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Blaze damages holiday house
Monday 22 October 2018 | Published in Crime
Police and fire authorities are contending with the aftermath of another blaze following the partial ruin of a beachside holiday home at Vaimaanga, early on Saturday morning.
Group advocates for war graves
Monday 22 October 2018 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The Cook Islands may get its first Commonwealth war grave, or graves, according to Australian businesswoman Cate Walker.
Mother's a real life 'superhero'
Monday 22 October 2018 | Published in Education
Following on from the recent Literacy Week run by the Ministry of Education, CINews will be publishing some of the winning entries from the creative writing competition over the next few weeks. The theme for this year’s competition was “Cook Islands Heroes”.
A special celebration of food
Monday 22 October 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Each year, on October 16, the world celebrates food.
Nurses forum ends on buoyant note
Monday 22 October 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
The final day of the 19 South Pacific Nurses Forum on Thursday featured presentations on the theme, “Transforming Nursing and Midwifery Practice”.
Marshall, Tangaroa to speak at art event
Monday 22 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Culture
Outgoing New Zealand high commissioner to the Cook Islands Peter Marshall will be one of the guest speakers at tonight’s MPA#1 exhibition at the Bergman Gallery.
Drain work will help protect road
Monday 22 October 2018 | Published in Environment
A maintenance crew was busy for most of Thursday, working to clear a blocked drain on the rocky bank leading down to the lagoon.
PM, Maggie in Perth
Monday 22 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Cultural Development minister George Maggie is part of a Cook Islands delegation visiting Perth, Australia, for the 10th Te Maeva Nui celebration this weekend.
MP 'honours list' proposed
Monday 22 October 2018 | Published in Politics
The new Association of Retired MPs (RMP) wants to establish an honour’s list of all past members from the former Executive Council, the Legislative Assembly and parliament.
Warning over 'hot' electronics
Monday 22 October 2018 | Published in Crime
Police have warned anyone receiving stolen property to be aware of the consequences of being caught, following the theft of a large number of electronic items this week.
Ex-MPs unhappy with treatment
Monday 22 October 2018 | Published in Politics
The new Association of Retired MPs (RMP) is unhappy at the way in which former MPs and a former Queen’s Representative were treated at the opening of parliament at the National Auditorium last month.
Gathering honours Aussie connection
Friday 19 October 2018 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
A large gathering of guests got to meet and talk with Australia’s High Commissioner to New Zealand on Wednesday night at the Beachcomber in Avarua.
Punanga Nui offers Christmas gift ideas
Friday 19 October 2018 | Published in Local
Last Saturday morning I made my weekly visit to Punanga Nui market in downtown Avarua.
Thanksgiving service set for end of month
Friday 19 October 2018 | Published in Local
The combined prayer service held annually before the start of the cyclone season in the Cook Islands will take place at the National Auditorium on October 28.
Parents must apply to get child benefit
Friday 19 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The parents of children who qualify for the increase in the age of child-benefit scheme will need to apply in order to benefit from the initiative.
Riding a new wave of Pacific art
Friday 19 October 2018 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Culture
Gallery owner and businessman Ben Bergman is a champion of modern Pacific art and is about to exhibit a new wave of artworks.
Expert says economy durable
Friday 19 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
A repeat of the 1996 economic crisis would only happen if the tools that government had initiated back then were undone, says local economist Vaine Wichman.
Bringing back kids' art with love from Germany
Thursday 18 October 2018 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Education
Barbara Bull loves the Cook Islands and particularly loves the children of the islands.
Body in water at Marina
Thursday 18 October 2018 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Crime
A man’s body has been found in the harbour at the Avatiu marina.
Cooks host parliamentary conference
Thursday 18 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Cook Islands will host the 37th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Australia and Pacific Regional Conference 2018, starting on Monday next week.
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