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Helmets: police chief non-commital
Monday 17 August 2015 | Published in Local
Twenty-seven people, most of them young, have died in motorcycle accidents in this country since 2007.
New president a man with a mission
Monday 17 August 2015 | Published in Local
The newly appointed president of the Rotary Club of Rarotonga for 2015 and 2016, is just like New Zealand’s ‘Men in Black’ – he’s on a mission.
Tourist arrivals record for July
Saturday 15 August 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Tourist arrivals for last month were the highest they’ve ever been in July.
Challenge for eateries
Saturday 15 August 2015 | Published in Local
The inaugural Restaurant of the Year Award will be held on October this year and every licensed establishment has been invited to rise to the challenge.
Tourism corporation pleased with review
Saturday 15 August 2015 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Tourism Corporation board and management say they are pleased with the annual strategic review of the corporation’s 2014/15 performance and operation.
Workshop seeks Pacific views
Friday 14 August 2015 | Published in Local
Biosecurity and quarantine officers from 16 Pacific islands countries and territories including the Cook Islands joined representatives of National Plant Protection Organisations (NPPOs) recently at a three-day workshop to review global phytosanitary standards.
Gala day has something for all
Friday 14 August 2015 | Published in Local
Whether you have a sweet tooth or a love for bouncy castles – or you just want some entertainment, grab the kids and check out Nukutere College’s annual gala day today in town.
Call to blacklist bad employers
Friday 14 August 2015 | Published in Local
Blacklisting local employers who mistreat their foreign employees would be a proactive step towards dealing with what a human rights advocacy group believes is the ‘continuous abuse of foreign workers’ in the Cook Islands.
Experts discuss seabed exploration
Friday 14 August 2015 | Published in Local
New Zealand experts have given their opinions on the opening up of 120,000 square kilometres of seabed for exploratory surveying of minerals in the Cook Islands.
PM axes departure cards
Thursday 13 August 2015 | Published in Local
People departing the Cook Islands no longer have to complete a departure form at the airport.
Contest promotes vaka pride
Thursday 13 August 2015 | Published in Local
In an effort to keep Rarotonga a clean, green and beautiful destination, Cook Islands Tourism is piloting a new initiative to encourage communities to be better stewards of the land.
Man dies in motorcycle crash
Wednesday 12 August 2015 | Published in Local
A young male motorcyclist died on Sunday night after crashing his motorcycle on the back road at Arorangi.
Bank fundraises for Sheddens
Wednesday 12 August 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Touched by the sad story of Paul Shedden, the Bank of the Cook Islands (BCI) is organising a fundraiser this Friday to help raise money to support his cause.
Dog crash puts woman in wheelchair
Tuesday 11 August 2015 | Published in Local
While Rarotonga’s dogs are loved and adored by many locals and tourists, they are also causing trouble, and one woman has had enough.
Missing cushion returned
Tuesday 11 August 2015 | Published in Local
The missing wheelchair cushion reported in CI news last week has been found, and the owners couldn’t be happier.
Walkway is a first for the Pacific region
Monday 10 August 2015 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands has become the first country in the Pacific region to have the Commonwealth Walkway.
Retirement issue worries union
Saturday 8 August 2015 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Workers’ Association believes compulsory public service retirement at 60 could drive older workers out of the country, something the Cook Islands can ill afford to happen.
French naval vessel here to help
Saturday 8 August 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The French Navy vessel Revi is in Rarotonga to participate in the celebrations of the country’s 50th anniversary of self-government.
Humble beginnings teach value of life
Saturday 8 August 2015 | Published in Local
If you call Teremoana Kenneth Mato a ‘Muri creep’ he won’t mind.
US trip worth the sacrifices
Saturday 8 August 2015 | Published in Local
The 36 Cook Islands Apostolic delegation has returned from a two-week trip to attend the 100 years celebration of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World Incorporated, held in Detroit, Michigan.
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