Monday 17 December 2018 | Published in Politics
While respectful of the rule of law, the Cook Islands Party-led government says it is extremely disappointed with the Court of Appeal decision on the Rakahanga election.
Monday 17 December 2018 | Published in Local
A Taio Shipping Services vessel is set to begin the long trip to the northern island of Manihiki today.
Monday 17 December 2018 | Published in Politics
Atiu resident Tereapii Porio Maka Kea says Agriculture minister Rose Brown’s reply to his letter to the editor of CINews about government employment issues on Atiu contains “false information.”
Sunday 16 December 2018 | Published in Environment
Yesterday was the last day of the annual meeting of the Western Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC), more commonly known as the Tuna Commission, and the Cook Islands delegation is confident of some positive outcomes.
Sunday 16 December 2018 | Published in Politics
Only three people turned up to a meeting in the dining room of parliament last Wednesday to discuss setting up a new organisation aimed at protecting and preserving the interests of former Members of Parliament.
Sunday 16 December 2018 | Published in Football
After a semifinal weekend that delivered maximum drama, there is plenty to look forward to ahead of the CIFA Knockout Cup Final between Tupapa Maraerenga and Nikao Sokattak in the 4pm Senior Men’s clash at the CIFA Complex.
Sunday 16 December 2018 | Published in Local
Christmas is usually a time for giving and celebrating.
Saturday 15 December 2018 | Published in Local
Astro, of legendary reggae band UB40 took time out this week to answer some questions on the band’s eagerly anticipated concert at the National Auditorium next month. The concert, which will feature world class musicians and what has been touted as the best sound system set up ever seen in the Cook Islands, takes place on January 20.
Friday 14 December 2018 | Published in Local
During my weekly Saturday trip to Punanga Nui market in Avarua, I visited a new local business at the market.
Friday 14 December 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
A key priority for my fellow Pacific Leaders and negotiators attending the 24th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP24), is accessing climate finance, across all finance mechanisms of the UNFCCC and Paris Agreement.
Friday 14 December 2018 | Published in Environment
The community on the island of Mangaia was the first in the Pa Enua (outer islands) to receive the latest seabed minerals update presentation on Wednesday last week, in the meeting house in the main village of Oneroa.
Friday 14 December 2018 | Published in Environment
Rarotonga is now on a Level 3 water warning for drought, says Infrastructure Cook Islands.
Friday 14 December 2018 | Published in Local
The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium is hosting a reunion for past and present staff as well as returning guests, landowners, and the public this weekend.
Friday 14 December 2018 | Published in Church Talk
There are qualities in God we will never fully understand.
Thursday 13 December 2018 | Published in Environment
Infrastructure Cook Islands waste management staff have carried out a survey for the past seven months to get more information on Rarotonga’s littering habits.
Thursday 13 December 2018 | Published in Local
For a great family night out, come along to enjoy the first Kinura Tapunui (Sacred Harp) music festival on Saturday December 15, at the National Auditorium.
Thursday 13 December 2018 | Published in Local
One of the most important traditional ceremonies to be held on Rarotonga for many years brought crowds of spectators to Avatiu yesterday morning as the historic investiture for Makea George Karika Ariki began.
Thursday 13 December 2018 | Published in Local
Low cloud, torrential rain and wind were to blame for the delayed landing of an Air New Zealand Boeing 772 at Rarotonga International Airport on Sunday.
Thursday 13 December 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The letter by “Teariki Terotero”, headlined, “Is this the end of the Demo Party?” in CINews on December 6 really cracked me up. That’s because truth be known, it really should have been headlined, “Is this the end of the CIP government?”
Thursday 13 December 2018 | Published in Politics
Attendance at public consultations late last month for proposed new immigration regulations was disappointing, says Principal Immigration Officer, Kairangi Samuela.