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Art show mixes techniques old and new
Friday 20 October 2017 | Published in Local
An exhibition featuring a blend of traditional and modern art techniques will open at the KareHa Polynesian Art Studio in Panama on Saturday evening.
Sixty years of meeting house memories
Friday 20 October 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
If it’s possible to love a building, it was certainly proven on Wednesday morning, when around 150 people turned out to celebrate the 60th anniversary of “Te Rua O Te Tonga,” the tapere’s meeting house, and the many memories with which it has blessed the local community over the years.
Cooks expect answers from Indonesia
Friday 20 October 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Cook Islands government expect their Indonesian counterpart to be able to provide answers to the allegations of the human rights abuses levelled against them by West Papua.
Youngsters lend tropic bird a hand
Friday 20 October 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Ezekiel Tatuava-Enjoy and Pae Tatuava-Taripo made a rare friend during the school holidays in the form of a wandering red-tailed tropic bird, locally known as tavake.
Cook Islands at climate change talks in Fiji
Thursday 19 October 2017 | Published in Local
Finance minister Mark Brown led a Cook Islands delegation at the 2017 ministerial dialogue on the global climate change agenda, known as Pre-COP, in Nadi, Fiji, this week.
Young chefs return from Guam contest
Thursday 19 October 2017 | Published in Local
Two young chefs from the Cook Islands Chefs Association attended the Global Chefs Challenge last week in Guam.
Drug detection dogs lap up training
Thursday 19 October 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Police Service drug detection dogs are being put through their paces this week.
Fiji's big day marked well in spite of the rain
Thursday 19 October 2017 | Published in Local
Rainy weather on Saturday did nothing to dampen the spirits of those who gathered at St Joseph’s school to celebrate Fiji Day.
Penrhyn planting plan helps to protect turtles
Thursday 19 October 2017 | Published in Local
With support from the Adaptation Fund, the Cook Islands is strengthening its vulnerable coastlines on the low-lying atoll of Penrhyn to protect the community from the increased intensity and frequency of king tides, tidal surges and natural disasters due to climate change.
Debt rate 'sustainable'
Thursday 19 October 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Cook Islands’ debt is at a sustainable level for the next 20 years, says Finance minister Mark Brown.
Police mark anniversary of shootings
Thursday 19 October 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Police Service yesterday morning marked the anniversary of the shooting tragedy that claimed the lives of three people in Vaimaanga in October 2016.
Bold steps in disaster management
Wednesday 18 October 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Past cyclone experiences have prompted the government to take some bold steps in reviewing and updating its institutional arrangements for disaster management.
Mongoose celebrate 20th Anniversary
Wednesday 18 October 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Avatiu/Nikao Mongoose Golden Oldies rugby team celebrated their 20th anniversary with some good deeds last month in Aitutaki.
Donation is not so 'mini'
Wednesday 18 October 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Wishing each of girls the best of luck in their upcoming beauty pageants, Polynesian Rentals have donated $3,000 to Miss Cook Islands, Alanna Smith, Miss Cook Islands International Salis Tuaputa, and Miss Earth Cook Islands Mona Taio, who is already in the Philippines for her campaign.
NZ film-maker shares tips with young people
Wednesday 18 October 2017 | Published in Local
Gaylene Preston, a New Zealand film maker who visited Rarotonga to premiere her movie My Year with Helen last night, made time to see a group of young aspiring film makers on Monday afternoon.
Youth problems aired on radio
Wednesday 18 October 2017 | Published in Local
A story in CINews last week highlighting problems caused by an increase in youth offending has caught the attention of local and international media.
Rough seas mar cruise ships' visits
Wednesday 18 October 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The cruise ship MS Caledonia Sky was unable to berth at the Avatiu harbour on Sunday due to rough seas.
Parents blamed for 'carefree' driving habits
Wednesday 18 October 2017 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Police Service says too many Rarotonga residents have a casual attitude towards driving.
A year since triple shootings
Wednesday 18 October 2017 | Published in Local
A year ago today, the country reeled in shock and disbelief when a 47-year old escaped male prisoner took a .22 rifle, murdered two people, then killed himself 16 hours later with the same gun.
Family disputes prompt police callouts
Tuesday 17 October 2017 | Published in Local
Police were called to two family disputes over the weekend.
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