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Parliament service for Tangi
Friday 3 August 2018 | Published in Politics
The body of Clerk of Parliament John Tangi, who died on Wednesday evening at Rarotonga Hospital, was brought to the Cook Islands Parliament yesterday afternoon for a memorial service attended by parliamentary staff, cabinet ministers and other government representatives.
Robberies worry tourism
Friday 3 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
A spate of robberies targeting accommodation occupied by visitors to Rarotonga has the tourism industry worried.
Top policeman defends team
Friday 3 August 2018 | Published in Crime
Unwarranted attacks and criticism of the police won't help alleviate the problems and pressures of stopping crime in Rarotonga’s community, says Commissioner Maara Tetava.
Parliament clerk dies
Friday 3 August 2018 | Published in Politics
Clerk of Parliament John Tangi passed away on Wednesday evening at the age of 67.
Eyes on trophy as teams up tempo
Thursday 2 August 2018 | Published in Culture
The crowds are getting bigger, the final night is inching closer, and the pressure on performers to nail every inch of the national auditorium into the memories of those present is intense.
'Girls' day' gives insight into beauty careers
Thursday 2 August 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
It was a “girls’ day” at the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute (CITTI) on Monday for a group of school holiday students.
Container store opens at Tex Mart
Thursday 2 August 2018 | Published in Local
Popular Betela store Tex Mart has risen from the ashes of the fire which destroyed it on Friday, June 22, but in a temporary and much smaller form.
National super fund hits $150 million
Thursday 2 August 2018 | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF) has for the first time reached a total value of $150 million.
Spatial planning further step for Marae Moana
Thursday 2 August 2018 | Published in Environment
The Marae Moana Technical Advisory Group is preparing to meet to discuss marine spatial planning procedures for the Cook Islands Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
Power fully restored on Aitutaki after Tuesday failure
Thursday 2 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Outer Islands
Failure of an electronic control module resulted in a power outage on Aitutaki from around midday on Tuesday.
TMN teams cop health warning
Thursday 2 August 2018 | Published in Culture
Cultural Development ministry head Anthony Turua says he's putting all team leaders to Te Maeva Nui on notice that any performers looking faint or tired will not be allowed to take the stage.
History-making use of Cook Islands Maori
Wednesday 1 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Culture
Cook Islands Maori became the first foreign language to be used to recite the parliamentary prayer at the New Zealand parliament earlier this week.
Meet your Miss Cook Islands contestants
Wednesday 1 August 2018 | Published in Local
CI News will be introducing the finalists in this years Miss Cook Islands pageant over the next fortnight.
Te Maeva Nui brings the Arapo magic
Wednesday 1 August 2018 | Published in Culture
The feast of Cook Islands culture that is Te Maeva Nui took up on Monday night from where Sunday’s choir competition left off, with a new set of judges – and in keeping with the theme of ‘te au arapo o toku matakeinanga/enua’ (the traditional calendars of my ancestors/island).
Police accused of negligence
Wednesday 1 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Victims of recent burglaries and an attempted arson have accused police of negligence in dealing with the cases that have been lodged with them.
Energetic start to Trade Day
Tuesday 31 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Business Trade and Investment Board (BTIB)-organised Trade Days got off to a boisterous start at the Constitution Park yesterday.
Planning starts early for food suppliers
Tuesday 31 July 2018 | Published in Local
Planning to ensure their Te Maeva Nui stock levels are sufficient to meet the increased demand started six months ago say representatives from both CITC and Prime Foods.
Culture dodges comment on float parade criticism
Tuesday 31 July 2018 | Published in Culture
The Ministry of Cultural Development is saying little about widespread criticism of the long-delayed start to Friday’s float parade.
Perfect start to the tourism high season
Tuesday 31 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Cook Islands Tourism Corporation is pleased with the start of the peak period which has seen an influx of visitor arrivals.
Minister asks China for a four-wheel drive
Tuesday 31 July 2018 | Published in Politics
Culture minister George Maggie put in a public request to the Chinese government for “machinery and trucks”, including a four-wheel drive, at an official ceremony held at the National Auditorium yesterday.
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