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Vaka united on land rules
Saturday 19 September 2015 | Published in Politics
Opposition to the practice note on land occupation rights is gaining momentum in Rarotonga, with all three Vaka standing together against rules that will affect every landowner in the country.
Worried wait for wave
Friday 18 September 2015 | Published in Local
It was all hands on deck across the country during the tsunami warning on Wednesday night as Cook Islanders banded together to stay safe during the anxious wait.
Reunion tickets in hot demand
Friday 18 September 2015 | Published in Local
If you don’t yet have a ticket for the Rotaract Black and White Reunion, you’d better be in quickly.
Concentration's the key…
Friday 18 September 2015 | Published in Local
Concentration is essential when you’re working in the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute kitchen, and aspiring chef Stephanie Tua displayed plenty of it as she prepared local produce for the student-led “Kai Reka” restaurant this week.
Plastic bag fee helps environment
Friday 18 September 2015 | Published in Environment
As a further step in fighting the ongoing battle against plastic bags ending up in Rarotonga’s landfill, CITC will raise the price of its plastic shopping bags to 20 cents on Clean up the World Day, today.
Submissions still hard job
Friday 18 September 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor In response to Valentino Wichman’s reply regarding my letter published on Monday, September 14.
High Commission helps artist visitors
Friday 18 September 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I wanted to thank the Cook Islands High Commissioner Tiki Matapo and his staff in Wellington including Rosie Blake at the consulate office in Auckland for their support in hosting our small delegation of artists who travelled to New Zealand on an exchange programme.
Tax officers decline talkback
Friday 18 September 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, My one-sided radio talkback mentioned by accountant Mike Carr in last Saturday’s CI News certainly lacked spark, variety and depth.
Visitors treated to island's best views
Friday 18 September 2015 | Published in Local
Visiting teachers from Australia were treated to some of the best views on Rarotonga last weekend, with a guided walk by the St Joseph’s Scout Troop.
Penrhyn fuel depot begins to take shape
Friday 18 September 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
The crucial new fuel depot on Penrhyn is beginning to take shape at Omoko wharf, thanks to the hardworking Exercise Tropic Twilight contingent.
RWC's demolition men
Friday 18 September 2015 | Published in Rugby Union
The wrecking balls are the most fearsome runners and dangerous ball-carriers in the game - give these boys the 'pill' and they will leave the opposition defensive line in smithereens.
Police complaint over land deal
Thursday 17 September 2015 | Published in Politics
A formal police complaint has been laid by a local businessman against Manihiki land claimants who allegedly threatened to vandalise the islands’ two solar power plants if government didn’t advance them land compensation monies.
Peace Day promotes partnerships, dignity
Thursday 17 September 2015 | Published in Local
A day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples, is just around the corner.
Heather hits at 'double standards'
Thursday 17 September 2015 | Published in Politics
Opposition Democratic Party leader William “Smiley” Heather says he is surprised at the Prime Minister’s “double standards”.
Wave warning prompts police action
Thursday 17 September 2015 | Published in Weather
A national command and coordination centre was set up at the Cook Islands Police headquarters on Rarotonga yesterday following a tsunami warning for the islands of Rarotonga, Penrhyn and Pukapuka.
Occupation right changes stir action
Thursday 17 September 2015 | Published in Politics
It appears likely a call for a moratorium on the Land Court dealing with occupation right applications will be made by the three Vaka on Rarotonga.
MFEM to review Act
Thursday 17 September 2015 | Published in Politics
The Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) has started a review of the MFEM Act 1996/97 with the aim of continuing the process of improving public finance management in a modern Cook Islands context.
NZ citizenship and the UN
Thursday 17 September 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Regarding the recent conversations concerning Government’s initiative to explore UN membership and engage directly with other governments to explore aid options to save us.
Occupation rights
Thursday 17 September 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The Wednesday edition of Cook Islands News contains a number of errors.
Need for sex debate
Thursday 17 September 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Regarding the recent smoke signal in CI News about the need for a “sex debate,” I believe the law does not allow middle-aged men in positions of power to have sex with impressionable 16-year-olds, especially if the young person involved is in a subservient post or working relationship to the older man.
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