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Manihiki breakfast on the menu
Friday 11 July 2014 | Published in Local
Traditional Manihiki delicacies are being served up at Punanga Nui Market today, as part of a new tourism experience created by Pastor Ngarima George.
BCI funding for Cyclone Martin book
Friday 11 July 2014 | Published in Local
A major project to record Cyclone Martin’s impact on the people of Manihiki has been given a much-appreciated funding boost by the Bank of the Cook Islands.
Officials quiet over fishing negotiations
Friday 11 July 2014 | Published in Local
Officials are remaining quiet on the current status of ongoing negotiations with the owners of a foreign fishing vessel accused of illegally fishing in Cook Islands waters.
70th birthday surprise in Raro
Thursday 10 July 2014 | Published in Local
Mereani Tangata received a special 70th birthday celebration yesterday courtesy of fellow members of the Punanga Nui Vainetini Mamas group.
Bitter-sweet start to whale season
Thursday 10 July 2014 | Published in Local
Whale season has officially kicked off in the Cook Islands and around six humpbacks have already shown up over the past week.
Bikinis will be back, says Air NZ
Wednesday 9 July 2014 | Published in Local
Air New Zealand’s controversial ‘Safety in Paradise’ video – which features bikini-clad models demonstrating flight safety procedures – is on a temporary hiatus and will soon return, says a company executive.
Bumpy ride continues in Avarua
Tuesday 8 July 2014 | Published in Local
Construction on the main road that would have provided a smooth ride for motorists travelling from the airport to Tupapa appears to be nowhere in sight.
Driver dies after crashing into pole
Tuesday 8 July 2014 | Published in Local
A 43-year-old man died on Sunday afternoon after crashing into a power pole in Arorangi.
New BBC drama set in Cooks
Saturday 5 July 2014 | Published in Local
British television channel BBC Three has commissioned a new drama series about two friends from London who travel the world and end up in the Cook Islands.
Gloomy outlook for population decline
Saturday 5 July 2014 | Published in Local
If the Cook Islands’ population continues to decline at its current rate, it would halve its size every 140 years, according to a new report.
Where did the CINews logo come from?
Thursday 3 July 2014 | Published in Local
Have you ever wondered where the Cook Islands News logo came from?
Te Mato Vai work continues
Thursday 3 July 2014 | Published in Local
While it may look like a slowdown, Te Mat Vai construction is proceeding according to schedule, says a project official.
Apology to start Ui Ariki Day
Thursday 3 July 2014 | Published in Local
Tomorrow marks the third Ui Ariki Day celebrations for traditional leaders, but before the singing and revelry, the House of Ariki will be consolidating its members at a special apology and swearing-in ceremony today.
New ATMs for Bank of the Cook Islands
Thursday 3 July 2014 | Published in Local
Bank of the Cook Islands is installing the first of two new automatic teller machines (ATMs) today, as it moves towards offering new services.
No clear solution for high taxi fares
Thursday 3 July 2014 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Taxi Association agrees that its fares for short trips from the airport are too expensive but says it cannot see how to lower them without going out of business.
Help arrives for Ombudsman's office
Wednesday 2 July 2014 | Published in Local
A senior member of the New Zealand Office of the Ombudsman is in the Cook Islands to train staff and help address a backlog of complaints being dealt with by the local office.
Cooks in talks over alleged illegal fishing
Tuesday 1 July 2014 | Published in Local
Allegations of illegal fishing by a foreign purse seiner have led to ongoing negotiations between the vessel’s owners and local officials.
New technology to monitor fishing
Monday 30 June 2014 | Published in Local
New technology for monitoring catches of vessels fishing in Pacific Island waters is being tested on two large Chinese Taipei flagged tuna long liners.
Surveillance mission ends for patrol boat
Monday 30 June 2014 | Published in Local
Police patrol boat Te Kukupa returned to Avarua port yesterday morning after participating in a multi-national fisheries surveillance operation that discovered a number of minor infractions.
Free Raro trip instead of $200,000
Saturday 28 June 2014 | Published in Local
A free trip to Rarotonga has gone a long way in healing the disappointment of missing out on winning a massive $200,000 at a cricket game earlier this year.
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