National

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.

Politics

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.

Crime

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.

Local


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.

Politics


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.

Local


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.

Education


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.

Education


Former principals do the honours

Monday 16 February 2015 | Published in Education

The honour of cutting the cake celebrating Arorangi School’s 100th birthday on Saturday went to three former principals including the oldest surviving ex-principal, Papa Nooroa Kaurenga, 91.

Education


Ioane remembered as 'quiet achiever'

Monday 16 February 2015 | Published in Politics

Tributes continue to flow for Democratic Party candidate Kete Ioane as he is remembered for being a quiet achiever and humble man during his time in Government.

Politics


NZ aid programme still delivers

Monday 16 February 2015 | Published in Politics

The development relationship between New Zealand and the Cook Islands is more than just donor and recipient.

Politics

Arorangi school centennial proud event for community

Monday 16 February 2015 | Published in Education

A large and happy crowd of present and former pupils, present and former staff and VIPs attended the opening ceremony for Arorangi School’s centennial celebration on Saturday.

Education


Online readers like 'mystery jet' story

Sunday 15 February 2015 | Published in Local

With readership of CINews online spreading all over the globe, stories from earlier in the year still seem to be favourites. Still in the top 10 is the mystery of the mystery Boeing 767 that landed here and sent the island’s coconut wireless into overdrive. Stories were ranked using Google Analytics.

Local

Awards have plenty of potential

Sunday 15 February 2015 | Published in Local

This article by Lynsay Rongokea takes a critical look at this week’s Cook Islands Development Awards and discusses how they could be developed in the future to honour the achievements and contributions of prominent and well-known Cook Islanders.

Local

Getting set for celebration

Sunday 15 February 2015 | Published in Local

This story was written by Alan Erskine the editor of the Mildura Weekly in northwestern Victoria, Australia. Erskine holidayed in Rarotonga last month and described his impressions for the newspaper. Back home, he also caught up with Mildura’s Pukapukan community.

Local

Valentines Day a special chance to show our love for one another

Sunday 15 February 2015 | Published in Local

Valentine Day is a celebration that occurs in many parts of the world. It is a special chance to show our love to each other with cards, candy or special words of love.

Local


Women's place is in the House

Sunday 15 February 2015 | Published in Politics

A woman’s place is in the House – the House of Parliament.

Politics


Proud night for the Cook Islands

Sunday 15 February 2015 | Published in Local

The presentation of special awards celebrating 50 years of development in the Cook Islands was cause for celebration at the Development Awards dinner held at Enua Manea at Titikaveka on Tuesday night.

Local


'Big Al' made impact on the island he loved

Sunday 15 February 2015 | Published in Local

When a young truck driver from Timaru arrived in Rarotonga in the early 1970s, he couldn’t have foreseen the impact he would make on the peaceful island he loved and called home.

Local


Reward for years of study

Sunday 15 February 2015 | Published in Local

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held its annual Church Education System graduation ceremony at the Avarua LDS Chapel.

Local


Report sows seeds of new life for agriculture

Sunday 15 February 2015 | Published in Environment

A draft strategic report aimed at revitalising the country’s agriculture production: ‘Agriculture and Food in the Cooks Islands’, was launched at the 2015 Development Partners Meeting on Wednesday.

Environment


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