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Penryhn travel problems very real

Saturday 7 May 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor

As a follow up to my letter printed in CI News on May 3, with the headline, “Tiare Taporo news revives bad memories.”


'Leader of the opposition' wasting time

Saturday 7 May 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Having read Wilkie Rasmussen’s article of 1 May headed “Tongareva gold rush an illusion”, I could be excused for thinking the poor fellow is delusional: Gold rush teaa?


Our sacred trust to care for the islands

Saturday 7 May 2016 | Published in Opinion

One way to think of the place where one lives is that it is a sacred trust.


Aitutaki legend helps students learn Maori

Saturday 7 May 2016 | Published in Local

It was back to their roots for the Year 7 and 8 students of Titikaveka College who were introduced to the Maori language in the build-up to Literacy Week which will be celebrated next week.

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Hotel a winner for weddings

Saturday 7 May 2016 | Published in Hot on the Rock

Muri Beach Club Hotel should clearly be high on your list of places to check out if you’re looking for the ideal location for your wedding.

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French patrol boat on three-day visit

Saturday 7 May 2016 | Published in Local

Rarotonga is hosting a three-day visit by French patrol ship Arago.

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Group promotes organic farming

Saturday 7 May 2016 | Published in Local

The revived Titikaveka Growers’ Association (TGA) aims to promote alternative farming practices that are sustainable and environmentally friendly.

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Worms teach Mauke pupils vital lessons

Saturday 7 May 2016 | Published in Outer Islands

Te Ipukarea Society’s waste management project has wriggled its way to Mauke School.

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Clam bleaching poses threat to Manihiki pearls

Saturday 7 May 2016 | Published in Outer Islands

Widespread pa’ua (clam) bleaching has been reported in Manihiki this month as the global bleaching event continues as a result of the current strong El Niño.

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Bid to boost interest in reading

Saturday 7 May 2016 | Published in Local

IN an effort to increase interest in reading books and the country’s literacy level, the Ministry of Education will begin a week-long “Books in Homes Project” in five schools on Monday.


Colouring contest winner with young

Saturday 7 May 2016 | Published in Local

The Cook Islands Road Safety Council is putting more emphasis on educating the younger generation on road safety.


Presentation on plants

Saturday 7 May 2016 | Published in Local

The Cook Islands Library and Museum Society has organised a presentation titled Plants of the Canoe People to be held at USP on Monday


Big turnout for dancing contest

Saturday 7 May 2016 | Published in Local

The Senior National Dancer of the Year final on Thursday night was the last show in the Ministry of Culture’s national dance competition for this year.

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New business rules proposed

Saturday 7 May 2016 | Published in Local

The Koutu Nui want to see a new law that would require permanent residents to be married to a local person to be able to start a business in the Cook Islands.


Aronga Mana want PR freeze

Saturday 7 May 2016 | Published in Local

Traditional leaders are calling for swift action from the government to implement a moratorium on issuing any new permanent residencies and for the freeze to be backdated to January 1, 2016. The Koutu Nui want in place clear guidelines and criteria on the process of approving future PRs. This is to include an agreed limit on the number of permanent residents the country can have at any


Climate financing an 'utmost priority'

Friday 6 May 2016 | Published in Local

Pacific Small Island Developing States (PSIDS) are urging the Asian Development Bank (ADB) as one of its main multilateral banker, not to segregate climate and development finance.


Death of pastor's wife highlights issues facing Christians in China

Friday 6 May 2016 | Published in Church Talk

Last month’s widely reported death by suffocation of Ding Cuimei, the wife of a pastor in China’s Henan province, has shocked Christians worldwide.


Brown praises ADB decision

Friday 6 May 2016 | Published in Local

Pacific Small Island Developing States have welcomed the decision by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to develop a contingent credit line to finance post-disaster recovery.


Observations on taking a risk

Friday 6 May 2016 | Published in Church Talk

It is interesting to take note of the different things people do, and why they decide to do them.


Credit for water station belongs to New Zealand

Friday 6 May 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor

I appreciate some of points raised by Tupapa Maraerenga MP George Maggie in the Cook Islands News on Saturday April 30.


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