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Second machine at car park is just the ticket
Tuesday 16 October 2018 | Published in Local
Commissioning of a second ticketing machine at the entry of the car park at Rarotonga International Airport has successfully eased problems previously encountered with traffic congestion in the area, says Airport Authority chief executive Joe Ngamata.
Silence over rebuilds
Tuesday 16 October 2018 | Published in Local
There is still no word on when Chinese government projects to “refurbish” Rarotonga’s sports arena, the police headquarters and the Ministry of Justice building will go ahead.
Tupapa survive last-minute scare
Monday 15 October 2018 | Published in Football
The Tupapa Maraerenga premier men’s side survived a late scare from Titikaveka to salvage a 3-2 win at the CIFA Complex on Saturday.
TIS attends meeting in Belgium
Monday 15 October 2018 | Published in Environment
This weekly column is provided by Te Ipukarea Society. It deals with environment and conservation matters of interest to the Cook Islands. This article is based on a longer article by Patricia Zurita, chief executive of BirdLife.
Shock survey prompts violence policy
Monday 15 October 2018 | Published in Local
Papua New Guinea's Bank of the South Pacific is looking to introduce a domestic violence policy covering PNG and all regional branches including the Cook Islands, after a company survey at BSP Solomon Islands showed 92 per cent of all 260 staff believe their colleagues are affected by violence at home.
Nassau celebrates new fishing club
Monday 15 October 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
The Nassau Fishing Association opened its new club building on Thursday last week, marking the end of a two-year journey of love for the fishermen of Nassau.
'War games' the last thing we need
Monday 15 October 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I don’t normally write letters - I respond to them, but seeing no less than five headlines dominate the overseas news section in your September 24 edition of CINews, all about militarising PNG to counter China’s rising Pacific influence, I was compelled to write. I refer of course to page 6 and 7 of that edition, which included the following headlines;
Motorbike helmet law comes under question
Monday 15 October 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I write this letter out of pure concern for the education of our students.
Little comfort in developer's clarification
Monday 15 October 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, My thanks to Tim Tepaki for clarifying the MOP plan.
Marae Moana still a step ahead
Monday 15 October 2018 | Published in Environment
At the UN General Assembly meeting recently the United Kingdom’s government challenged the world to protect 30 per cent of all oceans before 2030.
Programme aims to provide outlet for young people
Monday 15 October 2018 | Published in Local
The Blue Light programme is this week launching Blue Edge, a programme aimed at providing a positive community outlet and avenue for youths.
Titikaveka take on Tupapa
Saturday 13 October 2018 | Published in Football
A thrilling premier men’s game is on the cards at the CIFA Complex today between Titikaveka and Tupapa Maraerenga.
Prime minister has the luck of a cat with nine lives
Saturday 13 October 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
There is a quiet public outcry about what is perceived as continual corruption in our government.
Listen between the lines people
Friday 12 October 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, When our prime minister steps up to the podium and says he is there to further the move to act against corruption in the government and our country, I think you have to listen between the lines.
Nga Puna to speak at USP
Friday 12 October 2018 | Published in Local
The guest speaker at this month’s USP Plus meeting at the university campus has a distinguished background in education and sport.
Journey to boost China ties
Friday 12 October 2018 | Published in Local
Young Cook Islands public servants Angelia Williams, Kate Ngatokorua, Sandee Cook, Shaun Teaurima and Tayla Beddoes left for Guangdong, China today to represent the Cook Islands at a People’s Republic of China’s programme designed for young leaders.
Govt must come clean over TMV
Friday 12 October 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The recent letter from “concerned taxpayer” as a strident call for action was very thought-provoking. These are some serious issues and raise concerns that all Cook Islanders should be worried about.
CI diplomats return to Chancery
Friday 12 October 2018 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands High Commission in New Zealand will return to its Chancery premises in Mulgrave Street, Wellington, next month after a prolonged absence caused by the 2016 Kaikoura earthquakes.
Puzzles for rainy days inside, brollies for outside
Friday 12 October 2018 | Published in Local
Puzzled in Paradise, which has been trading for almost 18 months, was born from an idea from Marisa Summers’ son Jacob who is now 11.
Nikao Sokattak gear up for Avatiu battle
Thursday 11 October 2018 | Published in Football
The Nikao Sokattak senior women’s team is likely to field a strong line-up for their important home fixture against Avatiu at 5pm today.
