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Lagoon Day today at Punanga Nui
Thursday 17 July 2014 | Published in Environment
Two days of intense activity will take place at the Punanga Nui market over the next two days as the annual Lagoon Day gets underway.
Dogs, crime need collective response
Thursday 17 July 2014 | Published in Local
As tourists flock to the Cook Islands in droves for a winter getaway, the local community is being called on to help keep crime and dog incidents to a minimum.
Election: Demos in the driver's seat
Thursday 17 July 2014 | Published in Politics
Two seats are all that separates the Democratic Party and the Cook Islands Party after final results were released for six more constituencies yesterday.
Defence case slips after bank accounts revealed
Thursday 17 July 2014 | Published in Crime
Defence argument has faltered in the trial of a Fijian national accused of theft of $10,495 from his employer after documents proving he had two ANZ bank accounts were produced in court.
Election: CIP inches ahead of Demos
Thursday 17 July 2014 | Published in Politics
New election results show the Cook Islands Party is slightly ahead of the rival Democratic Party.
Tech courses aimed at older beginners
Thursday 17 July 2014 | Published in Technology
Those keen to delve into the world of modern technology are being invited to sign up for two new courses being run by the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute.
Time to 'step up' for dance students
Wednesday 16 July 2014 | Published in Local
A thrilling blend of hip hop, ceroc, traditional Cook Islands dancing and a few Beyonce-inspired moves will light up Nikao Hall tonight.
What do you want to see from government?
Wednesday 16 July 2014 | Published in Politics
As the election results are gradually released, CINews asked our Facebook followers what they want to see the elected government focus on over the next four years.
No funding for e-waste day
Wednesday 16 July 2014 | Published in Environment
A lack of available funding means there will be no e-waste collection day this year, says the National Environment Service.
Internet problems on Aitutaki resolved
Wednesday 16 July 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
Telecom has apologised to its customers in Aitutaki after a technical glitch impacted all international internet traffic for more than a day.
Election: Court battle for Matavera?
Wednesday 16 July 2014 | Published in Politics
Are arch rivals Kiriau Terepu and Cassey Eggelton about to battle it out in court for the honour of being Matavera’s Member of Parliament?
Alleged thief an 'untrained accountant'
Wednesday 16 July 2014 | Published in Crime
A Fijian national facing trial over theft of around $10,500 from employee wages was a head accountant who, allegedly, was not trained for the job, the court has heard.
Election: More results released
Wednesday 16 July 2014 | Published in Politics
A further six successful candidates have been announced, following the election on July 9.
Vaka to be part of Te Maeva Nui
Tuesday 15 July 2014 | Published in Culture
Traditional voyaging is set to be part of the annual Te Maeva Nui constitution celebrations, starting on July 28 with the arrival of double-hulled voyaging vessels Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia.
Rego plate money to make roads safer
Tuesday 15 July 2014 | Published in Local
Selling off old vehicle registration plates to tourists has helped Bank of the Cook Islands raise nearly $1000 for the cause of making roads safer in Rarotonga.
Plastic bag money going to recycling
Tuesday 15 July 2014 | Published in Environment
Shoppers will be charged 10 cents for every plastic bag they take home from Cook Islands Trading Corporation stores, starting this Thursday.
Depopulation high in the Cooks
Tuesday 15 July 2014 | Published in Local
Depopulation of the Cook Islands is at one of the highest rates in the world, according to an online report this week.
Election campaigns 'lacked substance'
Tuesday 15 July 2014 | Published in Politics
Campaigns from the two major political parties were pre-occupied with offering ‘lollies’ to voters, instead of focusing on the big issues, says one of the country’s former lawmakers.
Validity of postal votes questioned
Tuesday 15 July 2014 | Published in Politics
The arrival of postal votes from New Zealand on Friday – two days after election day - has sparked concern over their validity.
Election results announced
Tuesday 15 July 2014 | Published in Politics
Six victorious candidates have been announced by the Electoral Office.
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