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Kwai returns to Rarotonga
Wednesday 31 July 2013 | Published in Local
The Hawaiian shipping vessel Kwai has returned to Rarotonga after a visit to the northern group.
Breast screening returns
Wednesday 31 July 2013 | Published in Health
The Cook Islands mammography breast screening programme begins this week, with all women over 40 years encouraged to make an appointment.
Mutiny, murder on the high seas
Wednesday 31 July 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Nine Indonesian crew members of a Taiwanese fishing vessel were arrested last weekend after a high seas drama that unfolded in the northern waters of the Cook Islands.
Fun and food at BCI trade days
Wednesday 31 July 2013 | Published in Economy
The chance to enjoy food and crafts from across the Cook Islands will be on offer at the BCI Trade Days this week.
Cold nights for Te Maeva Nui
Wednesday 31 July 2013 | Published in Culture
Those heading to Te Maeva Nui night markets should rug up for the chilly evenings to come.
On the horizon
Wednesday 31 July 2013 | Published in Local
A vibrant rainbow graced the Rarotonga horizon as the Hawaiian shipping vessel Kwai pulled into Avatiu Harbour on Monday.
Murder mystery on the high seas
Wednesday 31 July 2013 | Published in Local
Nine Indonesian crew members have been arrested after the dramatic interception of a runaway Taiwanese fishing vessel in Cook Islands waters.
Mammography machine donated to Raro
Wednesday 31 July 2013 | Published in Local
Early detection is the key to combating cancer and at the Rarotonga hospital, the donation of a mammography screening machine will go a long way in doing just that.
Cook Islands top holiday spot
Tuesday 30 July 2013 | Published in Economy
The wonder of the Cook Islands has seen the country take the top spot as a holiday destination in the South Pacific.
Women in crash over the limit
Tuesday 30 July 2013 | Published in Crime
The High Court was presided over by Justice of the Peace Tui Short on July 25 who made the following judgments: Te Konini Rongo – was charged with excess blood alcohol.
Son joins father-in-law in jail for cannabis possession
Tuesday 30 July 2013 | Published in Crime
Arorangi man Marcus Enoka was suspected of helping his jailed father-in-law cultivate cannabis after the connection was discovered at his sentencing in court on Friday.
Tangi te pu!
Tuesday 30 July 2013 | Published in Culture
Dressed in vibrant Cook Islands dance costumes, these beautiful young women from the outer island of Mauke represented their island during the colourful Te Maeva Nui float parade through Avarua yesterday.
Photo booth cut by ministry
Tuesday 30 July 2013 | Published in Culture
There will be no photo booth at Te Maeva Nui night markets this year after a last-minute cancellation by the secretary of the Ministry of Cultural Development (MoCD).
Elephant plan turned down
Tuesday 30 July 2013 | Published in Environment
The ministry of agriculture has turned down an application made by the Auckland Zoo to host two juvenile elephants for a quarantine period in the Cook Islands.
Talks on EU fisheries partnership
Tuesday 30 July 2013 | Published in Environment
Preliminary discussions on developing a bilateral fisheries agreement were held last week between the Ministry of Marine Resources and the European Union (EU).
Market day for float parade
Tuesday 30 July 2013 | Published in Local
Local villagers joined in the celebrations at Te Maeva Nui, with the regular Takuvaine and Tutakimoa Market Day providing nourishment for those who attended the float parade yesterday.
MP suspicious of minister's dealings
Tuesday 30 July 2013 | Published in Politics
Teenui-Mapumai member of parliament Norman George voiced concerns with Marine Resources Minister Teina Bishop’s recent business dealings yesterday, and called on the Prime Minister to show leadership on the issue.
No shark finning
Monday 29 July 2013 | Published in Politics
The Ministry of Marine Resources refutes the allegation made by the leader of the opposition Wilkie Rasmussen in his CINews column on July 12 of “reports of three tonnes of shark fins being discovered by the HMS Otago on one of the Luen Thai fishing vessels”.
IT inspires students in Penrhyn
Monday 29 July 2013 | Published in Technology
Technology is triggering a new era of learning in Penrhyn.
Superfund case in September
Monday 29 July 2013 | Published in Crime
The precedent-setting Cook Islands superannuation case has been adjourned until September.
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