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Deadly banana virus spreads
Wednesday 24 August 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
A DEADLY fungus is threatening one of the world’s most vital, and popular, foodstuffs – the banana.
Meitaki maata, aere ra Sir Ian Turbott
Wednesday 24 August 2016 | Published in Local
Sir IAN Graham Turbott, the Cook Islands Honorary Consul to Australia passed away in Sydney last week at the age of 94.
Businessman fired up over new fee
Wednesday 24 August 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
A BUSINESSMAN is up in arms over a new fee being charged by the government to have import VAT dealt with by the VAT department.
Boost for fishermen
Monday 22 August 2016 | Published in Local
Dr KIRIANU Nio is currently on Tongareva as part of the Cook Islands Fishing Association’s outreach to its members to assist in capacity and strategic development building.
NZ relationship not simple, says PM
Monday 22 August 2016 | Published in Local
THE ARRANGEMENT where the Cook Islands is self-governing in free association with New Zealand has been called a paradox, with the Cook Islands accused of having its cake and eating it too, says Prime Minister Henry Puna.
Variety of views on 'Sheraton' site
Monday 22 August 2016 | Published in Local
News that the Cook Islands government is working on facilitating the completion of a new resort on the site of the failed Sheraton Hotel at Vaimaanga prompted several letters to the editor of CI News, all of them against the project.
Assault trial set for September
Monday 22 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
CARLO POSADA will appear in the Cook Islands High Court for a defended hearing on September 6 on charges of assault on a female and driving while disqualified.
Mentor helps transform business
Monday 22 August 2016 | Published in Local
Since early 2010, around 300 Cook Islands businesses have had help from a mentoring programme organised through the Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce.
Donations flow in for fire victims
Monday 22 August 2016 | Published in Local
Thanks to a fundraising drive, the family who lost their home to a fire last weekend will be receiving cash donations from around Rarotonga to help rebuild their home.
Selection up to Aitutaki
Monday 22 August 2016 | Published in Local
The SELECTION of One Cook Islands movement candidates for the upcoming Arutanga/Reureu and Nikaupara by-election on Aitutaki will be left in the hands of the Aitutaki people.
Trip to help boost fishing
Saturday 20 August 2016 | Published in Local
Dr Kirianu Nio is currently on Tongareva as part of the Cook Islands Fishing Association’s outreach to its members to assist in capacity and strategic development building.
Tile hold up still delaying court steps
Saturday 20 August 2016 | Published in Local
CONTINUING delays in obtaining materials are holding up the completion of repair work to the Ministry of Justice High Court steps.
Aotearoa fundraiser proves a big success
Saturday 20 August 2016 | Published in Local
THE AOTEAROA Society’s pre-movie “boil up” and premier screening of the “Poi E – The Story of Our Song” fundraiser event has been hailed a huge success in the Cook Islands.
Young students learn Cook Islands Maori
Saturday 20 August 2016 | Published in Local
AVARUA Primary School Year 1 students are embracing their Cook Islands roots this term by learning Cook Islands Maori.
Marine patrol flotilla leaves Tongareva
Saturday 20 August 2016 | Published in Local
POLICE patrol boat Te Kukupa is leading a naval surveillance mission through northern Cook Islands waters.
Professor warns of 'silent invasion'
Saturday 20 August 2016 | Published in Local
Over the first week of August, University of the South Pacific (USP) Emeritus Professor of Pacific Islands Biogeography, Dr. Randy Thaman, gave a public lecture at the USP Cook Islands Campus on The Silent Invasion: The destruction of Pacific Island life by Alien Plants and Animals.”
Excellent service wins Travel Guide award
Saturday 20 August 2016 | Published in Local
ANOTHER Rarotonga cruise company has won an award – this time for outstanding customer service.
Passion becomes a new career
Saturday 20 August 2016 | Published in Local
Ronnie Si’ulepa washed up here nearly 40 years ago.
Firing up for hamper appeal
Saturday 20 August 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
CHRISTMAS may seem a long way off, but the Aroa Mou Trust is already working towards making the festive season better for many Cook Islands families.
Pilot project triumph for Tautu
Saturday 20 August 2016 | Published in Local
TAUTU village in Aitutaki, Cook Islands has completed a disaster and climate resilience pilot project.
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