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Local banks collaborate more
Monday 11 July 2016 | Published in Local
CREDIT reporting standards between banks in the Cook Islands has been boosted through a signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the Bank of the Cook Islands, BSP and ANZ.
Quiz night fundraiser
Monday 11 July 2016 | Published in Local
The SOCIETY for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) Cook Islands will host a quiz night at the RSA on July 21 to help fund the institution’s desexing programme.
Rock-solid start to church conference
Monday 11 July 2016 | Published in Local
Celebration on the Rock Church are in the midst of their first “Supernatural Now” conference which began last night.
Kava revival concept starts interesting discussion online
Monday 11 July 2016 | Published in Local
IT IS encouraging when people discuss topics you are passionate about. And that was the primary goal of my recent feature in CI News,“Reclaiming the ‘real’ Rarotongan culture.”
Pupils learn about ocean protection
Monday 11 July 2016 | Published in Local
IT HAS been a productive term for Avarua Primary School, whose pupils have been basking on their academic success.
The money or the fish, or can we have both?
Monday 11 July 2016 | Published in Local
FISH AGGREGATION devices, or FADs, have been used for thousands of years in various forms to attract fish.
Health signs deal with Otago university
Monday 11 July 2016 | Published in Local
A MEMORANDUM of understanding has been signed between the Cook Islands Ministry of Health and the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioner of the University of Otago.
Project tackles suicide problem
Monday 11 July 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
There is no point to laying blame over someone’s suicide, says Metua Bates of the Cook Islands Suicide Prevention Project.
BSP celebrates one year anniversary
Monday 11 July 2016 | Published in Local
AS PART of the Bank of the South Pacific’s one year anniversary, a fundraising event will be held next week Friday for Aitutaki hospital.
Officers ready to serve country
Monday 11 July 2016 | Published in Local
HAVING the opportunity to lead and having the ability to order someone around does not necessarily make anyone a leader.
Weather outlook drier
Monday 11 July 2016 | Published in Local
RAROTONGA and the rest of the nation should expect below average rainfall from this month until September.
PM stands by would-be rival
Monday 11 July 2016 | Published in Local
COOK ISLANDS Prime Minister Henry Puna confirms there is no change with the Cook Islands Party MP Rose Brown in terms of her position with the Cook Islands party.
Bright future for college, says Napa
Friday 8 July 2016 | Published in Local
Assurances in parliament by the prime minister that Titikaveka College will not be closed down is good news for Takitumu, which needs it to keep operating, says MP Selina Napa.
Anyone for a wind burger?
Friday 8 July 2016 | Published in Local
This feature, written by Araura College counsellorThomas Tarurongo Wynne, pictured right, takes athought-provoking look at the cost of living in the CookIslands – and the problems and dilemmas it presents formany in our society. RECENTLY I asked my students to fill out a food diary for the week and to itemise what they had for dinner.
Atamira blessed in special ceremony
Friday 8 July 2016 | Published in Local
Ten ATAMIRA or traditional chiefly seats were blessed and presented to the Ui Ariki at the National Auditorium Centre on Wednesday.
Female students lead the way
Friday 8 July 2016 | Published in Local
A SURVEY conducted by Pacific Islands Forum in 13 Pacific Island countries primary schools including the Cook Islands has revealed girls have higher levels of proficiency in literacy and numeracy than boys.
Longliners offload at Avatiu Harbour
Friday 8 July 2016 | Published in Local
A TRANSHIPMENT of catch by Huanan Fishery Ltd will be monitored by Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) in Rarotonga this week.
Dive company slams 'unfair' treatment
Friday 8 July 2016 | Published in Local
A RAROTONGAN dive company claims it is being unfairly treated after being asked to meet a new accreditation rule introduced by the Cook Islands Tourism Industry Council.
Pacific way on mental health often better: Expert
Friday 8 July 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
WESTERN nations should pause and reflect before telling Pacific countries how to set up their mental-health services.
Bishop boat - buy details revealed
Friday 8 July 2016 | Published in Local
POLICE prosecutors Nick Williams and Michael Thomas called in several witnesses against One Cook Islands party leader Teina Bishop at the Cook Islands High Court yesterday.
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