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Ambassador pays a visit
Friday 14 September 2018 | Published in Politics
Republic of Korea Ambassador to the Cook Islands, Seung-bae Yeo, presented his credentials as ambassador to the Cook Islands at a ceremony at Government House on Wednesday
TMN cargo deal cost country dearly, says Taio
Friday 14 September 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
The Ministry of Culture failed to take advantage of Taio Shipping Services’ final subsidised voyage for the year to the northern islands, opting instead to pay an extra $200,000 for a load of fuel and dangerous goods to be transported on the Cook Islands Towage barge Layar Mas, says company owner Tapi Taio.
Award-winning resort refurbished
Thursday 13 September 2018 | Published in Local
The award-winning Pacific Resort Rarotonga has completed a full refurbishment of 16 standard studio and standard family rooms.
Drawing a line...
Thursday 13 September 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Thank you to Jackie Tuara for presenting some of the evidence we have been looking for.
Descendants unveil WW1 veteran's grave
Thursday 13 September 2018 | Published in Local
The unveiling of the grave of World War One veteran, husband and father Polinahe Alapai, took place on Tuesday.
Repairs for town road
Thursday 13 September 2018 | Published in Local
Contractor Triad continued with road maintenance and repair works on behalf of ICI on the lagoon side of Maire Nui Drive in Avarua yesterday.
Action galore in football contest
Wednesday 12 September 2018 | Published in Football
Round five of the Rarotonga football competition matches kicks off at 4:15pm in the Under 8 and Under 11 Mixed division followed by the DJ Gas U-17 men’s category at 4:45pm and here’s a look at the action that’s in store.
Tangi ke, tangi ke, tangi ke rava
Wednesday 12 September 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I have been following with interest the missives in CINews regarding the culture of facial tattoos in the Cook Islands.
Political tactics bear marks of desperation
Wednesday 12 September 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Aue taue, those slimy Demos are up to it again…trying to slither their way into the minds and hearts of some of the Cook Islands Party MPs by offering them like the serpent of old, a bite of the apple if they will just betray their people and come to the dark side.
Clearing confusion over Vaimaanga development
Wednesday 12 September 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, There seems to be some confusion regarding the front page story in CINews on September 4 headed “First step for planned resort”.
Fermented tea and soursop ice-cream full of goodness
Wednesday 12 September 2018 | Published in Local
Kombucha is an ancient fermented, sweet, sparkling tea which originated in China, Russia and parts of Europe. It can lay claim to many health benefits, the most common being that it is a probiotic and promotes general well-being.
Volunteer nurse aids desexing campaign
Wednesday 12 September 2018 | Published in Local
Ellie Whye arrived on Rarotonga after a snap decision to come to the island and assist with the dog desexing campaign, which is now well underway.
Jewellery-making relaxing experience
Wednesday 12 September 2018 | Published in Local
Jewellery-making is therapeutic. Every focused step requires concentration and the finished piece becomes your own wearable sculpture.
Cargo adds $200,000 to TMN bill
Wednesday 12 September 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
Weeks after the last visiting Te Maeva Nui teams from the pa enua were farewelled from Rarotonga, a large amount of their cargo is still on the wharf, waiting to be transported to the northern islands.
Kiwi to head To Tatou Vai
Wednesday 12 September 2018 | Published in Local
The board of To Tatou Vai Ltd has appointed a chief executive.
Praise for stance on children's rights
Wednesday 12 September 2018 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands is advanced in its application of the rights of children including health, education, social policies, water sanitation, “all the things that are important to grow healthy children,” says the newly-appointed UNICEF representative of Pacific Island countries, Sheldon Yett.
Twenty resorts proposed in 'prosperity plan'
Tuesday 11 September 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Merchant of Paradise (MOP) director of developments, Tim Tepaki, has released some of the financial details involved in tourism developments proposed in MOP’s $300 million Paradise Prosperity Plan to develop resorts on the outer islands.
Airport eyes first 'master plan'
Tuesday 11 September 2018 | Published in Local
For the first time in its 44-year history, Rarotonga International Airport is looking to put together a master plan that will help guide the facility’s future development.
First night of judging for Miss Cook Islands
Monday 10 September 2018 | Published in Local
The search for Miss Cook Islands 2018 got down to business on Saturday night with the first evening of competition at the National Auditorium.
Reds outlast the Eels
Monday 10 September 2018 | Published in Rugby Union
A big weekend of rugby action saw two interesting games as the competition continues to move towards the finals.
