Local
Ex-newsman dedicated life to God
Monday 9 January 2017 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Catholic Parish has lost a man who dedicated his life to doing God’s work from the day he first decided to become a priest.
Museum story boards bring Maitai story to life
Monday 9 January 2017 | Published in Local
“THE BOILER”, an Avarua landmark and tourist attraction, stands sentinel at the entrance to Avarua harbour, marking the stranding of the Royal Mail Steamship Maitai on Christmas Day, 100 years ago.
Support for zone increase
Monday 9 January 2017 | Published in Local
The MINISTRY of Marine Resources (MMR) supports an increase in buffer zones around islands to reduce interaction between commercial and local fishing activity within the multiple-use Marine Park, Marae Moana.
Now we're in the top 10!
Monday 9 January 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The COOK Islands Tourism Corporation couldn’t have wished for a better start to the New Year after a leading American travel company ranked this country among the top 10 places to visit in 2017.
Cook Islands culture in Mexico
Monday 9 January 2017 | Published in Local
CULTURAL practitioner, lecturer and former National Museum director, Arerangi Tongia has returned from his seventh visit to Mexico since 2004, conducting a number of Cook Islands cultural seminars for teachers and students who are interested in learning more about the cultures of the South Pacific.
Second judge honoured
Monday 9 January 2017 | Published in Local
A SECOND judge in the Cook Islands, the Honourable Justice Patrick John Keane has been awarded a New Year honour.
Hectic New Year for island police
Monday 9 January 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
POLICE on Rarotonga had a hectic New Year period attending more than 36 incidents, with burglars responsible for five of the callouts.
Issues afflict tax amnesty Photography Competition
Monday 9 January 2017 | Published in Local
THE PACIFIC Community (SPC) is running a regional photography competition to creatively bring into focus the immense impact that non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have in Pacific Island countries.
Celebrating to the max
Monday 9 January 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
WHILE some people barely survive one New Year’s Eve a year, a British radio presenter has gone to extreme lengths to celebrate two in different time zones – one being here in Rarotonga.
Issues afflict tax amnesty
Monday 9 January 2017 | Published in Local
The SPECIFICS of the tax amnesty and how it will operate are still being worked out, with legal and accounting sources saying it could require a law change to be properly administered.
Unfinished shade house already doing a good job
Thursday 5 January 2017 | Published in Local
A LARGE shade or green house being built in Arorangi, although not yet finished, is already being put to good use.
Fishing map is misleading says MMR
Thursday 5 January 2017 | Published in Local
The MINISTRY of Marine Resources (MMR) says a tracking map of longline vessels in Cook Islands waters shared on social media recently is not a true reflection of actual fishing activity.
Don't swim in our drinking water!
Thursday 5 January 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Tourists and locals have been discovered swimming at water intake areas around Rarotonga, prompting serious health concerns.
Top stories of year that was 2016
Thursday 5 January 2017 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Features, Local, Memory Lane
JANUARY
Good progress on college's rebuild
Thursday 5 January 2017 | Published in Local
SIX CLASSROOMS in Tereora College, including two that were spared from the August 2016 fire, have all had asbestos-contained wall cladding removed.
Labour inspectors build skills at NZ workshop
Thursday 5 January 2017 | Published in Local
A NEW Zealand workshop strengthening skills and building knowledge for workplace safety inspectors from the Pacific Islands has been branded a great success.
Poet's book rated in top five of year
Thursday 5 January 2017 | Published in Local
THE SPINOFF website has rated the Collected Poems of Alistair Te Ariki Campbell as one of the favourite five books of poetry published this year.
Weed control plan makes progress
Friday 30 December 2016 | Published in Local
THE PROJECT to establish a biological control for mile a minute weed is making progress after two failed attempts to establish imported plants carrying a fungus that could curb the vine’s rapid progress on Rarotonga.
'Sun seeker' flight to continue
Friday 30 December 2016 | Published in Local
NEW ZEALANDERS living in the South Island who want a dose of Cook Islands sun next winter will be able to book direct flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga.
South African vet here in search of adventure
Friday 30 December 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
THE LATEST of the international vets to volunteer to work with the Esther Honey Foundation is South African Siné (Sheena) McIntosh.
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