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Milky Bar Kid in Rarotonga

Tuesday 31 December 2013 | Published in National

Hinetaapora Short, the world’s first ever female Milky Bar Kid, is spending her Christmas holidays in Rarotonga this year and using the time to learn Cook Islands Maori.


Report out on coral reef health

Monday 30 December 2013 | Published in Environment

A draft report detailing the relatively high level of health of coral reefs within the Cook Islands Marine Park is being circulated for comment by research scientists.


More rain needed

Monday 30 December 2013 | Published in Local

Recent rain has made a “slight” improvement in water levels in Rarotonga, according to the Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning (MOIP) – but officials are still hoping for more rain.


'Why should they be exempt?'

Monday 30 December 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I live in New Zealand and receive a New Zealand pension that is taxed by the New Zealand Tax Department prior to being paid.


Pesticide in 80s 'contributed to ill health'

Monday 30 December 2013 | Published in National

Dear Editor, In response to the CINews article ‘Huge decline in agriculture: census’ on December 13, I want to ask the department of agriculture, did you get any statistics from injuries or deaths that occurred while employed by the department that have contributed to ill health or death.


A winning start for Amuri women cricketers

Monday 30 December 2013 | Published in National

After a stunning win against Arenikau on Friday evening the Amuri women will have the confidence they can win the Aitutaki women’s round robin cup this season.


Cabinet prepares to bring in 2014

Monday 30 December 2013 | Published in National

With the holidays in full swing, the nation’s political scene has shuttered down in preparation for 2014.


Cook Foundation aims to support charitable causes

Monday 30 December 2013 | Published in National

A new organisation has been set up to support charitable causes in the Cooks.


Northern group awaits Sky TV

Monday 30 December 2013 | Published in National

The majority of Sky customers are now receiving the service from a new satellite, following a major transition by providers in Fiji that threatened to cut the Cooks’ signal entirely.


Govt outlines budget priorities

Monday 30 December 2013 | Published in National

Revitalising growth in the Pa Enua and boosting job opportunities across the country are among the government’s main priorities for the next fiscal year.


MP Bishop unhappy with tax collectors

Monday 30 December 2013 | Published in National

Aitutaki Member of Parliament and cabinet minister Teina Bishop has spoken out against the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning for seizing funds directly from the bank accounts of seniors collecting the NZ-paid super.


Palmerston opposes purse seining

Saturday 28 December 2013 | Published in Environment

Citing concerns of overfishing, the outer island of Palmerston has come out strongly against any government plans to expand purse seine fishing in Cook Islands waters.


Purse seine consults: an account from Mauke

Saturday 28 December 2013 | Published in Environment

Mauke correspondent June Hosking recently attended a public consultation on purse seining conducted on the island by the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) and led by secretary Ben Ponia.


Man dead in Mauke

Saturday 28 December 2013 | Published in Local

A young man died in Mauke on Christmas Day, and police say a firearm was used in the incident.


Williams family reunite in Matavera

Saturday 28 December 2013 | Published in Local

Nearly 100 members of the Williams family have gathered in Rarotonga this week for an action-packed Christmas andNew Year reunion.


Pukapuka runway repaired for funeral

Saturday 28 December 2013 | Published in Local

The Pukapuka Airport was re-opened after a member of the island’s community passed away suddenly in Rarotonga.


New Year's beach session kicks off 2014

Saturday 28 December 2013 | Published in Features

Motone Productions will be offering an afternoon showcasing local musicians at Crown Beach’s beachfront on New Year’s Day from 2pm-6pm.


Local tamariki to feature in NZ Festival of Arts

Saturday 28 December 2013 | Published in Features

Cook Islands kids have been selected for the New Zealand Festival of the Arts opening ceremony next year.


Court outcome 'solves' title dispute

Saturday 28 December 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, At long last, the long awaited decision by the court in relation to the Maoate Mataiapo title had eventually come to a final conclusion.


CIP – 'the party of cruelty'

Saturday 28 December 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, As a longtime Cook Islands Party supporter I have always come to believe that Papa Arapati’s dream of his party as the party of Aroa is the most enduring legacy of the CIP.


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