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Former comedian out to change lives
Tuesday 29 November 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Former comedian, now mental-health campaigner, Mike King loves change.
Boat capsize claims second Cook Islander
Tuesday 29 November 2016 | Published in Local
A SECOND Cook Islander has been named as a victim of the fishing boat disaster that took the lives of seven men on New Zealand’s Kaipara Harbour on Friday (CI time).
More would-be students check out scholarships
Monday 28 November 2016 | Published in Local
TE REINGA Akataungaanga, the Ministry of Education’s new scholarship scheme is gaining popularity amongst Cook Islanders who wish to pursue further education.
Party celebrates another great Vaka Eiva
Monday 28 November 2016 | Published in Local
Vaka Eiva is an iconic Cook Islands celebration where competitive paddling and oe vaka culture draw in enthusiasts from all walks for a week of on and off the water action.
Doctor gives $7500 for vaka carving event
Monday 28 November 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
WHEN DR Wolfgang Losacker read in the CI News about a lack of funds preventing master carver Michael Tavioni putting on a vaka-carving exhibition during the Vake Eiva festival, he decided that shouldn’t happen again next year.
Trawler operators talk sustainability
Monday 28 November 2016 | Published in Local
Representatives from the two companies operating Cook Islands flagged trawlers fishing for deep-sea fish species alfonsino and orange roughy were in Rarotonga last week to meet with the Ministry of Marine Resources.
PM in Vanuatu this week
Monday 28 November 2016 | Published in Local
PRIME minister and USP Chancellor Henry Puna attended the University of the South Pacific’s (USP) Alafua Campus graduation ceremony in Samoa on Friday November 25.
Cook Islander dies in NZ fishing boat tragedy
Monday 28 November 2016 | Published in Local
Cook ISLANDER Frederick Marsters has been confirmed as one of eight people who died after a fishing boat capsized in Auckland’s Kaipara Harbour on Friday (CI time)
Unremorseful Pitt seeks legal aid
Monday 28 November 2016 | Published in Local
The CONTEMPT of court case against multimedia corporation owner George Pitt is scheduled to come up for mention in the High Court tomorrow.
Two events raise funds for mental health
Monday 28 November 2016 | Published in Local
IF YOU’D like to enjoy breakfast, a bit of a laugh and help a very worthy cause, don’t miss today’s breakfast with Mike King at the Islander
'Solar mama' plan powers Pacific
Monday 28 November 2016 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands is one of the Pacific Island countries included in India’s “solar mama” project.
White Ribbon Day takes to the road
Monday 28 November 2016 | Published in Local
White Ribbon Day was marked yesterday with gatherings in the town centre and a police journey around Rarotonga on a specially decorated truck and trailer unit.
Tiare festival adds to week's excitement
Monday 28 November 2016 | Published in Local
This week’s Tiare festival caused plenty of excitement among the staff of business houses and government departments as they competed to decorate their premises with flowers and foliage.
Fitting farewell for JK
Monday 28 November 2016 | Published in Local
Friends and family gathered at the Ngati Raina burial ground in Tikioki to bid a final farewell to senior Justice of the Peace John Kenning, who died peacefully in Middlemore Hospital New Zealand, on November 15.
$320,000 for local fishers is approved
Monday 28 November 2016 | Published in Local
The government has approved a new $320,000 fuel subsidy and sea-safety scheme for local fishers.
Story got it wrong, OPM says
Friday 25 November 2016 | Published in Local
With regard to an article published in CI News this week headlined “Parliament ‘lockdown’ focus of hearing”, there were a number of inaccuracies in the reporting that we would like to highlight and provide facts that are true and accurate with regard to this matter before the Courts.
Star challenge deadline looms on special day
Friday 25 November 2016 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Star Weave challenge for local businesses and government departments has reached its deadline and all contributors will be handing in their woven stars tomorrow on White Ribbon Day.
Church service to launch White Ribbon Day event
Friday 25 November 2016 | Published in Local
The annual White Ribbon campaign day will be held at the Maire Nui Park in Avarua this morning
Bank's 'selfie' contest to help Movember campaign
Friday 25 November 2016 | Published in Local
The Bank of the Cook Islands (BCI) has jumped on board the Movember campaign this month with a moustache “selfie” competition that ends today.
Short off to Miss World
Friday 25 November 2016 | Published in Local
Miss Cook Islands Natalia Short is expected to leave Rarotonga today to represent the nation in the 2016 Miss World International Pageant in Washington DC.
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