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Register your dog – or end up in court
Friday 26 January 2018 | Published in Local
Despite a year-long police campaign, and a story in Monday’s edition of CINews, it seems confusion still reigns when it comes to the issue of annual dog registrations.
Back to school… on the buses
Thursday 25 January 2018 | Published in Local
Schools across the island are starting up again in a few days’ time and Cook’s Island Bus Passenger Transport Ltd expects students travelling on the bus to behave as they would in their own classrooms.
Be in to win with CINews and BCI!
Thursday 25 January 2018 | Published in Local
Enter the exciting 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.
Carving 'a hobby that went crazy'
Thursday 25 January 2018 | Published in Local
Carver and artist Henry Tavioni was still at Avarua Primary School when he first became enchanted with the carvings in the Cook Islands Library and Museum.
Mamas' skills about to hit the big-time
Thursday 25 January 2018 | Published in Local
A newly expanded Pacific Islands government fund organisation plans to use its enhanced collective bargaining power to strike better investment deals for members.
Transport wants action on Moana Nui
Thursday 25 January 2018 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Transport has demanded action from Taio Shipping over the stricken cargo ship Moana Nui, which is in danger of blocking the passage in Nassau, and says it is working with the island council and shipping company to deal with the problem.
Telling our stories on the big screen
Wednesday 24 January 2018 | Published in Local
A young local filmmaker is keen to see more Cook Islanders telling their own stories on the big screen – and he’s planning a film festival in Rarotonga to help make that happen.
Price details to come
Wednesday 24 January 2018 | Published in Local
The cost of LPG and diesel has risen, but petrol prices will remain the same on Rarotonga and the outer islands, the Price Tribunal says.
NZ architects seek local inspiration
Wednesday 24 January 2018 | Published in Local
A New Zealand architecture firm with a Cook Islands connection is looking to incorporate local knowledge and design into their work on Rarotonga.
Theft saddens school head
Wednesday 24 January 2018 | Published in Local
The new principal of Apii Te Uki Ou, Mark Harris, says he is “disappointed” after thieves stole a stereo system used by pre-schoolers days before the start of the new academic year.
Cemetery restoration makes more progress
Wednesday 24 January 2018 | Published in Local
The restoration of Nikao Cemetery will continue this week with new signage set to be unveiled at the historic graveyard next to the RSA, opposite the airport.
Rongomatane successor
Tuesday 23 January 2018 | Published in Local
Nicholas Nicholls has been confirmed by the kopu ariki to succeed to the throne of Rongomatane.
Are there sea snakes around Rarotonga?
Tuesday 23 January 2018 | Published in Local
A picture of a mysterious sea creature in Rarotonga’s lagoon has sparked a lively online debate about sea snakes in the Cook Islands, but biologists say the photograph is almost certainly of an eel.
Partnership set to focus on healthy tourism
Tuesday 23 January 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Tourism Corporation has thrown its support behind an initiative between World Health Organisation (WHO) and the South Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) to promote healthy tourism in the region.
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.
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