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China sparks fireworks at Forum summit
Wednesday 5 September 2018 | Published in Politics
A tense exchange sparked some high level fireworks at the Forum Leaders summit in Nauru on Monday as China’s head of delegation walked out after a flare-up on speaking rights at the Dialogue Partners session.
Smash leaves car up the creek
Wednesday 5 September 2018 | Published in Crime
A small rental car was left sitting on the bottom of a dry creek bed at Inave on Monday after being driven off the road in the early hours of the morning.
Exploring way to better health and wellbeing
Tuesday 4 September 2018 | Published in Health
Dr Isaac Warbrick is visiting Rarotonga as part of his research on indigenous knowledge relating to health. As director of Taupua Waiora Centre for Maori Health Research at Auckland University of Technology, he leads Maori health research projects, supervises Masters and PhD students, and teaches post-graduate classes in Maori ways of approaching health and research. He contributed this article to CINews.
Organic's the way to go say French visitors
Tuesday 4 September 2018 | Published in Local
French “wwoofers” (Willing Workers on Organic Farms) Baptiste Castaner and Lucie Willemot are in Rarotonga doing volunteer work at Oasis Hydroponics in Tupapa, for two months as part of their world travels.
Taking a stand against plastic litter
Tuesday 4 September 2018 | Published in Environment
With up to 13 million tonnes of plastic leaking into the ocean annually, to be ingested by sea life and birds, and then through the food chain, by man, more needs to be done about the problem of plastic litter, says Te Ara Cook Islands Museum of Cultural Enterprise director Stan Wolfgramm.
Long trip home for WW1 memento
Tuesday 4 September 2018 | Published in Culture
This article was contributed by Susan Hanaray (nee Matheson) who arrived in Rarotonga as a 6 year old in 1972, She attended Side School/Avatea, then went on to Tereora College where she spent 5 years as a student. She left Rarotonga in December 1985. She has a Bachelor of Arts (University of Canterbury), Graduate Diploma in Arts in History and BA (Hons) in History both from Victoria University of Wellington.
Doubts over legality of one-man anti-smoking effort
Tuesday 4 September 2018 | Published in Health
Pastor Ngarima George has embarked a one-man anti-smoking campaign at the Punanga Nui market.
Drowning victim well regarded
Tuesday 4 September 2018 | Published in Local
The Taiwanese national who drowned while kayaking in the lagoon at Atiutaki has been named.
No-one owns up to writing mystery press release
Tuesday 4 September 2018 | Published in Politics
No-one is owning up to writing a press release, supposedly from the Democratic Party, which sets out options for using a $37 million “surplus” announced by the government recently.
First step for planned resort
Tuesday 4 September 2018 | Published in Economy
Merchant of Paradise chairman Fred Webb says MOP and the owner of land earmarked for a proposed new Rarotonga resort have signed a memorandum of understanding.
Officers toughen up for Australian sevens action
Monday 3 September 2018 | Published in Crime
A group of women police officers is toughening up for field action next month – the rugby field that is.
French volunteer helps SPCA
Monday 3 September 2018 | Published in Local
SPCA volunteer Gaelle Pion did not know what SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to animals) stood for when she saw the notice at a backpacker she was staying at in Rarotonga.
Local designers shine at show
Monday 3 September 2018 | Published in Local
Miss Cook Islands Project Runway Tropicana saw top pacific labels being modelled by this year’s seven contestants.
Fashion a hit with Tropicana audience
Monday 3 September 2018 | Published in Local
The Miss Cook Islands Association event Project Runway Tropicana was a huge hit with the audience at The Islander on Thursday of last week.
Legislation next step in Immigration Act review
Monday 3 September 2018 | Published in Local
Legislation proposed as a new “framework” for the Cook Islands immigration system and supported by regulations, will be the next step in a wide-ranging review of the Immigration Act.
Forum underway with SIS meeting
Monday 3 September 2018 | Published in Politics
Leaders of the Smaller Island States of the Pacific Islands Forum gathered yesterday morning (CI time) for the first meeting of the 49th Pacific Islands Forum in Nauru.
Immigration sets out new rules
Monday 3 September 2018 | Published in Local
Proposed new immigration legislation and regulations aim to manage the travel, entry, stay and departure from the country of non-Cook Islanders to support the “success, safety and security” of the Cook Islands, says Principal Immigration Officer Kairangi Samuela.
Police sound warning on water safety
Monday 3 September 2018 | Published in Crime
The Cook Islands community has a responsibility to advise tourists about the risks involved in taking part in water activities in lagoons around the country, the Cook Islands Police Service says.
Vaka Pride proceeds to good cause
Monday 3 September 2018 | Published in Local
The winners from the last round of the Vaka Pride competition, Oire Takuvaine put their winnings towards a community initiative for the Vaine Tini or women’s groups in their village.
Motivational speakers feature at gala dinner
Monday 3 September 2018 | Published in Local
An interesting line up of local and international speakers will be the highlight of a gala charity dinner and motivational evening to be held at the newly-established Laguna Restaurant in Titikaveka tonight.
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