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Culture essential part of the market

Friday 17 June 2016 | Published in Local

Culture is a vital part of life in the Cook Islands and nowhere is it showcased more enthusiastically than at the Punanganui Market on Saturday mornings.


Big fish a bonus for senior whale-watchers

Friday 17 June 2016 | Published in Local

Members of a group of senior visitors from Australia are celebrating their luck after catching a massive sailfish weighing 116 pounds off the Edgewater Resort and Spa yesterday.

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Community service breach means jail

Friday 17 June 2016 | Published in Local

Justice of Peace John Kenning reiterated in the Cook Islands High Court yesterday, that breaching community service conditions would lead to imprisonment.


Instant information on welfare benefits

Friday 17 June 2016 | Published in Local

A new summary of welfare benefits designed by the Ministry of Internal Affairs clearly outlines the assistance that will be made available to the general public.

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Double celebration for Vaipae rugby

Thursday 16 June 2016 | Published in Touch Rugby

IT WAS double celebration for Vaipae under-13 and U16 rugby teams after the side clinched the junior grade titles at the Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) Aitutaki 7s last week Friday.


Communication the key

Thursday 16 June 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor

IF I UNDERSTAND this correctly from your letter to CI News, Lee Harmon, I am a parent and investing my child into your academy is a huge responsibility for us.


Pacific soldiers' stories in new WW1 book

Thursday 16 June 2016 | Published in Local

NEW ZEALANDER Howard Weddell launched his book titled Soldiers from the Pacific at Ngatipa, the New Zealand High Commissioner’s residence, on Tuesday night.


Bill 'one-sided' say opposition members

Thursday 16 June 2016 | Published in Local

THE OPPOSITION has continued to oppose the 2016 Appropriation Bill stating that it is one-sided and must continue to be debated within the 10-day timeframe allowed for by law.

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MMR responds to EU fishing questions

Thursday 16 June 2016 | Published in Local

THE EUROPEAN Council recently passed a decision ratifying the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Cook Islands and of the Protocol and has delegated power for its signature.

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Mountain landscapes in art show

Thursday 16 June 2016 | Published in Local

AN ART exhibition highlighting the features of Rarotonga’s beautiful landscape will open next Friday.


First whale arrives off island

Thursday 16 June 2016 | Published in Local

One HUMPBACK whale sighting has been reported this week, leading to speculation that the whale season could begin in earnest soon.

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Auckland health clinic 'a milestone'

Thursday 16 June 2016 | Published in Local

The WHANAU Ora Community Clinic in South Auckland has been hailed a “milestone achievement,” by prime minister Henry Puna.

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National U20 men's team set for Tonga

Wednesday 15 June 2016 | Published in Football

The COOK Islands under-20 football men’s team will depart this afternoon for the 2016 OFC U20 Preliminary Championship, scheduled to take place from June 21 to 28 in Nuku’alofa, Tonga.

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CIFA president explains issues

Wednesday 15 June 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor

I REFER to the letter with the heading “CIFA academy policy in need of explanation” published in your paper yesterday.


Programme focuses on united effort

Wednesday 15 June 2016 | Published in Local

ABOUT 10 participants from various walks of life are taking the opportunity to expand their knowledge on environment conservation at the National Environment Services Participatory Three Dimensional Modelling (P3DM) workshop programme which started at the Aroa Nui Hall in Arorangi on Monday.

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Drink-drivers jailed for a year

Wednesday 15 June 2016 | Published in Local

TWO PEOPLE convicted of drink-driving offences were jailed for 12 months, when they appeared for sentencing in the Cook Islands High Court.

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Chance to learn more about war effort

Wednesday 15 June 2016 | Published in Local

A PUBLIC lecture by well-known New Zealand author Howard Weddell at the University of the South Pacific (USP) on Thursday will focus on the hundreds of Pacific soldiers who fought in World War One.


Breast screening next month

Wednesday 15 June 2016 | Published in Local

THE MINISTRY of Health in association with the Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation will hold this year’s mammography screening programme from July 8 to July 22 at Rarotonga Hospital. Obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr May Aung said the programme had been ongoing and the team from New South Wales, Australia who would be conducting the screening had been coming here since 2007.


PM to launch landmark plan

Wednesday 15 June 2016 | Published in Politics

PRIME MINISTER Henry Puna and Finance minister Mark Brown will launch the new National Sustainable Development Plan (NSDP) 2016-2020 at the Office of the Prime Minister on Thursday morning.


CAN SOMEONE please tell me what is so interesting about the BBC news?

Tuesday 14 June 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals

And what was wrong with the One News? I was disappointed to turn the television on to watch the One News to see that the BBC News was on. Can the Cook Islands not afford to pay the One News to be broadcast? Come paa kotou!!


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