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It's party time in Las Vegas!
Monday 19 January 2015 | Published in Local
If you want an exciting, action-packed holiday, there’s no better place to go than the legendary US gambling city of Las Vegas, Nevada.
Travel group donations to benefit Mauke Centre
Monday 19 January 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
For the eighth consecutive year, the staff and management of Turama Pacific Travel Group have given back to the community.
Hoax email warning from Telecom
Monday 19 January 2015 | Published in Local
Telecom Cook Islands would like to advise customers that a hoax email is currently circulating requesting details of your Telecom oyster account including the password.
Cabinet meets for first time in 2015
Monday 19 January 2015 | Published in Politics
The Government is preparing for its first Cabinet meeting of the year, to be held on Rarotonga tomorrow. Prime Minister Henry Puna announced the meeting last week and also agreed to a post-Cabinet press conference. It is expected topics will include upcoming legislative changes such as the Family Law Bill and the New Crime Act, both hoped to target family violence. All Ministers have indicated they will be staying on Rarotonga next week. The PM will attend a number of international meetings this year, but details are yet to be finalised.
Complaint to be investigated
Monday 19 January 2015 | Published in Politics
After a delay of five months the ombudsman has decided to investigate a CINews request for information from the Ministry of Marine Resources about a secret out of court settlement involving illegal fishing.
Police centre to operate 24 hours
Monday 19 January 2015 | Published in Crime
The Cook Islands Police operations command centre is being expanded to work around the clock.
Campaign kicks off
Monday 19 January 2015 | Published in Politics
The Democratic Party and One Cook Islands (OCI) coalition launched their “Together for Kete Ioane” campaign on Wednesday night in Aitutaki.
No permit, no Aitutaki shellfish
Monday 19 January 2015 | Published in Local
Passengers returning to Rarotonga from Aitutaki are being reminded to obtain permits for paua (clam), ariri (turban snail), or bonefish to avoid facing a hefty fine.
Food, entertainment and more
Monday 19 January 2015 | Published in Local
If you’re looking for a way to entertain the whole family this weekend, check out the new night market at The Rarotongan Beach Resort in Aroa on Sunday.
Energy role comes to end
Monday 19 January 2015 | Published in Politics
Despite major progress made to power the Cook Islands with solar energy, the departure of the country’s Energy Commissioner has left the government trying to work out its next move in powering the country with solar energy.
Gardener Bill's secret is out
Monday 19 January 2015 | Published in Local
The exotic tropical fruits of Aitutaki resident Bill Tschan’s ‘Secret Garden’ have been captured in a new book by the gardener.
Story leads to relative who fell in WW1
Monday 19 January 2015 | Published in Local
A CINews article about a project to track down the names of Cook Islands soldiers who died in World War One has already drawn a response from a reader.
Tuk-tuks make it big
Monday 19 January 2015 | Published in Local
This week’s top 10 most popular stories on cookislandsnews.com ranged from a new mode of transport hitting the island to a dog attack ruining a leisurely bike ride.
Coalition option 'attractive'
Friday 16 January 2015 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna aims for unity in the community Prime Minister Henry Puna says he is not ruling out any political options in 2015 – including working with the Opposition to form a coalition Government with the Democratic Party.
Convention centre plan takes step forward
Friday 16 January 2015 | Published in Local
Tourism Cook Islands has put out a call for contractors to look at the possibility of building a convention centre on Rarotonga.
Get on your bike and save the world
Friday 16 January 2015 | Published in Local
Become a clean, green, cycling machine and save in more ways than one by joining the 50 Days for 50 Years bicycle and walking campaign.
Bishop case nears closure
Friday 16 January 2015 | Published in Politics
The drawn-out investigation into One Cook Islands Leader Teina Bishop may finally be drawing to a close and a decision could be reached within two weeks, says Police Commissioner Maara Tetava.
Bad owners blamed for dog problem
Thursday 15 January 2015 | Published in Local
Owners and not just their animals are at the root of ongoing problems with stray dogs on Rarotonga, says dog control officer Don Tua.
Concern at growth of dementia
Thursday 15 January 2015 | Published in Health
As the population grows older, more cases of dementia are being diagnosed in the Cook Islands.
Relief in sight for hard-hit motorists
Thursday 15 January 2015 | Published in Economy
Relief may be in sight for long-suffering Cook Islands motorists hit in the pocket by high fuel prices.
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