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Makea decision reserved
Tuesday 10 September 2013 | Published in Local
After a week of debate in court, the decision of who has the right to the Makea Nui Ariki title has been reserved.
Legal issues cloud MP's future
Tuesday 10 September 2013 | Published in Local
Different interpretations of recent legal judgements have put a stalemate on the political future of Atiu MP Norman George.
Taking the cake
Tuesday 10 September 2013 | Published in Local
It’s party week at Westpac, with staff happy to celebrate 25 years in the Cook Islands – complete with cake.
Kaikai in Kuliokopo
Monday 9 September 2013 | Published in Local
Team Cook Islands Athletics manager and CISNOC vice president Ina Marsters and Associate Minister of Sport John Henry get into the Wallisian groove dressed in traditional attire during the team’s kaikai host by the village of Kuliokopo in Wallis and Futuna on Sunday (Saturday CI Time).
Demo Party says no to George
Monday 9 September 2013 | Published in Local
Opposition and Democratic Party leader Wilkie Rasmussen says there is no way that Mapumai-Teenui MP Norman George can join the party at any time in the future.
Super fund case before Chief Justice
Monday 9 September 2013 | Published in Local
Chief Justice Tom Weston will hear the latest development in the superannuation fund case today.
Project City set to finish
Friday 6 September 2013 | Published in Local
New water pipes in the Project City area are delivering better water pressure, which has highlighted problems for some houses with old plumbing.
NZ commits $3.8m to Te Mato Vai
Friday 6 September 2013 | Published in Local
New Zealand made a firm financial commitment to the $60 million Te Mato Vai water supply infrastructure programme yesterday.
Out of the blue
Friday 6 September 2013 | Published in Local
Marine park researcher Dr Teina Rongo triumphantly holds up a Taramea – a Crown of Thorns starfish that feeds on coral in the lagoon, and when present in large numbers can devastate coral reefs.
Franklin to appeal
Thursday 5 September 2013 | Published in Local
Former New Zealand and Cook Islands police officer Mark Franklin will be appealing his 12 month prison sentence for selling cannabis.
Fisherman upset over by-catch trial
Thursday 5 September 2013 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Fishing Association is alleging a BTIB decision to allow a foreign fishing company to sell by-catch to retailers is pushing them out of the Rarotonga market.
Life-saving machines
Thursday 5 September 2013 | Published in Local
Businesses are being encouraged by the Cook Islands Water Safety Council Inc (CIWSCI) to purchase equipment that can save lives.
PM prepares to hand over Pacific Forum chair duties
Tuesday 3 September 2013 | Published in Local
After a year at the helm of the region’s most eminent political body, Prime Minister Henry Puna says he is looking forward to spending more time at home.
Team CI arrive in Wallis
Tuesday 3 September 2013 | Published in Local
Team Cook Islands arrived in Wallis and Futuna late on Saturday night to garlands of tiare ei and faces that seemed familiar.
Public meeting on seabed mining fund
Monday 2 September 2013 | Published in Local
The public is invited to a meeting tonight to offer their ideas and discuss the establishment of a sovereign wealth fund being set up to store prospective seabed mining revenues.
Air NZ profit more than doubles
Monday 2 September 2013 | Published in Local
Air New Zealand has announced earnings before taxation of $256 million for the 2013 financial year, an increase of 172 per cent on the previous year and the company’s best result in five years.
Arorangi educator made the Teacher of the Month
Monday 2 September 2013 | Published in Local
Arorangi School celebrated this week when one of their teachers, Vaine Teokoitu, was selected as the Cook Islands Teachers Institute (CITI) Teacher of the Month.
Local lawyer back in Raro
Saturday 31 August 2013 | Published in Local
Victor Heather has returned to Rarotonga, where his roots were planted more than 43 years ago in Avatiu Valley.
Local dogs 'more bark than bite'
Saturday 31 August 2013 | Published in Local
Following two letters of complaint to CINews about roaming dogs, Esther Honey’s practice manager Carl Hartnett says Rarotongan dogs are generally more bark than bite.
Canadians cross Pacific for education
Saturday 31 August 2013 | Published in Local
Five Canadian students have travelled across the Pacific Ocean to the Cook Islands to further their education in international business.
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