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By-election date still set
Monday 29 August 2016 | Published in Local
THE PROCESS of organising the upcoming Arutanga/Reureu and Nikaupara by-election in Aitutaki will continue despite former One Cook Islands Party leader Teina Bishop’s appeal to the Cook Islands High Court.
Bluesky sorry for late night messages
Monday 29 August 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
TELECOMMUNICATIONS operator Bluesky has told CI News it would like to apologise to its customers regarding promotional and incorrect text messages sent late on Tuesday night.
Surgery outdoors, island-style
Friday 26 August 2016 | Published in Local
An ESTHER Honey Foundation vet and a vet nurse have returned from six days of working on Mangaia, where their efforts included performing surgery outdoors.
Getting together to learn about whales
Friday 26 August 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
A ROOM full of American students was this week treated to a night class on whales by world renowned expert and Rarotonga resident Nan Hauser.
MMR investigates island debris issue
Friday 26 August 2016 | Published in Local
THE MINISTRY of Marine Resources (MMR) is investigating recent reports on social media of waste and debris washing up in Nassau.
Friendly fire from the bench
Friday 26 August 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
AFTER an at-times spiky application for bail, Teina Bishop was granted a stay of imprisonment by Justice Colin Doherty.
Rare chance for media to take photos in High Court
Friday 26 August 2016 | Published in Local
LOCAL MEDIA representatives were given rare permission to photograph the sentencing of Teina Bishop at the Cook Islands High Court yesterday.
Bishop appeals 2 year prison term
Friday 26 August 2016 | Published in Local
‘Unusual circumstances’ mean former MP still out on bail
Silence as sentencing takes place
Friday 26 August 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
THERE was a deathly silence in the Cook Islands High Court yesterday before the sentencing hearing for Teina Bishop, the colourful and charismatic former MP, who was convicted last month on corruption charges.
Takitumu holds show
Thursday 25 August 2016 | Published in Local
THE VAKA Takitumu committee will hold a concert this Saturday at the Nukupure Field in Ngatangiia.
Blues band raring to rock Rarotonga
Thursday 25 August 2016 | Published in Local
NEW ZEALAND-based Laura Collins and the Back Porch Blues Band are heading to Rarotonga in September and they reckon they’re ready to “rock the joint” with blues, boogie and banter.
Winter's the time to have a real ball
Thursday 25 August 2016 | Published in Local
The TIME for Rotaract’s Winter Ball has finally arrived and everyone is invited to enjoy the “cold season” at the glittering fundraiser event this Saturday.
Late texts anger Bluesky customers
Thursday 25 August 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Bluesky has angered customers by reneging on a bonus top up deal delivered late at night via text.
Bishop sentencing
Thursday 25 August 2016 | Published in Local
FORMER One Cook Islands leader Teina Bishop will appear in court for sentencing this morning.
Would-be ambassador shunned
Thursday 25 August 2016 | Published in Local
THE COOK ISLANDS Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration is standing firm on its decision not to recognise a British man who claims to be an ambassador for the Cook Islands.
Justice fee rise approved
Thursday 25 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cabinet has approved Ministry of Justice’s proposal to increase fee of certain services provided by them to the public.
Car removal has crushing cost
Thursday 25 August 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
More than 1000 wrecked or abandoned vehicles are waiting to be crushed and exported from Rarotonga.
Readers could help solve a pigeon puzzle
Wednesday 24 August 2016 | Published in Local
If ANY CI News readers know anything about how Pacific pigeons (rupe) behave when they are courting, Cook Islands Natural Heritage Trust director Gerald McCormack would like to hear from you.
Met service director in Honiara
Wednesday 24 August 2016 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Meteorological Service director Arona Ngari, is participating in the fourth meeting of the UNESCO/IOC PTWS Regional Working Group in Honiara in the Solomon Islands.
SPCA treasures helpful donations
Wednesday 24 August 2016 | Published in Local
For THE Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), the saying, “one man's trash is another man's treasure,” rings particularly true.
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