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US students on field trip to Raro
Saturday 1 February 2014 | Published in National
An eager team of budding American scientists has been clambering around the Rarotongan coastline this week learning about the local environment.
Fighting corruption on agenda
Saturday 1 February 2014 | Published in National
The Cook Islands will be hosting a two-day conference that aims to focus on the role of parliament in fighting corruption.
Cook Islands scores bulb eater machine
Saturday 1 February 2014 | Published in National
An official says with the recent acquisition of a new piece of equipment, burned out light bulbs will no longer be posing a significant environmental hazard.
French classes, culture in the Cook Islands
Saturday 1 February 2014 | Published in National
The Cook Islands is about to be infused with some extra French culture, thanks to the new offerings by local group Alliance Franaise.
Asbestos removal: Into the red zone
Saturday 1 February 2014 | Published in National
This week, the Cook Islands Investment Corporation has been co-ordinating the large-scale removal of soil from Avarua School, after it was found to be contaminated with asbestos.
Shift towards local knowledge in development
Saturday 1 February 2014 | Published in National
One aim of a major donor partners meeting in the Cook Islands next month is to get more people involved in setting the country’s development agenda.
Tonga gets payout from Pacific insurance pilot
Saturday 1 February 2014 | Published in National
Cyclone Ian’s devastation in Tonga has triggered the first payout made under a new World Bank insurance scheme, which the Cook Islands signed up to last year.
'King hit' on tourist outside night club
Saturday 1 February 2014 | Published in National
A young Australian visitor was assaulted outside a popular bar in Rarotonga on Wednesday night, less than a week after being robbed on the island.
Oz couple say seabed mining is a bad idea
Saturday 1 February 2014 | Published in National
An Australian couple that has visited the Cook Islands on multiple occasions says seabed mining in Cook Islands waters is a bad idea.
Maltreatment of foreign workers could harm country: PM
Saturday 1 February 2014 | Published in National
Prime Minister Henry Puna says reports of foreign workers having their human rights violated could tarnish the international reputation of the Cook Islands.
Chinese construction firm faces $25,000 fine
Saturday 1 February 2014 | Published in National
The Chinese construction firm contracted to carry out work as part of the $60 million Te Mato Vai water infrastructure project could be hit with a $25,000 fine if they commence construction work without proper foreign enterprise registration.
Cooks presents concerns on seabed minerals work
Saturday 1 February 2014 | Published in Environment
A lack of resources and lack of capacity are the main obstacles for the Cooks in planning how to manage the environmental impact of deep sea minerals activity, according to a report on a workshop in Fiji.
'People in Manihiki are also Cook Islanders'
Saturday 1 February 2014 | Published in National
Dear Editor, I am not sure where Disillusioned (the writer of “New Manihiki wharf is ‘money down the drain’”, CINews January 31) lives, but would kindly ask him or her to spend a year or two in Manihiki or any of the northern group islands for that matter, and see whether he or she would get the same level of service in Manihiki when compared to here in Rarotonga.
Puna defends plans for year-long party
Friday 31 January 2014 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna is defending the government’s plans for a full year of celebrations in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of self government.
Water units donated
Friday 31 January 2014 | Published in Local
Red Cross disaster management co-ordinator Charlie Numanga (left) and Office of the Prime Minister chief of staff Liz Wright-Koteka (centre) were pleased to accept three water treatment units from New Zealand High Commissioner Joanna Kempkers.
Tourism forum to tackle major issues
Friday 31 January 2014 | Published in Local
Challenges facing the Cook Islands tourism industry will be laid out on the table for debate next week at a wider-industry forum in Rarotonga.
Police road blitz results in 40 fines
Friday 31 January 2014 | Published in National
An island-wide road blitz on Wednesday morning resulted in police dishing out dozens of instant fines to motorists found breaking the law.
Pukapuka students miss start of school
Friday 31 January 2014 | Published in National
Five students from Pukapuka who should have started school at Tereora College this week are stuck on the island waiting for the next boat to Rarotonga.
Bags of crushed rock bound for Mangaia
Friday 31 January 2014 | Published in National
More than 100 tonnes of crushed rock left Rarotonga by barge yesterday to be used in the Mangaia harbour upgrade.
NZ supports drought response strategy
Friday 31 January 2014 | Published in National
The Cook Islands received a generous boost in its abilities to respond to droughts with the signing of grant funding arrangement between the national government and the New Zealand High Commission.
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