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Muri drilling to go until February
Wednesday 6 December 2017 | Published in Local
Drilling to install permanent monitoring wells around Muri as part of the Mei Te Vai Ki Te Vai project will continue through until February next year, as access is confirmed with landowners.
Month starts badly on Rarotonga roads
Wednesday 6 December 2017 | Published in Local
With the busy festive season fast approaching, Cook Islands police are asking locals to take extra care on the roads around Rarotonga.
Schools support Aids Day event
Wednesday 6 December 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
A wearable art competition, a performance by a competitor in the Dancer of the Year competition, and a poetry and poster contest for school students were all part of the fun at the Punanga Nui market on Friday morning.
Drowning victim laid to rest
Wednesday 6 December 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
United States Republican State Representative for South Dakota, Craig Tieszen, who died in a kayaking incident in Rarotonga was laid to rest on Monday.
Have your say on wastewater issues
Tuesday 5 December 2017 | Published in Local
Be informed and have your say at the Mei Te Vai Ki Te Vai consultation meeting, to be held at the USP campus in Takamoa.
Punanga Nui notches up 25 years
Tuesday 5 December 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
A quarter of a century of Punanga Nui market vendors selling their tasty homemade goods, produce, and locally-made wares was celebrated on November 24 with the unveiling of commemorative plaques set in stone, by Queens Representative Tom Marsters and New Zealand deputy High Commissioner Samantha Beckett.
A life devoted to women's rights
Tuesday 5 December 2017 | Published in Local
Women’s rights, health, and equality, along with violence against women, business opportunities for women and political leadership are just some of the issues to which Dr Takiora Ingram has devoted her personal and professional life.
Hefty fines set for unclean properties
Tuesday 5 December 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Penalties up to $10,000 have been set for individuals and corporate bodies who fail to keep their properties clean at all times.
Nicholas shuns Pitt plot
Tuesday 5 December 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Albert Nicholas says suggestions that he is part of a new government allegedly proposed by publisher George Pitt are scurrilous and mischievous and an attack on his integrity.
Shipping subsidy is good news
Tuesday 5 December 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
“Timing is everything” said Minister of Finance Mark Brown as he announced a new $500,000 shipping subsidy to the Northern Group in parliament last Thursday afternoon.
New culture policy and the arts
Monday 4 December 2017 | Published in Local
This is the second of a series of CINews articles on the new National Culture Policy initiated by the Ministry of Cultural Development, to be introduced next year. The policy addresses five strategic goals and will introduce a number of significant changes. The second strategic goal is art and art forms.
Rarotongan royal was noted jazz singer
Monday 4 December 2017 | Published in Local
She was Rarotongan royalty but Myra Aroha Memory Love never played the role of princess of the Cook Islands.
Modernised Companies Bill passes despite division
Monday 4 December 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Just one day to review an extremely complex bill containing hundreds of new clauses is not enough, says MP for Murienua James Beer.
Tiare Taporo to sail again
Monday 4 December 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
After sitting abandoned at Avatiu wharf since August 2016, the troubled Pacific Schooners vessel Tiare Taporo is reportedly set to resume a Northern group shipping service in January 2018.
Auction pays off for young artists
Monday 4 December 2017 | Published in Local
Apii Te Uki Ou pupils exhibited some of their finest artwork at the Bergman Gallery on Thursday evening.
Little ones steal the show
Monday 4 December 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
There was grace in every move they made.
Students learn about lagoon health
Monday 4 December 2017 | Published in Local
Staff from the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) are visiting schools around Rarotonga, and educating youngsters on lagoon health.
Teachers honoured for their hard work
Monday 4 December 2017 | Published in Local
A ceremony has been held to honour school teachers in Rarotonga and the outer islands for a year of commitment, dedication and hard work.
Playwright wins top award
Monday 4 December 2017 | Published in Local
Cook Islands artist Miria George received recognition for her outstanding talent earlier this month when she received one of New Zealand’s top playwright awards.
Fond farewells for ministry heads
Monday 4 December 2017 | Published in Local
Heads of government ministries bid farewell to colleagues Gail Townsend and Elizabeth Iro at a dinner hosted by Public Service Commissioner Russell Thomas this week.
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