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Te Kuki Airani Film Festival a hit
Monday 26 February 2018 | Published in Local
The first annual Te Kuki Airani Film Festival took place on Saturday Night at the National Auditorium.
Firefighters battle blazing house
Monday 26 February 2018 | Published in Local
Local firefighters were at full strength on Friday night, with around 25 firefighters and four fire engines battling a burning house on the back road in Atupa.
Students benefit from film festival
Monday 26 February 2018 | Published in Local
Tereora College students were treated to an intimate film seminar and workshop yesterday.
Remembering Papa Tom Hesketh
Monday 26 February 2018 | Published in Local
It was almost standing room only for latecomers to the memorial service for the late Tom Hesketh at the Edgewater Resort & Spa on Wednesday.
Ring main works progress out west
Monday 26 February 2018 | Published in Local
Te Mato Vai ring main commissioning work is expected to be completed earlier than expected.
Road repairs 'deplorable'
Monday 26 February 2018 | Published in Local
The deplorable state of sections of the Rarotonga road, particularly Muri and Titikaveka, has drawn the ire of Triad Group principal Chris Vaile, who has blasted the government for its waste of public money.
Air NZ secures title sponsorship of tourism awards
Friday 23 February 2018 | Published in Local
Air New Zealand has continued its ongoing support of the Cook Islands Tourism Awards for 2018, earning its right to title sponsorship for the event.
Confidence training for Rarotonga youth
Friday 23 February 2018 | Published in Local
Part-time Rarotonga residents and Co-Founders of Cream of the Crop Leaders Dan and Sioux Messinger will spearhead a two-day confidence workshop for Cook Islands youth on April 18-19.
Rotary gives $2000 to launch Gita radiothon
Friday 23 February 2018 | Published in Local
Fund raising for the Cook Islands Cyclone Gita Appeal got off to a strong start yesterday morning with the Rotary Club donating $2000 to the cause.
Swimming lessons start for Puaikura kids
Friday 23 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The newly-formed Puaikura Aquatics Club was incorporated yesterday and at the same time it conducted a special swimming lesson for Year 4 pupils of Apii Arorangi at the Cook Islands Divers premises in Arorangi.
Vaka Pride judges impressed
Thursday 22 February 2018 | Published in Local
The effort of the Rarotonga community in the latest round of the Vaka Pride competition has impressed the judges but they say there is still need for improvements in some areas.
Airspace earns $300k annually
Thursday 22 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islands earn over $300,000 per annum from airlines using the country’s airspace, Prime Minister Henry Puna has confirmed.
Tourist drowns at Vaimaanga
Thursday 22 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
An elderly man believed to be a tourist visiting Rarotonga died from drowning in Vaimaanga on Monday afternoon.
Lawyer to run land course
Wednesday 21 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Local lawyer Paul Lynch (U’anga Tauei Napa) will be running a land course starting on March 1, to help educate interested Cook Islanders on the subject.
Deadline passes for Tiare Taporo
Wednesday 21 February 2018 | Published in Local
Despite a deadline imposed by the Ports Authority on Saturday requiring that the Tiare Taporo sail out into open ocean by Tuesday this week at the latest, the harbour-bound vessel owned by Pacific Schooners Ltd (PSL) was still in port when CINews went to print yesterday evening.
Radiothon for Gita appeal
Tuesday 20 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islands Red Cross is calling on people to support their radiothon for Cyclone Gita Appeal on Radio Cook Islands this Thursday.
Youth trained in waste and land issues
Tuesday 20 February 2018 | Published in Local
Last Wednesday at the New Hope Hall, WATSAN director Jaime Short educated Cook Islands youths about the dangers of poor waste management and land degradation, and what they can do to prevent it.
Cook Islands at first arbitration conference
Tuesday 20 February 2018 | Published in Local
A delegation from the Cook Islands travelled to Fiji to take part in the 2018 South Pacific International Arbitration Conference held in Denarau last week.
Retirement homes mooted
Tuesday 20 February 2018 | Published in Local
A working committee consisting of three ministries will create a proposal to Cabinet on the viability of retirement homes on Rarotonga.
Ardern party confirmed
Tuesday 20 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Jacinda Ardern-led Pacific Mission delegation to the Cook Islands and three other Pacific island countries will include Kiwi MPs, Pasifika community leaders, and NGO representatives.
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