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Squid fishing trials promising

Monday 29 July 2013 | Published in Local

The first trial fishing for deep sea squid is off to a promising start according to the Ministry of Marine Resources.

New anau leader at Tereora

Monday 29 July 2013 | Published in Local

Celebrations took place at Tereora College recently with the investiture of a new anau leader.

Banking on a career with BCI

Monday 29 July 2013 | Published in Local

Financial advice, graduate programmes, money basics and fun applications about the inner workings of a bank, were just some of the things on offer at Careers Expo for students interested in banking as a career.

DJs in the making at expo

Monday 29 July 2013 | Published in Local

Students queued up to test their music-mixing skills at the 88FM booth at the Careers Expo last Thursday.

De-flea your pets for free

Monday 29 July 2013 | Published in Local

The Cook Islands Society for the Protection of Cruelty to Animals (CISPCA) has been given $5000 worth of parasite worm and flea treatments, which will be given free to the community.

Holiday programme for Tereora

Monday 29 July 2013 | Published in Local

While the school term may have ended, both students and teachers at Tereora College will be continuing to work during their two week break.

Experience gained at Te Aito Tahiti

Monday 29 July 2013 | Published in Local

Cook Islands paddlers have returned home more excited and motivated about outrigger paddling after taking part in the ultimate V1 oe vaka race the world – Te Aito Tahiti.

Driver's licence proposal

Monday 29 July 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, As the tourist season gets busier and busier we are once more treated to the spectacle of the newly arrived tourists queuing at the police station to get their Cook Island driver’s licences.

The bottom line!

Monday 29 July 2013 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Reading the revelation by the minister Teina Bishop in CI News on Saturday 27 July about the sale and purchase of the Orongo and Bounty, it was clear that the Bishop purchased the Bounty to help previous owners and he still has a $43,000 debt hanging around his neck on his purchase of the Orongo, and not a good outcome for him.

Kata - July 29, 2013

Monday 29 July 2013 | Published in Kata

No shark finning

Monday 29 July 2013 | Published in Politics

The Ministry of Marine Resources refutes the allegation made by the leader of the opposition Wilkie Rasmussen in his CINews column on July 12 of “reports of three tonnes of shark fins being discovered by the HMS Otago on one of the Luen Thai fishing vessels”.

Slippery Eels rein in the Bulls

Monday 29 July 2013 | Published in Rugby Union

Defending club rugby champions the Avatiu Eels signalled their intentions for the season with an emphatic 7 try 42-24 win over top season performers the Titikaveka Bulls.

Constitution 7s this week

Monday 29 July 2013 | Published in Rugby Union

The Tupapa field will be the home of rugby sevens this week where the CIPS under 15 college sevens and Constitution Sevens tournament will be staged.

IT inspires students in Penrhyn

Monday 29 July 2013 | Published in Technology

Technology is triggering a new era of learning in Penrhyn.

Fun with chalk art

Saturday 27 July 2013 | Published in Art

The pavement was covered in colourful logos and chalk dust dominated the scene but the smiles of the kids involved in this year’s Pavement Art competition stole the show.

PM in Manihiki for Te Maeva Nui

Saturday 27 July 2013 | Published in Politics

Prime Minister Henry Puna departed Rarotonga yesterday for his electorate of Manihiki to take part in the island’s Te Maeva Nui celebrations.

Uniting as one people

Saturday 27 July 2013 | Published in Local

It was a memorable week for 103 exemplary individuals in the Cook Islands, who were chosen to become permanent residents (PR) of the country.

Students win laptops from Rotary

Saturday 27 July 2013 | Published in Local

Two students are now the proud owners of laptops after winning an essay competition.

Bishop describes Bounty deal

Saturday 27 July 2013 | Published in Local

After being the subject of corruption allegations and media attention, Teina Bishop has come out in strong defence of his recent conduct as Minister of Marine Resources.

Computer classes for Pukapuka

Saturday 27 July 2013 | Published in Local

Computing classes were on offer in Pukapuka last month to adults in the community.