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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.
Burning rubbish sparks bush fire
Friday 7 August 2015 | Published in Local
A burning pile of rubbish which became out of control on the beach in Tupapa had firefighters on alert yesterday.
Contract kicks in, but boat's not here
Friday 7 August 2015 | Published in Local
The contract between government and the shipping company chosen to transport outer islands teams home kicked in last Sunday, but the Pacific Schooners Ltd vessel wasn’t tied up at the wharf at Avatiu.
Rosie active in her role
Friday 7 August 2015 | Published in Local
Although she may sometimes help prepare food when she is hosting guests at the Cook Islands Consular Office in Auckland, Rosie Blake BEM is much, much more than the ‘Cook’.
Remembering 1965 first-hand
Friday 7 August 2015 | Published in Local
There are many who remember what it was like before the Cook Islands became self-governing, but only two remain who were part of the government when it all changed. CI News spoke to one of those people about what it was like to experience firsthand the historic moment we are all celebrating.
Paralysed woman needs cushion back
Friday 7 August 2015 | Published in Local
A paralyzed woman from New Zealand, who recently visited the Cook Islands for the 50th anniversary celebrations, is putting out an urgent call for her lost wheelchair cushion.
Busy time on the island today
Wednesday 5 August 2015 | Published in Local
The high point of the Cook Islands’ celebration of 50 years of self-governance came yesterday with a huge outdoor gathering in town to mark Constitution Day, followed by a concert and fireworks display.
Constitution Day full of action
Monday 3 August 2015 | Published in Local
The day everyone’s been waiting for, the landmark 2015 Constitution Day, gets into gear at 10am tomorrow with a thanksgiving prayer service at the National Auditorium.
Navy hospitality goes down a treat
Monday 3 August 2015 | Published in Local
Guests aboard HMNZS Otago were treated to top class Royal New Zealand Navy and New Zealand High Commission hospitality at a cocktail party on Saturday night.
Trades Days a huge success
Monday 3 August 2015 | Published in Local
FRIDAY was the last day for the BCI Trades Days at Constitution Park, and organisers are hailing the event a huge success.
Tiare Taporo to arrive late
Friday 31 July 2015 | Published in Local
Tiare Taporo, the vessel contracted by government to return southern group Te Maeva Nui teams to their home islands, is on its way to Rarotonga and is expected to be in the Pacific Ocean in a couple of days.
Facebook campaign pushes for helmet law
Friday 31 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The loss of lives in road accidents has prompted a group of concerned citizens to run an online campaign on making helmets compulsory for motorists in the Cook Islands.
TMN partners show support
Friday 31 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The outer island hostels was a sea of blue when one of the platinum partners of the Te Maeva Nui 2015 and the Constitution Celebrations visited them with food supplies.
E vaerua okotai
Friday 31 July 2015 | Published in Local
Opening with their performance based on vaerua okotai, spirit of unity, the team from Perth, Australia set the atmosphere for Wednesday night’s Te Maeva Nui competition at Te Are Karioi Nui.
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