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Manuae Enua Conservation Trust sets out its goals in policy document
Tuesday 7 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, Local, National
Employing rangers, stamping out the illegal taking of pa’ua and establishing eco-tourism are top of the priority list for the Manuae Enua Conservation Trust.
Avarua Wharf’s wastewater system installed
Tuesday 7 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The new Avarua Wharf Wastewater Improvement System located at the Maire Nui Park (across from the Margarita’s Bistro and Bar) in town is completed.
New daycare born from ‘too short’ maternity leave
Tuesday 7 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National
A first-time mum’s desire to spend more time with her infant daughter has seen the birth of Rarotonga’s newest daycare.
Woman, 53, charged with drink driving following weekend crash
Tuesday 7 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, Local, National
A 53-year-old woman spent a night in custody following an early morning drink driving incident on Rarotonga.
Rarotonga warmer and dryer, reveals climate change report
Tuesday 7 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National, Regional
Rarotonga is getting warmer and dryer as surveys show increasing temperatures and decreasing rainfall. - ‘Annual rainfall has decreased significantly in Rarotonga since 1951’
Major support in bid to repeal anti-gay laws
Tuesday 7 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Culture, Local, National
A Cook Islands-based organisation that supports LGBTQI rights is welcoming the calls from Pope Francis to decriminalise homosexuality and calling on the Cook Islands Government to follow suit.
No changes to Cabinet lineup: PM
Tuesday 7 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Politics
Prime Minister Mark Brown says he is not looking to make any changes to his Cabinet.
Steel ‘Guardrail Fence’ replaces removed toa trees at Apii Takitumu
Tuesday 7 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, Local, National
The installation of the new “Guardrail Fence” by the Cook Islands Building Supplies at Apii Takitumu is expected to be completed this week.
Tennis eyes international tournaments
Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Sports, Tennis
Tennis Cook Islands held its annual general meeting this week where president Davina Hosking-Ashford was re-elected to lead the association for another term.
Tupa, Tiere lead St Joseph’s student leadership group
Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National
Sixteen Year 6 students were inducted as prefects at the St Joseph’s Primary School this week.
12 inducted to lead Apii Takitumu
Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education, National
Twelve students from Apii Takitumu were inducted as the school’s 2023 prefects in a special ceremony yesterday morning at the Holy Spirit Revival church in Matavera.
Providing an experience to remember
Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Go Local
An Aitutaki-based lagoon cruise tour company allows guests to choose their own adventure, giving them an experience to remember.
A failure to connect? Leading telecom provider in spotlight
Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Features, In Depth
The status of Vodafone as the lead controller of the telecommunications market in the Cook Islands has come under scrutiny thanks to a major report.
Serving with dignity and respect
Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features
After three years on watch as the Police Maritime Surveillance Advisor, Lieutenant Commander Mark Te Kani MNZM, departed Rarotonga last month with his wife Deb and grandson. He has been described as a ‘true gentlemen’ one with mana, who carried himself with quiet dignity and respect for maritime and the crew.
Preserving Cook Islands culture
Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Cook Islands performing arts classes are starting next week to give children the opportunity to identify with their heritage in a nurtured, cultural environment.
Pacific Oceania loses in dramatic tie
Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Sports, Tennis
Brett Baudinet’s Pacific Oceania tennis team lost a dramatic Davis Cup tie in Barbados by three games to two.
Ruta Mave: Art for art’s sake – give them some money for God’s sake
Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by Ruta Tangiiau Mave | Published in Opinion
Art for art’s sake according to Oscar Wilde meant art need not express anything but itself. He put the value on artistry above anything else and regarded life as a kind of art form, to be lived beautifully, writes Ruta Mave.
In brief: Court news
Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Court, National
Court matters heard on January 2, 2023.
Air New Zealand legal cost details still up in the air
Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Travel
New information is likely to emerge this week as the total cost to Cook Islands taxpayers in a multi-million-dollar tax case involving Air New Zealand is still to be revealed.
USP Cook Islands director welcomes Fiji funding and Vice Chancellor’s return
Monday 6 February 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National
University of the South Pacific (USP) Cook Islands director Dr Debi Futter-Puati is pleased to hear the newly elected Fiji Government will release funds to the institution.
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