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Owner unfazed by arson claims
Saturday 17 November 2012 | Published in Local
Eric Short Automotive owner Eric Short says accusations by insurance assessors that he organised the fire are “just part of the procedure”.
Only two home
Saturday 17 November 2012 | Published in Local
Just two cabinet ministers will be in the Cook Islands for the whole of next week to play host to the 50-plus parliamentary delegates who are arriving this weekend for a week-long conference.
Fundraiser for Miss South Pacific effort
Saturday 17 November 2012 | Published in Local
Remember to get behind Maine Purotu Kate Ngatokorua as she prepares to represent the Cook Islands at the Miss South Pacific pageant in American Samoa next month. ‘Kings and Queens’ is the theme of a quiz and auction night fundraiser for Ngatokorua on Thursday November 22 at Club Raro. Contact Keren Aviu on 51250 or Shannon Saunders on 29292 for more information.
2 French naval visits in 1 week
Saturday 17 November 2012 | Published in Local
Two French naval vessels will stop in to Rarotonga on courtesy calls while in Cook Islands waters next week.
Official Information Act goes north
Friday 16 November 2012 | Published in Local
Northern group island leaders now have a better understanding of the need for good record keeping and the role of the Official Information Act (OIA).
Titikaveka students do school proud
Friday 16 November 2012 | Published in Local
It was a proud moment for Titikaveka College at the annual Cook Islands mathematics competition this year. The school came away with a number of placings across the year levels including third for Year Eight, first and second for Year Nine and third for Year Ten.
Sovereign wealth fund proposed
Friday 16 November 2012 | Published in Local
The establishment of a sovereign wealth fund for storing revenues generated by mineral assets is one element of a broad strategy of preparation for seabed mining in the Cook Islands.
Mama Ami celebrates milestone
Friday 16 November 2012 | Published in Local
A no drinking and smoking policy while staying active has seen Turangi mama Ami Whittaker reach her 90th birthday.
MMR seeks funding for consultation
Friday 16 November 2012 | Published in Local
Communities will be better consulted on marine and fisheries projects if funding is approved for the Ministry of Marine Resources.
Kitesurfers spread their wings
Friday 16 November 2012 | Published in Local
Local kitesurfers are set to receive more coaching thanks to the establishment of a new racing and development committee.
Dancing for Miss Earth
Friday 16 November 2012 | Published in Local
Miss Cook Islands Teuira Napa had crowds in the Philippines in awe as the 19-year-old performed a beautiful Cook Islands dance for her talent show at the Miss Earth pageant in Manila.
Sandy glass for reclamation?
Friday 16 November 2012 | Published in Local
Infrastructure and planning minister Teariki Heather is open to the idea of using crushed glass to help grow grass on the new foreshore reclamation.
Raro Cars emerges from the ashes
Thursday 15 November 2012 | Published in Local
Raro Cars owner Don Carlaw is hoping to see customers return to the Avatiu business 11 days after a blaze burnt down the company’s showroom and workshop.
Pipeline won't desecrate graves: Triad
Thursday 15 November 2012 | Published in Local
An island mama contacted CINews concerned Triad’s pipeline may be running straight through the colourful Catholic cemetery in Panama – a worry no doubt others share.
Fraudulent passports detected
Thursday 15 November 2012 | Published in Local
Fraudsters beware – Cook Islands’ border security is on your case.
How to spot an imposter
Thursday 15 November 2012 | Published in Local
Practical training for border security staff began yesterday on day two of the Cook Islands border security training workshop.
Local soldiers remembered
Thursday 15 November 2012 | Published in Local
A small gathering honoured the contribution of around 500 Cook Islands soldiers to the Great War at the Rarotonga RSA on Remembrance Sunday.
Gender-based violence conference in 20th year
Thursday 15 November 2012 | Published in Local
Twenty years after a handful of women from around the Pacific first gathered in Suva to discuss the problem of sexual and gender-based violence, the sixth regional meeting to discuss the issue is underway in Fiji this week.
Enoka's solar curiosity
Wednesday 14 November 2012 | Published in Local
Astronomy enthusiast Damon Enoka searches for the partial solar eclipse with a basic version of a pinhole camera.
Westpac: Accounts weren't hacked
Wednesday 14 November 2012 | Published in Local
The three Westpac Cook Islands customers who had money stolen from their accounts by a Nigerian fraudster had provided their details unwittingly to the scammer.
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