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Group effort stops fire

Friday 26 February 2016 | Published in Outer Islands

A bush fire lit up about 350 hectares of land on the Rangimotia hill on Wednesday of last week, destroying valuable pine and acacia trees on the island of Mangaia.

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Passing the buck on cyclone hazards

Friday 26 February 2016 | Published in Weather

Old and unsafe buildings and trees on Rarotonga could quickly be transformed into lethal weapons if a cyclone hits the island.

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Penrhyn claims called 'nonsensical'

Friday 26 February 2016 | Published in Outer Islands

The “outburst” by lawyer and former Penrhyn MP Wilkie Rasmussen involving alleged government plans to establish a huge fishing base on the island belongs in “gaga-land,” says prime minister Henry Puna’s media adviser, Trevor Pitt.


'Mr Manganese' is right on target

Thursday 25 February 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Sir, I cannot agree more with Mr Manganese that both our globe-trotting Prime Minister and Paul Lynch from the Seabed Minerals Authority (SMA) need to pull their heads out of the clouds, face reality and acknowledge that any possible future exploitation of the minerals that lie 3,000 to 5,000 metres down on our country’s seabed will remain untouched and not mined for at least another 50 to 100 years.


Build jetty in the right place this time

Thursday 25 February 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, In regard to the story on page two of Tuesday’s CI News about the cruise ships that failed to offload passengers in town due to sea swells.


NZ immigration issue clarified

Thursday 25 February 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I just want to clarify that there are New Zealand Maori who are descendants through recent biological parents who are Cook Islanders and hence meet the criteria for descent from a Cook Islander.


Lessons to learn from Cyclone Winston

Thursday 25 February 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor On January 15 2014 you published my letter, “Lessons to learn from Tropical Cyclone Ian,” severe category 5 TC Ian having ploughed through the Tongan Ha’apai group some days before.

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New era for TV on Palmerston Island

Thursday 25 February 2016 | Published in Outer Islands

ON an atoll 500 kilometres away from the Cooks capital are 63 highly excited Palmerston residents eager to get home to watch their new television sets to catch up on the daily local news.

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Vaka Pride contest gains momentum

Thursday 25 February 2016 | Published in Local

The second round of judging in the Vaka Pride competition has been completed, with bonus tally points now being finalised.

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Few at meeting, but feedback valued

Thursday 25 February 2016 | Published in Local

A Cabinet-approved presentation was held Monday afternoon at the Princess Ann Hall to allow open discussion on the Tereora College redevelopment plan.


Water shortage gives pupils half-day off

Thursday 25 February 2016 | Published in Local

Nukutere College students knocked off school extra early yesterday after water supplies ran out.


Booklet launch marks a special relationship...

Thursday 25 February 2016 | Published in Local

A beautifully-produced booklet commemorating 50 years of close relationship between the Cook Islands and New Zealand was launched at Ngatipa, the residence of the New Zealand High Commissioner, yesterday evening.

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House renovation reveals 1960's news

Thursday 25 February 2016 | Published in Local

You never know what you’ve got lurking in the walls and floor of your house until you have a close look.

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Cyclone possible, says Met Service head

Thursday 25 February 2016 | Published in Weather

A tropical disturbance located in the Southern Cook Islands could form into a tropical cyclone over the next 24 hours.


Penrhyn to fight plans for harbour

Thursday 25 February 2016 | Published in Outer Islands

‘We will fight’ vows former Penrhyn MP.

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Please just stick to the facts, Tim

Wednesday 24 February 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor In CI News on February 22 Tim Tepaki stated:


Thanks Te Tuhi, but no thanks

Wednesday 24 February 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals

Thanks for the insight Te Tuhi. Our laws are just fine. We don’t need New Zealand Maori to be instantly recognised as Cook Islanders. The link is too distant, going back too far. Maori have made a mess of their land issues and lost a lot of their land. We’re happy with our lease and occupation right system thank you.


More on immigration

Wednesday 24 February 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I refer to Te Tuhi Kelly’s article in Tuesday’s CI News


When politicians fail to meet expectations

Wednesday 24 February 2016 | Published in Opinion

Politics is a game for gentlemen and ladies.


Guides connect with community

Wednesday 24 February 2016 | Published in Local

The oldest non-government organisation in the country, Girl Guides Cook Islands, celebrated World Thinking Day at the Sinai Hall in Avarua on Tuesday.

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