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Earthquake topples hotel in Taiwan

Wednesday 7 February 2018 | Published in Regional

TAIWAN – A magnitude-6.4 earthquake has struck near the coastal city of Hualien in Taiwan, the US Geological Survey (USGS) says, leaving two people dead, more than 100 injured and causing buildings including a hotel to collapse.


Billions evaporate as shares slump

Wednesday 7 February 2018 | Published in Regional

WORLD – Fears of another plunge in Wall Street shares proved unfounded on Tuesday after the Dow Jones shrugged off an initial 500-point drop to post early gains.


Community support boosts Tupapa

Tuesday 6 February 2018 | Published in Football

The Tupapa Maraerenga soccer team were given a rousing reception when they arrived home on Tuesday following their successful run at the OFC Champions League Qualifiers in American Samoa.

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'Where is the money?'

Tuesday 6 February 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor

The letter from ‘Ever Hopeful but Ever Dismayed’ (EHBED) in CINews on Saturday was correct in criticising “the current mob in political power”, our current government.


'Shocked and appalled' by tax wipeout

Tuesday 6 February 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor

I was shocked and appalled to see that the tax amnesty announced by the government last year has now been broadened to include the actual tax amount owed by some careless, and in other cases unscrupulous, business owners to the tune of some $5 million in unpaid taxes.


Traditional dance school on the cards

Tuesday 6 February 2018 | Published in Local

Seasoned traditional dancer Pastor Ngarima George is looking for opportunities to pass on his knowledge – and is thinking that setting up a dance school might be a good way to go.


Don't blame police for doing their duty

Tuesday 6 February 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Speaking as a former police officer in the dog control division, I have to say it is very disappointing to read about people complaining about what these police officers, both men and women, have to do in the line of duty.

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Tax reporting software selected

Tuesday 6 February 2018 | Published in Local

The Cook Islands government has selected Digimap Ltd to provide a software solution and services to meet the country’s Automatic Exchange of Information for tax purposes (AEOI) reporting commitments.


Depressions pose no threat

Tuesday 6 February 2018 | Published in Weather

Despite the presence of two tropical depressions in the Southwest Pacific this week, the Cook Islands are not at risk from a cyclone, says the Met Office.


Top NZ movie screens for Waitangi Day

Tuesday 6 February 2018 | Published in Local

The most critically acclaimed home grown New Zealand movie that pulled in audiences in New Zealand, Australia and America, will be shown in the Cook Islands for the first time on Friday night. The Hunt For The Wilderpeople, the zany adventure comedy directed by Taika Waititi, New Zealand’s hottest director right now,will be screened to mark Waitangi Day, and as a fundraiser for the Aotearoa Society.

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Atiuans give thanks for funeral help

Tuesday 6 February 2018 | Published in Outer Islands

The secretary of the Atiu community has extended a big meitaki to all of those who help organise the funeral of the late Ada Teaupurepure Rongomatane Ariki.

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'Watershed moment' for Marae Moana

Tuesday 6 February 2018 | Published in Local

Prime minister Henry Puna says it was “a watershed moment” when the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) to the Marae Moana Council had its first meeting the week before last.

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Police to clarify dog legislation

Tuesday 6 February 2018 | Published in Local

As the debate over dog registrations on Rarotonga rumbles on, the police have conceded that “legal clarifications” over the legislation that governs pet ownership are required.


Problematic properties need urgent review

Tuesday 6 February 2018 | Published in Opinion

A couple of days ago, the finance minister and minister for the Cook Islands Investment Corporation announced the appointment of a new chief executive.


Urgent need to invest in our people

Tuesday 6 February 2018 | Published in Opinion

It’s time to invest in the future of our people


Positive relationships a spiritual must

Tuesday 6 February 2018 | Published in Opinion

The other day, my husband Dan and I were out for lunch.


Low-cost garden fun to make

Tuesday 6 February 2018 | Published in Environment

A keyhole garden is a low cost home garden that is not only fun to make but very effective in producing a variety of yummy and nutritious vegetables.

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Haunted by ghosts of lost opportunity

Tuesday 6 February 2018 | Published in Local

What is there to fear in an abandoned building? What ghosts haunt the empty rooms of a luxury resort complex fallen into ruin?


USP finances prompt verbal stoush

Tuesday 6 February 2018 | Published in Local

The 50th anniversary of the University of the South Pacific on Wednesday night saw finance minister Mark Brown and USP campus director Rod Dixon disagree about how much money is actually available to the university from the government.


Time for a change at Sea Eagles: critic

Tuesday 6 February 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor

It pains me greatly to see the Ngatangiia/Matavera Sea Eagles club, once a strong and vibrant league club, literally fall apart before the blow of the first whistle for this year’s league competition.


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