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Aid money change 'big deal'
Friday 1 April 2016 | Published in Local
The New Zealand government has agreed to direct development aid directly into the Cook Islands national budget, with both countries signing off on this in Aitutaki this week.
Stars capture Cook Islanders' hearts
Thursday 31 March 2016 | Published in Local
“Returning hate for hate only multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”
Boost for savings culture
Thursday 31 March 2016 | Published in Local
Bank of South Pacific (BSP) Cook Islands, in partnership with Ministry of Education last week signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide financial literacy courses to school children across the Cook Islands.
Patrol boat aids search
Thursday 31 March 2016 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Police Service patrol boat Te Kukupa set sail for Aitutaki Island yesterday evening to help island police and residents to search for missing local man Dorn Douglas Carl Marsters.
Vote count correction
Thursday 31 March 2016 | Published in Local
Declaration of successful candidates and number of votes received for the Atiu councillor candidates.
Tourism award finalists announced
Thursday 31 March 2016 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Tourism Industry Council has announced the finalists for this year’s Air New Zealand Tourism Awards.
Road sign issue urgent
Thursday 31 March 2016 | Published in Local
TAKITUMU Primary School chairperson, Ruth Horton is pleading with authorities to do something about road safety at the school.
Courthouse steps put lives in danger
Thursday 31 March 2016 | Published in Local
The poor state of the Ministry of Justice building is endangering the lives of the many people who visit the courthouse each day, as well as making it almost impossible for the elderly and disabled to negotiate the long flight of front steps.
CITTI marks a successful service course
Wednesday 30 March 2016 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute (CITTI) has held a ceremony on Thursday last week to celebrate the success of participants who attended and achieved a London City and Guilds International Introductory Award in customer service programme.
Architect leading light in palace restoration
Wednesday 30 March 2016 | Published in Local
Auckland architect Professor Harry Turbott, remembered by many as the creative supervisor for Makea Nui Ariki, helping to raise money to restore the ruined 129 year-old palace, died on March 4.
Poor data means poor development
Wednesday 30 March 2016 | Published in Local
MISUSE and misinterpretation of data can lead to poor health and development outcomes.
New animal clinic PAW's aim
Wednesday 30 March 2016 | Published in Local
A local and independent organisation has been set up to raise funds to assist animal welfare and the work of veterinarians in the Cook Islands.
Sun comes out for beach day festival
Tuesday 29 March 2016 | Published in Local
There were a number of objections on religious grounds to the annual Beach Day Out being held on Easter Friday, with some protestors saying the Religious Advisory Council should step in and ask the organisers to choose a more appropriate date.
Raro towel rack the most popular photo
Tuesday 29 March 2016 | Published in Local
Simone Fe‘ao’s photograph of her family enjoying a summer’s day at Muri has won the Paradise Pitstop CI News Summer Hot Shots photo competition for the summer of 2015-16.
Speaker stands by decision
Tuesday 29 March 2016 | Published in Local
Speaker of Parliament Niki Rattle is standing by her actions to interview some MPs and closely oversee the process of a confidence declaration in a new leader of opposition in the House.
Great support for special needs kids
Saturday 26 March 2016 | Published in Local
Four young children with special needs are enjoying the opportunity to be amongst students of Apii Nikao Maori School.
Passion and agony of the cross
Saturday 26 March 2016 | Published in Local
The prisoner of war was in a work detail on the infamous “Death Railway” in Thailand, during World War Two.
Cook Islands dig deep for cyclone relief
Saturday 26 March 2016 | Published in Local
Cyclone Winston recovery efforts on the island nation of Fiji have received a $100,000 boost from the people of the Cook Islands.
Careless driving brings $750 fine
Saturday 26 March 2016 | Published in Local
A woman has been fined $750 after appearing in the High Court on a charge of careless driving causing bodily harm.
Food festival to raise funds for further development of college
Saturday 26 March 2016 | Published in Local
Tereora College is holding a food festival on April 8 to raise funds for the development of the national school.
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