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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.
Infrastructure working overtime on potholes
Saturday 28 June 2014 | Published in Local
Heavy rain in Rarotonga this week has crews busy at work repairing numerous potholes around the island.
DABOSS is back
Friday 27 June 2014 | Published in Local
Clem Fortes was on hand at the airport in the wee hours of Thursday morning to pick up his stolen, and now infamous, ‘DABOSS’ rego plate. Taken from the 51-year-old store owner in Arorangi earlier this month, the story concluded with a happy ending after a friend, Gail Lewis brought the plate to Rarotonga on her flight, after having them delivered by the same New Zealand man who admitted to taking them while on vacation with a mate and their girlfriends.
Hit and run killed dog says pet owner
Thursday 26 June 2014 | Published in Local
Nikao resident Kana Story is devastated after learning her pet dog was killed in what she is describing as a hit and run style incident.
Te Kukupa part of surveillance mission
Thursday 26 June 2014 | Published in Local
Police patrol boat Te Kukupa departed Avarua port Monday morning to participate in a multi-national fisheries surveillance operation.
Sail Rarotonga charts new course
Wednesday 25 June 2014 | Published in Local
Local sailing charter Sail Rarotonga is set to steer a new course on the high seas with their latest yacht, the Eastern Star.
Contractors sought for sanitation programme
Tuesday 24 June 2014 | Published in Local
Officials are seeking help from local contractors to help carry out an $18 million project designed to improve household sanitation systems in Rarotonga and Aitutaki.
Fete de la Musique comes to Cook Islands
Monday 23 June 2014 | Published in Local
Alliance Francaise in the Cook Islands is 21 years old this year and it has decided to organise several events through the year to mark its anniversary!
Kiwi company gets TMV contract
Monday 23 June 2014 | Published in Local
The ‘detailed design’ contract for Rarotonga’s water project Te Mato Vai has been awarded to GHD (NZ Ltd), part of an international engineering, architecture and environmental consulting company.
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