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Resort fireworks startle Muri residents
Wednesday 30 September 2015 | Published in Local
Fireworks that were set off at Nautilus Resort on Saturday night without any warning to the community have angered some Muri residents who were startled by the late night noise.
Tourism council meets
Wednesday 30 September 2015 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Tourism Industry Council held its annual general meeting at the Edgewater Resort & Spa on the back of a marketing update meeting provided by the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation.
Atiu hostel project gets boost from bowls
Wednesday 30 September 2015 | Published in Local
A cheque for $8000 has been handed over to the Atiu hostel committee following a highly successful bowling competition at the Cook Islands national bowling grounds in Tutakimoa earlier this month.
No helmet, no licence test
Tuesday 29 September 2015 | Published in Local
Numerous crashes and injuries sustained by novice motorcycle riders while doing their licence tests have prompted police to enforce a new helmet rule.
Tourism sweetheart farewells Raro
Tuesday 29 September 2015 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Tourism said goodbye to one of their bubbliest and brightest stars this week, but Louisa Bonanno says her time in Rarotonga will never be over.
MCIPA to file counter-legal action
Tuesday 29 September 2015 | Published in Local
The legal battle between two pageant associations has heightened, with the original group now filing counter-legal action after months of disputes.
Pageant battle reaches court
Monday 28 September 2015 | Published in Local
Behind the scenes of the crowning of a new Miss Cook Islands, a storm has been brewing over the legal validity of her title, and the two separate Miss Cook Islands committees.
Immigration policy overhaul underway
Monday 28 September 2015 | Published in Local
Immigration policy is getting an overhaul following long held concerns over the granting of permanent residency (PR) and the apparent ease with which permits are obtained by foreigners.
A life saving donation made
Monday 28 September 2015 | Published in Local
Children in the Outer Islands will be able to safely learn about voyaging and the environment thanks to new equipment from the New Zealand High Commission.
Preparations begin for pageant
Monday 28 September 2015 | Published in Local
Preparations are well under way for the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant, to be held in the Cook Islands in December.
Grey Power protests to resume
Monday 28 September 2015 | Published in Local
Grey Power members will resume their protest marches against the tax on New Zealand pensions as soon as parliament sits again.
Front page correction
Monday 28 September 2015 | Published in Local
MCIPA would like to clarify statements made in last weeks front page story on the Miss Cook Islands debacle.
Tereapii Mauriaiti – eco warrior and Earth activist
Saturday 26 September 2015 | Published in Local
This week CI News features part two of the 50 Tamariki Kuki Airani profile on Tereapii Mauriaiti of Mangaia. He now lives in Belgium with his partner and three children. For the past 15 years Tereapii has been working on Greenpeace vessels being an environmental activist and helping protect the world from exploitation and toxic poisoning. The 50 Tamariki series was started last year by Cook Islands journalist Florence Syme-Buchanan to profile ordinary Cook Islanders doing extraordinary things.
Ingenuity helps CITTI team win
Saturday 26 September 2015 | Published in Local
Hearts racing, trainee chef Stephanie Tua and her teammate Kiniika Hagai put the finishing touches on their elegant entree.
Old memories of teaching on island
Saturday 26 September 2015 | Published in Local
Pukekohe, New Zealand residents John and Tuaine Bailey came across another old photo recently which they thought might interest CI News readers.
Celebration beer brews a bronze
Friday 25 September 2015 | Published in Local
A local brewery is standing tall against the big boys overseas, picking up a bronze medal at the New Zealand Beer Awards last weekend.
Conference aims for betterment
Friday 25 September 2015 | Published in Local
More than 500 people gathered at the National Auditorium yesterday and today, for the annual Jehovah’s Witness convention.
Silver and bronze on the menu
Friday 25 September 2015 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute (CITTI) turned up the heat with their culinary skills in Auckland to bag a silver and bronze medal at the City & Guilds New Zealand Team Skills competition, one of New Zealand’s premier hospitality industry competitions.
Women give a toast to their development
Friday 25 September 2015 | Published in Local
More than 20 working women brushed up their public speaking skills over wine and cheese on Wednesday night, for the first of many development workshops.
Roundabout awaits paint
Wednesday 23 September 2015 | Published in Local
Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) is waiting for the road marking paint to arrive into the country so that they can finalise the project at the Avatiu intersection.
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