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Goat deaths blamed on 'wild' pack of dogs
Monday 16 July 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Local
A complaint to police last week following a vicious attack on a herd of goats by a pack of dogs has drawn attention once more to the continuing problem with uncontrolled dogs on the island.
Leaders weigh in on Avana issue
Monday 16 July 2018 | Published in Local
The House of Ariki plan to oppose a planned development at Avana Point, and they also want more say in the vetting process for future developments on Rarotonga.
They're qualified to create great coffees
Saturday 14 July 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Local
Three members of the Creative Centre are now fully qualified baristas.
New citizens from all over the world
Saturday 14 July 2018 | Published in Local
Speaking at Thursday’s New Zealand citizenship ceremony from his official residence in Ngatipa, High Commissioner Peter Marshall said that the 11 new citizens before him “epitomise the energy and the diversity of the New Zealand that has now become a very exciting place”.
Fund money a boost for Creative Centre
Saturday 14 July 2018 | Published in Local
Last week, 12 non-governmental and civil society organisations received $169,250 from the Social Impact Fund (SIF), to help them carry out projects focused on vulnerable groups within the Cook Islands community.
Fishing a family business
Friday 13 July 2018 | Published in Local
For this week’s market story, CINews marketing manager Susan Tealby visited the Seafari Fishing Charter stall at Punanga Nui.
New batch of New Zealand citizens
Friday 13 July 2018 | Published in Local
It was a diverse group of prospective new New Zealand citizens who gathered together at the New Zealand High Commissioner’s official residence yesterday to take the oath and swear allegiance to New Zealand and Her Majesty The Queen.
Petition battles Avana plan
Friday 13 July 2018 | Published in Local
A petition opposing the proposed development of a site at Avana is gaining traction, with over 400 people signing it within a day.
Bank worker becomes a journalist for the day
Friday 13 July 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Local
Thursday’s day at work turned out to be much different than usual for BSP staff member Angarei Kavana.
Restaurant celebrates launch
Thursday 12 July 2018 | Published in Local
The new Antipodes restaurant celebrated its official launch with a function for invited guests on Tuesday night.
Bank celebrates birthday with a week of activities
Thursday 12 July 2018 | Published in Local
It’s a big week of celebration for the Bank of the South Pacific (BSP) Cook Islands as it celebrates its third birthday.
Community gets $160,000 from HOM fund
Thursday 12 July 2018 | Published in Local
Seventeen community groups have benefitted from $160,000 distributed by the New Zealand High Commission’s Head of Mission Fund over the past financial year ending June 30.
Parade colourful bonus for church congregation
Wednesday 11 July 2018 | Published in Local
The congregation of St Mary’s Catholic Church at Arorangi were treated to a colourful spectacle after mass on Sunday when there was a short combined parade for St Joseph’s Scout Troop and the St Joseph’s Girl Guides.
A Brit on a mission, in country number 51
Wednesday 11 July 2018 | Published in Local
British woman Phoebe Howlett is on a mission to visit all 197 countries in the world, and right now she’s in the Cook Islands.
Joint venture aids animal welfare
Tuesday 10 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islands SPCA in conjunction with New Zealand’s Otago Polytechnic ran an animal welfare education programme with school children in Aitutaki and Rarotonga last week.
It's non-stop action at animal clinic
Tuesday 10 July 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Local
Since opening its doors last year, the Te Are Manu (TAM) clinic has been kept busy attending to the needs of animals on Rarotonga.
Memorable Ariki Day despite weather
Monday 9 July 2018 | Published in Local
Held under grey skies with persistent light rain, Ui Ariki and Aronga Mana Day in Puaikura this year was a fairly muted affair compared with previous years, with no large-scale entertainment and fewer participants.
Rotaract appoints new executives
Monday 9 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Rotaract Rarotonga has appointed new executives to run the organisation in the 2018/19 year.
Chocolate heaven at the market
Monday 9 July 2018 | Published in Local
This week at the Punanga Nui market I checked out Framhein Koteka’s stall located in the middle of the market near the rotunda.
Local cuisine celebrated in style
Wednesday 4 July 2018 | Published in Local
The launch of the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation’s new Takurua O Avaiki Raro, Avaiki Vaenga, Manavanui programme, designed to promote local cuisine, ended in spectacular style with a special dinner for invited guests at Te Vara Nui Village on Monday night.
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