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Norman whips up storm over Hagai
Tuesday 23 January 2018 | Published in Local
Norman George, the former deputy prime minister and Speaker of the Cook Islands Parliament, has aimed a furious broadside at the government and its whip, Toka Hagai, after it emerged that the state had paid $11,900 to cover Hagai’s rent in Rarotonga.
Celebrating Edward 'Papa Ed' Saul – a legend among us
Monday 22 January 2018 | Published in Local
It was late in the afternoon when we started the climb up the mountains of Takitumu through a wide plateau of orange plantations.
Artist offers support for bereaved parents
Monday 22 January 2018 | Published in Local
Four years ago, local artist Stormy Kara was forced to endure every parent’s worst nightmare when her baby son, Malachi Kara-Elisa, died during childbirth.
Young brothers super-keen on fishing
Monday 22 January 2018 | Published in Local
BROTHERS Hunter and Kaiden Koekemoer would rather spend time out at sea fishing than staying indoors.
Christmas again for prize winners
Monday 22 January 2018 | Published in Local
THIRTY-FIVE prizes were handed out to lucky winners of the 2017 end of year CITC Christmas draw on Thursday this week.
Toddy makes a refreshing drink
Monday 22 January 2018 | Published in Local
This weekly column is supplied by Te Ipukarea Society. It deals with conservation and environmental issues of interest to the Cook Islands.
From 'naughty boy' to leader
Monday 22 January 2018 | Published in Local
TEN YEARS ago, very few would have predicted that Te Ipukarea Society project officer Liam Kokaua would one day be picked to attend a Young Pacific Leaders Confer-ence in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Govt committed to economic growth
Monday 22 January 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
FINANCE minister Mark Brown says the government is committed to continuing to support economic growth and ensuring long-term, sustainable economic and social development for the people of the Cook Islands.
Fee rise passed in 2016
Monday 22 January 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
THE justice ministry says the hike in fees for land matters which was questioned by some Cook Islanders on social media site was approved back on August 29, 2016.
Cruise ship moves on after swells cancel visit
Monday 22 January 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Some Rarotonga tourism operators suffered a loss of business after efforts to get passengers onshore from the cruise ship Viking Sun proved futile yesterday.
Former Tereora pupil returns as an architect
Friday 19 January 2018 | Published in Local
A New Zealand architect who attended high school in Rarotonga has returned to work on local projects, and says he hopes to find opportunities to use modern pre-fabricated and modular construction technologies to efficiently produce buildings appropriate for the Cook Islands.
Pacific responds to Bali disaster
Friday 19 January 2018 | Published in Local
Among the many humanitarian volunteers responding to the Bali volcano Mount Agung disaster is Cook Islands Red Cross Society’s disaster management coordinator Mata Hetland.
Fermented drink has great health benefits
Friday 19 January 2018 | Published in Local
Paulina Pierre stands at the Punanga Nui market on Saturday mornings selling an unusual drink.
Infrastructure lets tourism down
Friday 19 January 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The standard of Cook Islands infrastructure is not up to the task of handling a significantly higher number of visitors to the country, a government report says.
Bluesky ex-chief's lawsuit resolved
Friday 19 January 2018 | Published in Local
Spanish company Amper SA eLandia International, Inc and AST Telecom (doing business as Bluesky Communications), have announced the resolution of a lawsuit brought by Bluesky’s former president and chief executive Adolfo Montenegro, which had been pending in the High Court of American Samoa.
Massive cruise ship on day visit to island
Friday 19 January 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Rarotonga is expected to welcome today one of the biggest cruise ships to visit the country this year.
New phone perfect for taking photos
Thursday 18 January 2018 | Published in Local
If you’d like a new smartphone that’s capable of taking excellent photographs, enter the CI News Memories of Summer photo competition and you’ll be in with a chance to win one of two Samsung Galaxy J5 Pro smartphones, sponsored by the Bank of the Cook Islands.
Cook Islands judges honoured in New Zealand
Thursday 18 January 2018 | Published in Local
Two Cook Islands judges have recently been honoured in New Zealand – one with a new appointment and the other with a knighthood.
Is anti-social behaviour on the rise?
Thursday 18 January 2018 | Published in Local
As police probe a series of break-ins in town this week, the number of instances of anti-social behaviour on Rarotonga appears to be on the rise.
Travel company does it again...
Thursday 18 January 2018 | Published in Local
The Turama Pacific Travel Group is well known for its generosity in donating money to worthy causes, and last year staff members decided to raise money for the Aitutaki Disability Council.
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