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Send us your photos and win a smartphone!
Friday 29 December 2017 | Published in Local
Enter this year’s fabulous CI News Memories of Summer photo competition and you could win one of two Samsung Galaxy J5 Pro smartphones, proudly sponsored by the Bank of the Cook Islands.
New physiotherapist for Te Vaerua
Friday 29 December 2017 | Published in Local
Te Vaerua Community Rehabilitation Inc is a non-government organisation that provides rehabilitation services to people on Rarotonga and the outer islands, both in the community and in hospital.
Movie documents tragedy of plastic
Friday 29 December 2017 | Published in Local
This weekly column is supplied by Te Ipukarea Society. It deals with conservation and environmental matters of interest to the Cook Islands.
Fact-finding tour a success
Friday 29 December 2017 | Published in Local
A successful 18-day visit to the northern islands on the police patrol boat Te Kukupa means the Emergency Management Cook Islands team will be much better equipped in future to deal with natural disasters in the outer islands.
School beats the target for year's fundraising plan
Wednesday 27 December 2017 | Published in Local
Apii Te Uki Ou has exceeded this year’s fundraising target thanks to many contributions from around the world.
Quest to revive te reo pushes on
Wednesday 27 December 2017 | Published in Local
The quest to revive the Cook Islands Maori language continues, as people passionate about the native tongue gathered at USP on Monday of last week to discuss change.
Disruptions ahead for motorists, water supply
Wednesday 27 December 2017 | Published in Local
Local company Landholdings Ltd will conduct Te Mato Vai commissioning works starting the week of January 8. Muri and Tupapa residents, commercial operators and tourist accommodations should expect some disruption to their water supply and traffic.
An extra 'goodie' Christmas
Wednesday 27 December 2017 | Published in Local
Members of the Creative Centre were thrilled to receive a large Christmas bag of goodies from the CITC Building Centre staff on Friday this week.
Ducks the 'gift' that keeps on giving...
Wednesday 27 December 2017 | Published in Local
Two unintentional “presents” were waiting for Derek Fox and Jaewynn McKay on their return home after Christmas two years ago.
Christmas Day 'quiet' for police
Wednesday 27 December 2017 | Published in Local
Police were out in force on Christmas Day but reported a “mostly quiet” time on the roads during the first half of the day.
Police get tough on safety helmet rules
Wednesday 27 December 2017 | Published in Local
Police are now confiscating motorbikes from owners who breach the helmet law.
NCD measures will take time
Wednesday 27 December 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
It will take at least two decades for the full impact of initiatives carried by the Ministry of Health in combating non communicable diseases (NCDs) in the Cook Islands to take effect.
The most significant event in history
Wednesday 27 December 2017 | Published in Local
Some 2,000 years ago in the Middle East, in a small town of Bethlehem, an event took place without fanfare.
Finance minister welcomes AIIB membership
Wednesday 27 December 2017 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands now has “another option” for accessing development aid after the country was approved as a member of the Asian Infrastructure and Investment Bank (AIIB), says Finance minister Mark Brown,
Patients, prisoners in for a feast...
Wednesday 27 December 2017 | Published in Local
Rarotonga Hospital kitchen manager Rebecca Iles says she has developed a delicious menu for patients and staff for Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
Teacher numbers OK - Education
Wednesday 27 December 2017 | Published in Local
The Education ministry has dismissed fears of a staff shortage next year, despite the departure of many teachers this month, including five from Tereora College.
CIP send Christmas greetings
Wednesday 27 December 2017 | Published in Local
Kia Orana tatou katoatoa e te kopu tangata o te aroa
Name suppression for burglary-accused
Wednesday 27 December 2017 | Published in Local
Name suppression was granted at the Avarua High Court on Friday to the 52-year-old male arrested in relation to the burglary at Mareko Island Creations last weekend.
PM extends tax amnesty in Christmas message
Wednesday 27 December 2017 | Published in Local
The tax amnesty, which was to end this week, has been extended until March of next year.
Cook Islands fights dengue threat
Wednesday 27 December 2017 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands remains free of dengue fever despite serious outbreaks of the mosquito-borne disease across the Pacific in recent months, and the Ministry of Health has pledged to keep it that way this Christmas.
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