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Push for NCD committee in Cooks
Tuesday 23 October 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
A proposal was put forward to establish a Cook Islands Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) committee during the national summit held last Friday.
Four officers needed to subdue aggressive drunk
Tuesday 23 October 2018 | Published in Crime
An aggressive man arrested for fighting in public had to be subdued by four police officers in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Nurses suspended after forum success
Tuesday 23 October 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Health
ALMOST the entire committee of the Cook Islands Nurses Association has been suspended, just days after organising a very successful regional forum.
$76m green windfall for Cooks
Tuesday 23 October 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands can now access climate related finance of up to about $76.3 million (US$50 million) per project directly from the Green Climate Fund (GCF).
Australia funds new verandah
Monday 22 October 2018 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Education
The 90 pupils of Apii Rutaki were thrilled yesterday morning to learn that Australia’s top diplomat in the South Pacific, High Commissioner Ewen McDonald, would be visiting their school.
Blue Light shining through Puaikura
Monday 22 October 2018 | Published in Crime
Blue Light Cook Islands has sparked renewed interest in helping youth in the community upon the programme’s re-launching last week at Raemaru Park in Arorangi.
New ideas for Northern Group waste
Monday 22 October 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
A new initiative is underway to look at options and discuss ideas to manage waste in the Northern Group. Hilary Boyes, Waste Management Co-ordinator at ICI, on assignment with Volunteer Services Abroad, and Yitiri Akama, Project Engineer (support person) will travel with the barge leaving this weekend for the islands of Palmerston, Nassau, Pukapuka, Manihiki, Rakahanga and Penrhyn.
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.
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