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Recognition for USP course
Friday 22 December 2017 | Published in Local
The Chinese language programme at USP Cook Islands – the Confucius Classroom – has been selected as one of the five best in the world for 2017.
Mobile site almost fully functional
Friday 22 December 2017 | Published in Local
By the middle of February next year Bluesky expect their second core site in Aroa to be fully functional, following a devastating fire at the end of October.
Waste audit results revealed
Friday 22 December 2017 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Infrastructure conducted a solid waste audit on Rarotonga over two weeks during November, with waste from 502 households collected and inspected.
Junior fishers snag some wins
Friday 22 December 2017 | Published in Local
Young anglers learnt the art of baiting and fishing off the shore and wharf at the annual Avana Fishing Club children’s fishing competition at the Avana Harbour on Saturday.
Off-duty policeman escapes conviction
Friday 22 December 2017 | Published in Local
An off-duty police officer charged with driving with excess breath alcohol was discharged without conviction after Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams heard the special circumstances of his case, in the Avarua High Court on Thursday.
Cook Islands to join Chinese-led bank
Friday 22 December 2017 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands has been given the go-ahead to join the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), in a move that could unlock millions of dollars in infrastructure investment.
Mitiaro students have something to celebrate
Friday 22 December 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Students of Mitiaro School have an extra special reason to celebrate this festive season.
No-baggage flight angers passengers
Friday 22 December 2017 | Published in Local
Saturday morning’s Jetstar flight from Auckland to Rarotonga which arrived with none of the passengers’ luggage on board has had frustrating consequences for a group who travelled to the island for a wedding.
Flu cases spread randomly, says MOH
Friday 22 December 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
While a number of residents have complained of flu-like symptoms over the last month or so, the Community Health Services department at the Ministry of Health, no specific large-scale outbreak of influenza has been identified.
Suicidal in crash aftermath
Friday 22 December 2017 | Published in Local
Polish tourist Rafal Maziarz, who collided with an oncoming motorcycle carrying two people while turning his car into the Esther Honey clinic last month, says he became so anxious and depressed when he was hit with a $30,000 claim for injuries, that he became suicidal.
Flight schedules 'normal' says Air NZ
Thursday 21 December 2017 | Published in Local
Air New Zealand’s Rarotonga services are operating as normal and there have been no schedule changes, an “external communications consultant” for the airline has told CINews.
T-Shirt Factory brings you Surf Line brand
Thursday 21 December 2017 | Published in Local
The Surf Line clothing brand concept was originally conceived in January 2014 by two brothers who launched their online store on July 4 last year.
How Christmas came to be on December 25
Thursday 21 December 2017 | Published in Local
Christmas in the Cook Islands is a time of celebration, family reunions, taking a rest from work and if the weather cooperates, spending some quality time with the children at the beach.
New HOM appointments deferred
Thursday 21 December 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Public Service has deferred the appointment of the heads of ministries (HOMs) for Education, Health and Internal Affairs.
PM meets Ardern at Beehive meeting
Thursday 21 December 2017 | Published in Local
Prime minister Henry Puna has described his first meeting with New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern as affirmation of mutual interest and commitment in evolving the two countries’ unique relationship, in a manner which supports the shared and separate development aspirations of both.
TAU says sorry for state of road after cables laid
Thursday 21 December 2017 | Published in Local
Power company Te Aponga Uira (TAU) has apologised for the state of the main road between Avana Bridge and Titikaveka College, which has been left almost impassable in places following heavy rain and work to lay new cables.
Justice's concerns at fishery deal
Thursday 21 December 2017 | Published in Local
The Aronga Mana of Te Au O Tonga and Te Ipukarea Society say they are disappointed that the High Court has declined to set aside the government’s decisions to enter the Purse Seine Fishery Plan and Regulations and the Partnership Agreement with the European Union.
Island churches celebrate birth of Jesus
Wednesday 20 December 2017 | Published in Local
Christmas is celebrated by millions of people around the world and is observed most commonly on December 25, which this year falls on a Monday.
Water pipes to connect early in the New Year
Wednesday 20 December 2017 | Published in Local
To connect the water sub-main from private and commercial properties to the new ring mains around Rarotonga, Landholdings Ltd have been awarded the contract to undertake these commissioning works (pipe connections) starting in early 2018.
Mobile back after core site fire
Wednesday 20 December 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Mobile services have been fully restored in the Cook Islands about two months after fire gutted the Bluesky Cook Islands’ second core site in Aroa, Arorangi on October 27.
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