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Lucky charm Veiharii
Wednesday 18 February 2015 | Published in Local
Four year old Veiharii Aroita (centre) isn’t too sure what’s the cause of the fuss, but she is her family’s lucky charm and more.
Theft wrecks holiday
Wednesday 18 February 2015 | Published in Crime
The holiday of two American visitors was over before it could start when they discovered a wallet containing credit cards and $3,000 cash had been stolen on their first day on Rarotonga.
Rare glimpse into life on small island
Wednesday 18 February 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Last week’s fifth annual Development Partner’s Meeting on Mitiaro was a rare occasion for the outside world to see what this small but remarkable island has to offer.
Mitiaro saga long and slow-moving
Wednesday 18 February 2015 | Published in Politics
Ahead of the Mitiaro Court of Appeal hearing in Auckland tomorrow, CI News takes you step-by-step through the complicated story that has Parliament hanging in the balance.
Spray programme does the job
Wednesday 18 February 2015 | Published in Health
The seven cases of chikungunya reported in the Cook Islands have now been reported as having taken place in 2014 – not this year, as previously indicated by Public Health.
Few days left to hook fisheries grant
Wednesday 18 February 2015 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Marine Resources is inviting applications for the annual fisheries grants scheme this week. The grants provide around $50,000 worth of direct support to local fishermen across the country.
Showcasing the Cook Islands
Tuesday 17 February 2015 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Marketing Group members are travelling through North America and Europe over the next six weeks.
Forum visit puts spotlight on Mitiaro
Tuesday 17 February 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Towards the end of last week the Development Partners meeting in Rarotonga upped anchor and moved.
Energy project lights up lives on Pukapuka
Tuesday 17 February 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Until recently, Pukapuka was often in darkness.
Repeat offender jailed
Tuesday 17 February 2015 | Published in Crime
Toawea Highland was sentenced to three months’ imprisonment and 12 months’ probation as well as having his driver’s licence disqualified for 12 months, when he appeared in the High Court last week on a charge of driving with excess breath-alcohol.
Generous tourist still making a difference
Tuesday 17 February 2015 | Published in Local
Randall Nelson is not your average Canadian tourist.
Ponia stays silent over Auckland hotel incident
Tuesday 17 February 2015 | Published in Politics
The government is saying little about an incident at an Auckland hotel earlier this month involving Secretary of Marine Resources Ben Ponia.
Solar energy powers up Pukapuka
Tuesday 17 February 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
This spectacular aerial shot shows the New Zealand Aid-funded solar energy project in Pukapuka, one of a number of projects powering up the Northern Group with free energy from the sun.
Date set for appeal over Mitiaro vote
Tuesday 17 February 2015 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands Party’s appeal against a High Court decision to award the Mitiaro seat to the Democratic Party will be heard at the Court of Appeal in Auckland on Thursday.
Nine in court on assault charges
Tuesday 17 February 2015 | Published in Crime
Nine people appeared in the High Court on charges of assault last week.
Home away from home in New Zealand
Tuesday 17 February 2015 | Published in Local
Over the next few weeks tertiary students will be returning to the world of academia and for some, it’s a familiar beginning to the year but for others it’s a whole new world.
Cabinet back at work today
Monday 16 February 2015 | Published in Politics
Following a busy time at the Development Partners Meeting last week, Cabinet will back to work today.
Happy birthday Papa Dan!
Monday 16 February 2015 | Published in Local
On Saturday 300 people gathered to celebrate the 90th birthday of Teanua Dan Kamana (Papa Dan) OBE, who holds the title of Tepuretu Mataiapo.
Atiu honours school's new prefects
Monday 16 February 2015 | Published in Education
Last Friday, February 13, Apii Enuamanu invested 10 new prefects amidst prayer, singing and joyous applause from family, friends and the community of Atiu.
Leaders blessed
Monday 16 February 2015 | Published in Education
Pride poured out of the St Joseph’s Catholic Cathedral on Friday when the community gathered to be part of a special blessing mass for newly-elected St Joseph’s Primary School prefects, senior leaders and peace ambassadors.
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