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Delayed voyage to set off for north
Monday 17 December 2018 | Published in Local
A Taio Shipping Services vessel is set to begin the long trip to the northern island of Manihiki today.
Porio maintains process 'unfair'
Monday 17 December 2018 | Published in Politics
Atiu resident Tereapii Porio Maka Kea says Agriculture minister Rose Brown’s reply to his letter to the editor of CINews about government employment issues on Atiu contains “false information.”
No'oanga to be part of WWI collection
Monday 17 December 2018 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The Cook Islands is about to become part of an astonishing international museum project that commemorates those soldiers who did not return home from World War I.
Improved prison services priority: Demos
Monday 17 December 2018 | Published in Crime
Immediate attention must be given to the implementation of recommendations made to improve prison services and the minister of Corrective Services has a duty to see these are done, says Democratic Party Opposition parliamentary leader Terepai Maoate.
Manihiki children spread Christmas cheer
Sunday 16 December 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
Christmas cheer arrived early for the senior citizens of Tauhunu in Manihiki last Saturday, school children on the island delivered festive hampers to them.
Student writing forms new anthology
Sunday 16 December 2018 | Published in Education
The Cook Islands Secondary Schools Anthology titled “Cook Islands Heroes” was released to schools this week.
Positive view of fishing meeting
Sunday 16 December 2018 | Published in Environment
Yesterday was the last day of the annual meeting of the Western Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC), more commonly known as the Tuna Commission, and the Cook Islands delegation is confident of some positive outcomes.
Thirty years of policing comes to end
Sunday 16 December 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Crime
The depth of the Police Service is a little shallower this week as we bid a fond farewell to Apera Bishop, who is turning in his sergeant’s stripes after three decades in uniform.
Retired MPs' organisation on hold – for now
Sunday 16 December 2018 | Published in Politics
Only three people turned up to a meeting in the dining room of parliament last Wednesday to discuss setting up a new organisation aimed at protecting and preserving the interests of former Members of Parliament.
Resource protection a vital issue
Sunday 16 December 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
“The Cook Islands’ resources can be accessed by anyone if there is not legislation in place to protect them.”
'Great outcome' says Willis
Sunday 16 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The Democratic Party is confident of returning to government in the “very near future” after Court of Appeal ruled a decision on Rakahanga seat in Tina Browne’s favour.
Demos could win in Rakahanga
Sunday 16 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Hagai’s ‘treating’ breached Electoral Act, says Court of Appeal.
Ways you can cut down on waste this festive season
Sunday 16 December 2018 | Published in Local
Christmas is usually a time for giving and celebrating.
Araura College prizegiving: Ruby Bragger Dux
Sunday 16 December 2018 | Published in Education
Araura College recognised the many achievements of students over the past year at the annual prize giving ceremony at the Prince Edward Hall on Wednesday morning.
UB40 ready to hit Raro with their greatest songs
Saturday 15 December 2018 | Published in Local
Astro, of legendary reggae band UB40 took time out this week to answer some questions on the band’s eagerly anticipated concert at the National Auditorium next month. The concert, which will feature world class musicians and what has been touted as the best sound system set up ever seen in the Cook Islands, takes place on January 20.
Pre-Christmas gathering to farewell outgoing NZ High Commissioner
Friday 14 December 2018 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
A festive gathering at Ngatipa on Wednesday night was tinged with a little sadness with the imminent departure of New Zealand High Commissioner Peter Marshall and his wife Pamela.
International treats on offer at market's newest business
Friday 14 December 2018 | Published in Local
During my weekly Saturday trip to Punanga Nui market in Avarua, I visited a new local business at the market.
Seabed meetings move to Mangaia
Friday 14 December 2018 | Published in Environment
The community on the island of Mangaia was the first in the Pa Enua (outer islands) to receive the latest seabed minerals update presentation on Wednesday last week, in the meeting house in the main village of Oneroa.
Body found in Avatiu
Friday 14 December 2018 | Published in Crime
Police are not investigating the discovery of a body of a man at Avatiu valley on Monday.
Island residents urged to save water, despite rain
Friday 14 December 2018 | Published in Environment
Rarotonga is now on a Level 3 water warning for drought, says Infrastructure Cook Islands.
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