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Raromart waste about face
Wednesday 15 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
The Cook Islands National Environment Service (NES) has confirmed that there was no approval given to a contractor clearing away the charred remains of the Raromart Megastore building to dump waste on a nearby wetland.
Whale centre to reopen, says Hauser
Tuesday 14 August 2018 | Published in Environment
The Cook Islands Whale and Wildlife Centre in Atupa, which closed its doors last October, will soon be reopening according to whale researcher Nan Hauser.
Passion for ukulele runs in the family
Tuesday 14 August 2018 | Published in Culture
Riki Adamu of M&M Ukulele and Crafts has ukulele (ukarere in CI Maori) in his blood.
Pa enua cargo has wharf busy
Tuesday 14 August 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
First in the queue, behind the Imua II container ship which was also being unloaded, was the General Transport barge Layar Mas which was taking on cargo for Mangaia, Mauke, Mitiaro and Atiu.
MOP figures predict tourism bonanza
Tuesday 14 August 2018 | Published in Economy
Tepaki says the growth in population and/or consumers as a result of the Paradise Prosperity Plan have been assessed on five residents to one tourist.
Red Cross joins tere party to Nassau
Tuesday 14 August 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
As our Pa Enua families prepare to return home after the recent celebrations, the Cook Islands Red Cross Society will be joining the returning tere party with the aim of preparing our island communities to be resilient and disaster-prepared.
Hail hits Mauke a second time
Tuesday 14 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
People on Mauke are baffled after hail fell on the island for the second time this year, on Sunday night.
Pukapukan Bible translation almost done
Tuesday 14 August 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
It’s been 20 years in the making, but the Pukapukan translation of the Bible – the Puka Ya (phonetically pronounced Puka ‘Tha’) – is now almost complete.
PM admits holiday inference
Tuesday 14 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Caretaker PM Henry Puna has admitted people might have thought that there would be a public holiday on Friday, June 15, on Rakahanga based on what he said during a Cook Islands Party (CIP) meeting on the island on June 12.
Performances show pride in our culture
Monday 13 August 2018 | Published in Culture
On Saturday, CINews brought readers more colour photos from last week's highly successful Te Maeva Nui festival.
Tuna experts sceptical of Japanese move
Monday 13 August 2018 | Published in Environment
Tuna experts are sceptical of Japanese government’s impending proposal to seek an increase in fishing quotas for Pacific bluefin.
Whale season off to slow start
Monday 13 August 2018 | Published in Environment
October, Rarotonga’s resident whale expert Nan Hauser says the mighty marine mammals should now “start to pour in, in greater numbers”.
Revealing look into the nature of our rubbish
Monday 13 August 2018 | Published in Environment
Have you ever been curious about what is in our litter?
Kids' book for prison inmates
Monday 13 August 2018 | Published in Local
New Zealand author Tommy “Kapai” Wilson has written a children’s book specifically for kids with parents in prison, and he wants to make sure every inmate in Arorangi Prison gets one.
Aitutaki resort fire 'not suspicious' – investigators
Monday 13 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Aitutaki Lagoon Private Island Resort managing director Tata Crocombe says investigators have confirmed “no suspicious circumstances” were involved in the fire which destroyed three accommodation units and a beach bar.
Ariki unhappy with Avana plan
Monday 13 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
The House of Ariki is not happy with the proposed development at Avana Point as the group comprising high chiefs fear it may destroy historical sites in the area.
Festival a week to remember
Saturday 11 August 2018 | Published in Culture
What has been described as one of the most successful Te Maeva Nui celebrations ever finally came to a close with a ceremony at the National Auditorium on Monday.
Cook Islands at conservation workshop
Saturday 11 August 2018 | Published in Environment
Last month the Conservation Leadership Programme (CLP) held an interactive workshop on project development, management and leadership over an intensive 14 days in North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Climate change meeting to resume
Saturday 11 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
Consultations on the development of a National Climate Change Policy and Cook Islands Country Programme under the Green Climate Fund will resume next week.
Fire brigade a real success story
Saturday 11 August 2018 | Published in Local
Residents of a village have worked together to create an institution that not only helps to safeguard the 2000 Takitumu residents and buildings that surround the station, but also those across Rarotonga during fire emergencies.
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