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Businesses look forward to high profile awards

Wednesday 29 November 2017 | Published in Local

Applications for the 2018 Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Awards have been open for several weeks and many of the island’s tourism businesses are busy working on their applications to the industry’s most eagerly-anticipated event.


Aitutaki man faces indecent assault charges

Wednesday 29 November 2017 | Published in Local

A jury of eight women and four men are deciding the fate of a young man charged with indecent assault this week during a criminal jury trial that began on Monday, on the first day of a two-week High Court session.


US ambassador here for a week

Wednesday 29 November 2017 | Published in Local

The US Ambassador to New Zealand, Scott Brown, is in Rarotonga this week to meet with government representatives and the Chamber of Commerce.

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Aircon units vital: College

Wednesday 29 November 2017 | Published in Local

Air conditioning units installed in new buildings at Tereora College are fitted with a common HFC refrigerant, but can be retrofitted when proven alternatives with similar efficiency ratings are available, a spokesman for the project management unit says.


Students hit with law, ministers untouched

Tuesday 28 November 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor

“Tea Totaller’s” letter in Saturday’s CI News, raised several valid issues of concern, particularly the motorcycle helmet controversy involving our school children.

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Young artists reap rewards

Tuesday 28 November 2017 | Published in Local

Leading up to the arrival of the Queen’s Baton earlier this month, the Just Play ran its fourth colouring competition, with a cluster of schools selected to participate.

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Fine alternative and bicycle helmets could be solution

Tuesday 28 November 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor

There has been considerable debate in the media recently about the helmet law for motorcyclists – there is no doubt that this law was dreamed up by the type of committee that was supposed to design a horse and came up with a camel.


Motorcycle defect said to have caused Matavera smash

Tuesday 28 November 2017 | Published in Local

An accident on the main road at Matavera involving a motorcyclist and passenger prompted a police callout shortly before 6pm on Saturday evening.


Water intake meetings planned

Tuesday 28 November 2017 | Published in Local

Consultation meetings for landowners and Aronga Mana are being organised to provide information about proposed upgrades to the 10 water intakes around Rarotonga under the Te Mato Vai project.


Nikao Sokattak win race to second place

Monday 27 November 2017 | Published in Football

It was a good soccer day for Nikao Sokattak who won their last round of games of the championship to claim second spot for the premier men’s team.

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Don't treat Rarotonga's roads like they're race tracks

Monday 27 November 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals

Regarding the story headlined, “Local drivers urged to slow down (CINews November 20), I agree.


Domestic disputes prompt police calls

Monday 27 November 2017 | Published in Local

The recent spate of domestic disputes and domestic violence on the island continued over the weekend, with the Cook Islands Police Service receiving five callouts to homes around Rarotonga.


Anniversary milestone for culture

Monday 27 November 2017 | Published in Local

Friday was a milestone for Cook Islands culture, as the National Auditorium and the Te Puna Korero Complex celebrated their 25th anniversary.

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Four colleges in speech contest

Monday 27 November 2017 | Published in Local

Fourteen secondary school students will compete Monday’s speech contest coordinated by the Cook Islands National Environment Service in partnership with the Tauranga Vananga (Ministry of Cultural Development).


Crash means longer stay for tourist

Monday 27 November 2017 | Published in Local

A visiting Polish tourist has ended up staying on Rarotonga longer than he intended, after an appearance in the Avarua High Court this week.

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Watch those fruit sellers

Monday 27 November 2017 | Published in Local

Police are alerting Rarotonga residents to be alertful if they are approached by individuals going door-to-door and claiming to be selling produce.


Sale to benefit insurance clients

Monday 27 November 2017 | Published in Local

Cook Islands clients of Sovereign Insurance are set to become part of the biggest life insurance company in Asia-Pacific and the leading life insurer in both New Zealand and Australia.


Last round of games to decide placings

Monday 27 November 2017 | Published in Football

Round 14 is set out to be one of the most significant weekends of the 2017 Round cup football competition, as two contenders for the second spot on the Van’s Premier men’s points table meet over two games.


Country's laws work in strange ways...

Monday 27 November 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Excuse me Trevor Pitt, but in your letter “ Young not exempt from the law,” you forgot to mention anything about politicians being exempt from the law.

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Rutaki shows way in re-using 'junk'

Monday 27 November 2017 | Published in Local

Despite being one of the smallest schools on the island, Apii Rutaki still managed to hold a successful enterprise day on Thursday this week.

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