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Man found guilty of rape, burglary
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Prime Minister defends $659,000 MPs travel bill
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Taxpayers foot $659,000 bill for MPs travel and allowance
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Corruption report exposes ‘bribe and sexual favours’
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Articles by Utopia Support
Vote allegations grounds for concern
Wednesday 27 June 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The letter from “Rarotonga Scrutineer” published in CINews’ on Monday June 18 was disturbing in its implications.
Protected areas vital for our future
Wednesday 27 June 2018 | Published in Environment
Earlier this month, a number of Pacific Island protected area managers gathered in Samoa for the Inception Workshop of the BIOPAMA (Biodiversity And Protected Area Management Programme) Phase Two. Liam Kokaua from Te Ipukarea Society was fortunate to be able to attend this meeting, alongside Elizabeth Munro (National Environment Service) and Kevin Iro (Marae Moana).
Brigade march helps Te Vaerua
Wednesday 27 June 2018 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Girls’ Brigade gave a cheque for $1410 to Te Vaerua Community Rehabilitation Services yesterday, after raising the money earlier this month through a route march from the Cook Islands Christian Church in Avarua to the Nikao CICC grounds.
OSH reform project gets underway
Wednesday 27 June 2018 | Published in Local
A project to reform occupational safety and health (OSH) standards in the Cook Islands is underway.
Get up, get out and have some fun
Tuesday 26 June 2018 | Published in Football
The Nikao School Field is set to come alive today from 2.30pm to 3.30pm as Just Play hosts its monthly village festival celebrations.
'Dear Queen Elizabeth, would you please help us out...'
Tuesday 26 June 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, This is an open letter to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. I hope Queen’s Representative Tom Masters QR will forward it to her, together with copies to New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern and deputy PM Winston Peters.
Appeal for stricken store owner
Tuesday 26 June 2018 | Published in Local
An appeal has been started to raise money for Friendly Mart owner Doreen Boggs, her staff, and their families after the iconic Arorangi store was destroyed by fire on June 14.
Ministries investigate tyre fires
Tuesday 26 June 2018 | Published in Environment
The National Environment Service and Public Health are investigating incidents in which tyres were used as fuel for fires to burn coconut tree stumps next to one of the island’s largest tourist resorts last week.
Demo govt won't tax NZ pension
Tuesday 26 June 2018 | Published in Politics
Grey Power president Dennis Tunui says he is “very happy” at the prospect of a new Democratic Party-led government, as it means he and his fellow recipients of New Zealand Superannuation in the Cook Islands will no longer be taxed on their pension.
Protect our island life – say no to OSH
Monday 25 June 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, While we are all being distracted by the comings and goings of the recent elections, under the radar work is continuing towards turning our wonderful island life into a political straightjacket.
Time to explore Cook Islands cuisine
Monday 25 June 2018 | Published in Local
For decades tourists have been attracted to places because of their natural beauty – beaches, mountains, deserts, thermal activity and so on.
Weather system upgrade
Monday 25 June 2018 | Published in Weather
Members of the Solid Waste Management Committee and the Water, Waste and Sanitation Unit (WATSAN) of the Ministry of Infrastructure Cook Islands made the long hike to the summit of Te Kou on Thursday, to upgrade a weather-reading system.
More on geopolitical distribution of posts
Saturday 23 June 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, If the veteran MPs and newly-minted MP-elects came together and were to share political power along geopolitical lines, there is still the plum post as the Speaker of the House to be considered in the mix.
Temporary shutdowns test water mains
Saturday 23 June 2018 | Published in Environment
Local contractors Landholdings Ltd have completed the Te Mato Vai project ring main, which is now “live”.
Gina's wearable works of art
Saturday 23 June 2018 | Published in Hot on the Rock
She’s been hand-painting sarongs and other clothing for decades, but it’s only recently that Titikaveka justice of the peace Gina Keenan has finally decided to make a real business out of what she has described up until now as “a little bit of a hobby on the side”.
Café focuses on fresh local foods
Saturday 23 June 2018 | Published in Local
Last week at the market I checked out Kai & Co, a recently opened café located near the playground and opposite the SPCA.
Late, but they're back from Suwarrow
Saturday 23 June 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
They arrived back a week later than originally planned, but Te Ipukarea Society’s Suwarrow expedition team were all smiles when the General Transport barge Layar Mas 291 delivered them to Avarua wharf bright and early at eight o’clock on Thursday morning.
Team unearths island's ancient first 'back road'
Saturday 23 June 2018 | Published in Environment
A team of archaeologists from the United Kingdom currently visiting Rarotonga have discovered the historical Ara Nui o Toi or Ara Metua, otherwise known as the back road.
Expo airs opportunities in maritime industry
Saturday 23 June 2018 | Published in Environment
High school students are expected to be among the main participants in a Maritime Careers Expo to be held at the port of Avatiu on Monday.
Climate change on agenda
Saturday 23 June 2018 | Published in Environment
The Climate Change Cook Islands Division and Emergency Management Cook Islands Division of the Office of the Prime Minister will host their quarterly platform meeting on Monday from 4-6pm at the USP Centre.
