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OSH consultation continues
Saturday 11 August 2018 | Published in Local
More than 50 people attended a national occupational safety and health (OSH) workshop yesterday, run by the Labour and Consumer Division of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Chiefs ponder legislating customs
Saturday 11 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The House of Ariki has revived talk of legislating customary values to ensure their rights on certain issues are protected under Cook Islands law.
Petition hearings underway
Saturday 11 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
A number of witnesses took the stand in High Court yesterday to give evidence regarding the Rakahanga electoral petition filed by Democratic Party leader Tina Browne following the May 14 general election.
Going to school during holidays proves popular
Saturday 11 August 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
Going to school during the holidays isn’t something you’d think children would be too enthusiastic about, but during the recent school holidays, Imanuela Akateamia was definitely one of the places to be.
Avarua boat ramp ready
Friday 10 August 2018 | Published in Environment
Work on rebuilding the boat ramp at Avarua Harbour has now been all but completed, with the final load of dredged material removed a week ago and the last two mooring blocks due to be installed in the coming week.
Signing formalises relationship with UAE
Friday 10 August 2018 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands and the United Arab Emirates have signed a joint communiqué on the establishment of diplomatic relations in Wellington, New Zealand, formalising diplomatic arrangements between the governments of the Cook Islands and the United Arab Emirates.
Busy day in court for JP
Friday 10 August 2018 | Published in Crime
Around 39 criminal cases were brought before Justice of the Peace John Whitta yesterday, including three custody and sentencing hearings.
Tour operators onboard for better safety standards
Friday 10 August 2018 | Published in Environment
Recent concerns raised regarding the dangers of increased aqua tourism activity at Avaavaroa passage seem to have now led to real progress, with the passing of official legislation the final goal.
Rare absence from port for Tiare Taporo
Friday 10 August 2018 | Published in Environment
Notably absent from the port of Avatiu at present is a vessel which at one point threatened to become a permanent fixture after being left immobile at the wharf for almost two years.
Key CIP positions to be contested
Friday 10 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Nominations are open for the top roles in the governing Cook Islands Party (CIP) in the lead up to its conference on Monday next week.
Burglaries worry leaders
Friday 10 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
The House of Ariki is concerned with the escalating rate of burglaries on Rarotonga, especially those committed by juveniles.
Old machinery still a mystery
Thursday 9 August 2018 | Published in Local
A collection of what appears to be parts from an early printing press leaning against a tree in the grounds of Takamoa Theological College has attracted new interest from Cook Islands Christian Church general secretary Nga Mataio.
TMN prize clarified
Thursday 9 August 2018 | Published in Culture
A story titled, “Puaikura takes top Maeva Nui prize” published in CINews on Tuesday, August 7 edition, said Rarotonga’s Vaka Puaikura had taken out the Terepai “Sunai” Matapo Trophy for the overall Te Maeva Nui cultural championships.
Crew returns to complete test of landing system
Thursday 9 August 2018 | Published in Local
A specialised calibration aircraft was expected to be back on the job testing Rarotonga International Airport’s new $2 million instrument landing system this week.
Meet our Miss Cook Islands finalists
Thursday 9 August 2018 | Published in Local
Here is another profile on one of the 2018 Miss Cook Islands finalists.
Raro identity to share her life story
Thursday 9 August 2018 | Published in Local
Rarotonga identity Noeline Browne will share her early memories of life in Manu’a, the family home in Taputapuatea at the USP plus meeting at the USP Campus in Takamoa next Wednesday.
Herrmann chairs important regional meeting
Thursday 9 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade secretary Tepaeru Herrmann is chairing the 2018 Pre-Forum Meeting of the Forum Officials Committee in Samoa this week.
MOU for agriculture ministry to work with Pa Enua
Thursday 9 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Outer Islands
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the southern group islands government and Ministry of Agriculture aimed at achieving part of the country’s National Sustainable Development Plan (NSDP), was signed last week.
Te Maeva Nui 2018 - 'the best party ever'
Thursday 9 August 2018 | Published in Culture
The best party ever! That’s the feedback the Ministry of Cultural Development (MOCD) has been receiving on this year’s Te Maeva Nui celebrations, which ended on Monday with an official closing ceremony in the National Auditorium after 10 days of festivities.
Island roads past 'use by'
Thursday 9 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Rarotonga’s roads are way past their “use by” date and will continue to deteriorate, especially after heavy downpours, unless they are resealed.
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