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Airport Authority eyes up growth
Saturday 5 July 2014 | Published in Economy
Huge opportunities exist for the Airport Authority to grow its business activity and increase commercial revenue, says Chief Executive Joe Ngamata.
Arorangi students gear up for eco-tour
Saturday 5 July 2014 | Published in Education
Arorangi School students will be rolling out on their bikes for an eco-tour at the end of the school term with cycle tour company Storytellers.
New BBC drama set in Cooks
Saturday 5 July 2014 | Published in Local
British television channel BBC Three has commissioned a new drama series about two friends from London who travel the world and end up in the Cook Islands.
Gloomy outlook for population decline
Saturday 5 July 2014 | Published in Local
If the Cook Islands’ population continues to decline at its current rate, it would halve its size every 140 years, according to a new report.
Column: Time to consider who to vote for
Friday 4 July 2014 | Published in Politics
Vaine Wichman has worked extensively throughout the Pacific as a development economist. She began writing these columns at the request of women and men asking her to explain the working of their economy.
Where did the CINews logo come from?
Thursday 3 July 2014 | Published in Local
Have you ever wondered where the Cook Islands News logo came from?
Hamilton Boys band back for another go
Thursday 3 July 2014 | Published in Education
Giving budding music students the opportunity to experience what it’s like to be a touring musician is one of the main reasons Hamilton Boys High School’s musical department is back on tour in Rarotonga.
Te Mato Vai work continues
Thursday 3 July 2014 | Published in Local
While it may look like a slowdown, Te Mat Vai construction is proceeding according to schedule, says a project official.
Apology to start Ui Ariki Day
Thursday 3 July 2014 | Published in Local
Tomorrow marks the third Ui Ariki Day celebrations for traditional leaders, but before the singing and revelry, the House of Ariki will be consolidating its members at a special apology and swearing-in ceremony today.
Child health a focus at conference
Thursday 3 July 2014 | Published in Health
The 16th annual Cook Islands Health Conference kicked off yesterday, beginning nearly a week of discussion on this year’s theme: Child Health.
No shortage of complaints to NES
Thursday 3 July 2014 | Published in Environment
Nearly 70 complaints about unfavourable activity have been made to the National Environment Service since the start of last year.
Bishop case decision soon?
Thursday 3 July 2014 | Published in Politics
New Zealand’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is aiming to have a recommendation on the investigation of Aitutaki Member of Parliament Teina Bishop in the hands of the Police Commissioner by the end of the month, says Crown Law.
New ATMs for Bank of the Cook Islands
Thursday 3 July 2014 | Published in Local
Bank of the Cook Islands is installing the first of two new automatic teller machines (ATMs) today, as it moves towards offering new services.
No clear solution for high taxi fares
Thursday 3 July 2014 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Taxi Association agrees that its fares for short trips from the airport are too expensive but says it cannot see how to lower them without going out of business.
MFEM policy costings revealed
Wednesday 2 July 2014 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands Party and Independent candidate for Ngatangiia Teina Mackenzie have responded to a CINews request to release financial analysis of their campaign pledges, recently completed by government.
Annual health conference today
Wednesday 2 July 2014 | Published in Health
The Ministry of Health begins hosting its annual Cook Islands Health Conference today.
Wait for flu vaccine nearly over
Wednesday 2 July 2014 | Published in Health
Long-awaited influenza vaccines are finally due to arrive in Rarotonga this weekend, meaning the first injections should be available from early next week.
Serial home intruder has family on edge
Wednesday 2 July 2014 | Published in Crime
A local woman is feeling scared and her parents furious after having a night-time intruder enter their homes multiple times in the past week.
Help arrives for Ombudsman's office
Wednesday 2 July 2014 | Published in Local
A senior member of the New Zealand Office of the Ombudsman is in the Cook Islands to train staff and help address a backlog of complaints being dealt with by the local office.
Gross turnover fuelled by consumers, tourism
Wednesday 2 July 2014 | Published in Economy
New statistics show gross turnover for all industries in the Cook Islands rose by just over $10 million between the March quarters last year and this year.
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