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College to perform at huge event
Tuesday 7 November 2017 | Published in Local
Tereora College has been invited by the New Zealand Polyfest Trust to attend and participate in the ASB Polyfest as guest performers in March next year.
'Deliberate' – house fire claim
Tuesday 7 November 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
The fire which engulfed a substantial four-bedroom wooden constructed home in Avatiu valley must have been deliberately lit, the house owner claims.
Whale Centre closes doors for final time
Tuesday 7 November 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Rarotonga’s popular Cook Islands Whale and Wildlife Centre has closed its doors for the last time.
Policy aims to boost language
Monday 6 November 2017 | Published in Local
This week CINews begins a series of articles on the new National Culture Policy initiated by the Ministry of Cultural Development. The policy addresses five strategic goals and while its effects won’t be noticed until at least next year, it will introduce a number of significant changes. The first strategic goal, covered today, is language.
Major step forward for Cook Islands organics
Monday 6 November 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
In October 2015, Titikaveka Growers’ Association (TGA) chairman Teava Iro said the organisation aimed to put organic food on the map as well as on the table locally.
Keen to manage tourism growth
Monday 6 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islands Tourism Industry Council says they would like to work strategically with the government to consider ways to manage tourism growth to ensure its sustainability.
Men: It's time to invest in health
Monday 6 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
In a bid to promote healthy lifestyles, the Cook Islands Men’s Health organisationwill today start its month-long programme of 30-minute exercise sessions at Constitution Park in Avarua.
Climate fund grants $17 million
Monday 6 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Cook Islands have secured a 7.35m grant from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) as additional financing for the ongoing renewable energy sector project.
Winning memoirs tell pupils' stories
Monday 6 November 2017 | Published in Local
A number of school students received placings in this year’s writing competition held last month.
Return to Raro in a changed world
Monday 6 November 2017 | Published in Local
After losing her seat in New Zealand’s 2017 election and seeing the Maori Party wiped out, the party’s first-ever list MP, co-leader Marama Fox, headed to Rarotonga for some rest and recuperation. In this story written exclusively for CINews, Fox reflects on the election outcome and her relationship with new deputy prime minister Winston Peters.
Event promotes spiritual values
Monday 6 November 2017 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands “Bridgebuilders” organisation began its eighth International Consultation for women groups on Rarotonga this week.
Beauty queen is 'jet-set' for Manila event
Monday 6 November 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
RACING to catch her flight at Rarotonga airport Thursday afternoon, beauty queen Lydia Simonis Tariu just had time to peck a couple of aunties on the cheek in a hasty “goodbye”, pick up her carry-on bag and snap a quick “head shot” for media before boarding her flight to Sydney.
Ngaa's quest to reveal the past...
Monday 6 November 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
“Don’t go there! It’s a very bad place…”
Messam drops in to lend a helping hand
Monday 6 November 2017 | Published in Local
Staff at Cook Islands Building Supplies (trading as Rarotonga ITM) were surprised last week when former All Black star Liam Messam, rising star Pita Gus and sports manager Deon Smith turned up at the Panama store to help deliver building materials to customers in Avarua.
Intake investigation work ends
Monday 6 November 2017 | Published in Local
Land investigation work at the 10 Rarotonga water intake sites marked for upgrades under the Te Mato Vai Stage 2 project has been completed.
TIS has fruitful voyage north
Monday 6 November 2017 | Published in Local
In September, Mary McDonald from Te Ipukarea Society had the opportunity to travel to the Northern Cooks, in particular Penryhn (Tongareva) Island.
Our 'prime minister' still seeking payments
Monday 6 November 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) are warning of a fresh round of an online scam under the guise of an email emanating from Cook Islands prime minister Henry Puna.
Tourism stance challenged
Monday 6 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Party government has questioned the motives of the Democratic Party after a Demo MP suggested the number of tourists visiting the country should be capped.
'Think long term,' says Demo MP
Monday 6 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Teimurimotia MP Selina Napa is urging the government to think about tourism, the country’s major industry, as a long term sustainable opportunity for the Cook Islands, rather than a series of short term gains which may negatively impact its long term future.
Students show they excel when it counts
Friday 3 November 2017 | Published in Local
Around 270 students participated in this year’s National Maths Quiz Competition at the National Auditorium on Wednesday night.
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