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More funds for e-waste collection

Thursday 11 June 2015 | Published in Technology

Environment Minister Kiriau Turepu has welcomed an additional $100,000 to be provided bi-annually for e-waste collections.


Working in mysterious ways

Thursday 11 June 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor I was surprised to see my photo in the back of Thursday’s CI News as part of an article explaining the next day, Friday June 5, was Environment Day.


Bishop's words not appreciated

Thursday 11 June 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, The idea of freedom of religion has at its heart freedom from religion.


Thanks so much, Cook Islanders!

Thursday 11 June 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, On behalf of all the volunteers, staff, management and board here at Vanuatu Red Cross Society, I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to the people of the Cook Islands and the Cook Islands Red Cross for their generous donation to our Tropical Cyclone Pam recovery operations.


Vanilla growers will receive helping hand

Thursday 11 June 2015 | Published in Local

The Cook Islands government will provide $350,000 over two years to support vanilla growers in the Cook Islands.

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Top-up for disaster fund

Thursday 11 June 2015 | Published in Politics

Finance Minister Mark Brown says an Executive Order will see $300,000 transferred into the Natural Disaster Response Fund in the 2014/15 year, bringing it up to $1 million.


Pension rise for 70s and over

Thursday 11 June 2015 | Published in Local

This year’s Budget has some good news for pensioners – an increase in the pension rates for those aged 70 and over.


More money for FADs

Thursday 11 June 2015 | Published in Local

This year’s Budget will allocate an additional $200,000 over four years to establish fish aggregating devices around the southern islands.


Price control changes mean fuel price drops in pipeline

Thursday 11 June 2015 | Published in Local

Cheaper fuel for Rarotonga residents will be the result of changes announced by the Price Tribunal to the current price control mechanism in the Cook Islands.


Norman George and 'reefer madness'

Thursday 11 June 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor I read with interest Norman George’s scholarly article on the Narcotics and Misuse of Drugs Act.

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Talent galore at inaugural interstate cup

Thursday 11 June 2015 | Published in League

The inaugural Cook Islands Interstate Rugby Cup held at the Kiwi Hawthorn Rugby Club in Melbourne over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend have left players, supporters and the general public asking, ‘When’s the next one?’

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Mining company plays down landowners protest

Wednesday 10 June 2015 | Published in Regional

LIHIR – The mining company Newcrest says operations at its Lihir gold mine in Papua New Guinea have resumed following a temporary disruption caused by a small local group.


Officers arrested over beating of refugee

Wednesday 10 June 2015 | Published in Regional

LORENGAU – Three Papua New Guinea immigration officers have been arrested and charged over last week’s beating of a refugee on Manus Island.


Kiwi's giant tuna catch a world record

Wednesday 10 June 2015 | Published in Regional

AUCKLAND – After a four-hour battle with a monster tuna, an exhausted New Zealand woman didn’t need to be told she’d just hauled in a record-breaker.


CITC gives 100k for culture

Wednesday 10 June 2015 | Published in Local

One of the largest sponsorship deals in recent years was signed yesterday, with CITC confirming their sponsorship of $100,000 for the Te Maeva Nui constitution celebrations.

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Signboard reveals colourful history

Wednesday 10 June 2015 | Published in Local

It’s easily the most iconic building on Rarotonga and now the colourful history of The Banana Court in Avarua is now available at a glance.

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Budget set for Monday

Wednesday 10 June 2015 | Published in Politics

This year’s Budget will be tabled in Parliament on Monday, June 15.


Police go on rampage in Highlands

Wednesday 10 June 2015 | Published in Regional

MT Hagen – More than 300 villagers in Enga are homeless after uniformed policemen from the Western Highlands Province in Papua New Guinea went on rampage in their village destroying private and state property.


Nauru leaders deny taking bribes

Wednesday 10 June 2015 | Published in Regional

YAREN – Nauru’s justice minister David Adeang has hit back at allegations he was bribed by an Australian phosphate dealer.


Business neglect fails the people

Wednesday 10 June 2015 | Published in Politics

The CIP Government has failed all Cook Islanders by not concentrating on developing the business economy, which in turn would provide jobs and opportunities, says Opposition Leader William ‘Smiley Heather.

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