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Poolside sounds at Muri Beach Club

Saturday 18 January 2014 | Published in Features

Australian-based musician Peter Morgan is no stranger to the Cook Islands.


The silent voice of our iti tangata

Saturday 18 January 2014 | Published in Features

Cook Islander Thomas Tarurongo Wynne moved home in 2011 to take on his role as Tereora College’s guidance counsellor.


Trees are not all that suffered

Saturday 18 January 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, There was a lot of controversy recently about cutting old iron wood trees on the sections opposite Avaavaroa road in Vaimaanga.


Dog problem 'not getting better'

Saturday 18 January 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Stuff probably no-one wants to hear: On dealing with a ‘dog issue’, firstly I had my baby goat mauled by a pack of dogs – she didn’t die, but was badly attacked and in shock for days.


Tax deductions 'causing trauma'

Saturday 18 January 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

The Editor, Kia Orana, Reading CINews dated January 21, I can’t believe Richard Neves and Andrew Haigh are causing trauma among the mama’s and papa’s who are collecting their hard-earned NZ pensions in the Cook Islands.


Kata - January 18, 2014

Saturday 18 January 2014 | Published in Kata

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Apii Potiki Te Uki Ou goes bilingual

Saturday 18 January 2014 | Published in National

A name change to Apii Te Uki Ou’s pre-school to Apii Potiki Te Uki Ou is in line with the centre’s vision to become more bilingual in 2014.


Promising law career beckons

Saturday 18 January 2014 | Published in National

A young Cook Islander has been enjoying a hard-earned break back home after completing her Masters of Law degree in New Zealand.


New ramp at Avatiu harbour 'temporary'

Saturday 18 January 2014 | Published in National

A temporary ramp that sprung up last week at the Western Harbour in Avatiu will be used to transport heavy machinery and equipment via barge to the outer islands.


Nursing school opens next month

Saturday 18 January 2014 | Published in National

A new principal for the Cook Islands Nursing School has arrived in Rarotonga.


Food hygiene and safe drinking water important, notes report

Saturday 18 January 2014 | Published in National

Hundreds of cases of diarrhoea were noted in the Cook Islands last year, according to a report from the Ministry of Health.


Police officer gets firearms training

Saturday 18 January 2014 | Published in National

A member of the Cook Islands Police Service has been chosen to take part in a training course in New Zealand designed to improve his ability to handle firearms.


Foreign worker alleging breach of contract is facing deportation

Saturday 18 January 2014 | Published in National

A foreign worker who alleges her contract was violated repeatedly by her employer is slated to be deported Monday.


Police warnings are 'not getting through'

Saturday 18 January 2014 | Published in National

Police are again asking tourists to make sure they take basic precautions to avoid becoming victims of robbery while holidaying in Rarotonga.


New Crime Stoppers office unveiled

Saturday 18 January 2014 | Published in National

A brand new way of fighting crime in the Cook Islands has emerged with yesterday’s unveiling of the new Crime Stoppers office.


A new year brings fresh opportunity

Saturday 18 January 2014 | Published in National

Recently I spoke at the funeral of a young man who died suddenly in Rarotonga, his earthly light snuffed out much too soon.


Film Raro funding proposal denied

Saturday 18 January 2014 | Published in National

Film Raro organisers say they were asked not to submit a proposal to receive funding from tourism, which they hoped would help pay for a second round of the event.


Reliable tax base crucial - Neves

Saturday 18 January 2014 | Published in National

Dear Editor, In 2013/14 the parliament appropriated $13.8 million for the payment of benefits which will predominantly go towards paying pensions to 1700 aged people and child benefit for 3600 children; $14.6 million towards tourism related activities to keep the economy strong, $12.4 million towards health which includes salaries for doctors, nurses, payments for pharmaceuticals and referrals for Cook Islanders to visit specialists in New Zealand, $14.4 million to educate children in primary and secondary schools and tertiary activities, $4 million to run a police force, $11.6 million for the outer islands, $8 million will go towards capital activities, $5.7 million for servicing existing debt, and so forth.


Wharf cracks to be surveyed next month

Saturday 18 January 2014 | Published in National

An independent review of the recently discovered cracks in Avatiu wharf is scheduled to begin early next month.


Exciting time to know and serve God

Friday 17 January 2014 | Published in Church Talk

Firstly let’s give honour and glory to God for His love, grace and mercy over us.


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