Meth case a first in Cooks
Friday 22 March 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The first methamphetamine case for the nation was brought before the Cook Islands High Court yesterday.
Police tribute to shooting victims
Thursday 21 March 2019 | Published in Crime
As if the Hand of God had spread wide over Rarotonga, a rainbow emerged in the distance as the Police Service held its own prayers yesterday in commemoration of the tragedy of last week’s terrorist attack in Christchurch.
Determined Talbot completes 872kms
Thursday 21 March 2019 | Published in Local
Creative Trail walker James Talbot continues his journey on the Te Araroa Trail of 3200 kilometres in New Zealand and has completed 873 kilometres. Talbot is aiming to raise $300,000 for the Creative Centre in Rarotonga and through the Creative Trail Feb 2019 Give a Little page he has currently raised $8,910 from 136 donors. He made it to Waiau Hut walking 25kilometres yesterday in 7.25 hours. On his social page, Talbot said that this was the second highest peak of the trail and he made it to the top and over. It was his toughest climb. He called himself a mountaineer! On Day 47 of his walk, Talbot was at Hurunui Hut where he walked 23 kilometres and the next day he walked 23.9 kilometres in 8.25 hours to reach Hope Halfway Hut for the weekend. He went on to Boyle Village Cabin where he made it to Boyle Village Outdoor Recreational Centre walking 19.4 kilometres in 6.25 hours. Talbot said the track to Boyle Village was through a forest where it was nothing too serious or difficult with grasslands over the top of the hill until arriving at the Windy point carpark. “Then it was all road walking to Boyle ... ankle is sore again.” He said: “Met Nick and Carolyn who run the place, got my resupply box (they normally charge $20) for free when I mentioned the Creative Trail. Asked about accommodation and payment and they had a small bunk room for $20, plus food. Talbot said he made plans for the next five days where he would be crossing Waiau Pass which needs to be in good weather. He later made it to Anne Hut where he walked 28 kilometres in 9.25 hours. He is expected to be in Wellington in early April.
Cooks at summit on arts and culture
Thursday 21 March 2019 | Published in Culture
The Secretary of Cultural Development Anthony Turua attended the 8th World Summit on Arts and Culture in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from March 11–14.
NZ documentary team focuses on Mama Vara
Thursday 21 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A New Zealand-based filmmaker is producing a documentary on local cultural icon Vara Hunter – affectionately known as Mama Vara.
$800 fine for having bong
Thursday 21 March 2019 | Published in Crime
Nooroa Manarangi appeared before Chief Justice Sir Hugh Williams QC for sentencing at the Cook Islands High Court yesterday. Manarangi entered a guilty plea to one count of possessing a utensil for smoking marijuana.
Parents call for news of missing daughter
Thursday 21 March 2019 | Published in Local
Tepuna Motors manager, Ravin Chand, is urging the public to come forward on any news they may have of the whereabouts of his daughter who has been missing since Tuesday morning.
Youth council's new execs
Thursday 21 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Politics
Last week on March 13 the Cook Islands National Youth Council (CINYC) elected the 2019 -2021 executive committee at their triennial general meeting held at the Atiu hostel.
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