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New citizens from all over the world
Saturday 14 July 2018 | Published in Local
Speaking at Thursday’s New Zealand citizenship ceremony from his official residence in Ngatipa, High Commissioner Peter Marshall said that the 11 new citizens before him “epitomise the energy and the diversity of the New Zealand that has now become a very exciting place”.
Fund money a boost for Creative Centre
Saturday 14 July 2018 | Published in Local
Last week, 12 non-governmental and civil society organisations received $169,250 from the Social Impact Fund (SIF), to help them carry out projects focused on vulnerable groups within the Cook Islands community.
Health gathering deemed 'fantastic'
Saturday 14 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
The 20th Annual Cook Islands Health Conference 2018 ended yesterday with some important issues highlighted by the participants in the three-day forum, held at the National Auditorium.
Minister Maggie off to Korea
Saturday 14 July 2018 | Published in Politics
While a smoke signal in yesterday’s CINews might have beaten any official announcement to the punch, CINews can now confirm that cabinet minister George Maggie is currently on a government trip to South Korea, representing the Cook Islands in his capacity as minister of cultural development.
They're qualified to create great coffees
Saturday 14 July 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Local
Three members of the Creative Centre are now fully qualified baristas.
College athletics day brings lots of fun
Saturday 14 July 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
There was plenty of running, jumping and throwing at Araura College’s annual athletics day on Thursday.
Artist's new way to tell old stories
Friday 13 July 2018 | Published in Culture
Auckland-based Aitutakian artist Clinton Hewett has returned to his home island for some important work, collecting together old stories and legends of Aitutaki for a graphic novel he plans on publishing.
Fishing a family business
Friday 13 July 2018 | Published in Local
For this week’s market story, CINews marketing manager Susan Tealby visited the Seafari Fishing Charter stall at Punanga Nui.
New batch of New Zealand citizens
Friday 13 July 2018 | Published in Local
It was a diverse group of prospective new New Zealand citizens who gathered together at the New Zealand High Commissioner’s official residence yesterday to take the oath and swear allegiance to New Zealand and Her Majesty The Queen.
Petition battles Avana plan
Friday 13 July 2018 | Published in Local
A petition opposing the proposed development of a site at Avana is gaining traction, with over 400 people signing it within a day.
Bank worker becomes a journalist for the day
Friday 13 July 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Local
Thursday’s day at work turned out to be much different than usual for BSP staff member Angarei Kavana.
Manuae pa'ua at risk of over- harvest: MMR
Friday 13 July 2018 | Published in Environment
The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) stands behind its recent recommendation for no more harvesting of pa’ua (giant clams) in Manuae.
Armed man harmless, say police
Friday 13 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
The sight of a man carrying a firearm near a beachside bar in Nikao early yesterday, caused temporary panic among some residents in the area.
Tamaariki off to turtle workshop
Thursday 12 July 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
Ariki Adventures managing director Jules Tamaariki will represent the Cook Islands in a sea turtles conservation workshop in Suva, Fiji next week.
Restaurant celebrates launch
Thursday 12 July 2018 | Published in Local
The new Antipodes restaurant celebrated its official launch with a function for invited guests on Tuesday night.
Day focuses on traditional leaders' roles
Thursday 12 July 2018 | Published in Culture
The theme of speeches delivered during Ariki Day celebrations in the Takitumu district last Friday focused on the roles and functions of the country’s traditional leaders and the reasons they need to lean on God's understanding in leading their people.
Bank celebrates birthday with a week of activities
Thursday 12 July 2018 | Published in Local
It’s a big week of celebration for the Bank of the South Pacific (BSP) Cook Islands as it celebrates its third birthday.
Community gets $160,000 from HOM fund
Thursday 12 July 2018 | Published in Local
Seventeen community groups have benefitted from $160,000 distributed by the New Zealand High Commission’s Head of Mission Fund over the past financial year ending June 30.
Appointment talk keeps the 'wireless' humming
Thursday 12 July 2018 | Published in Politics
Rumours of associate minister and ministerial chief executive appointments have kept the “coconut wireless” humming over the last two days.
NIWA warns of 'water stress' to come
Thursday 12 July 2018 | Published in Weather
The Cook Islands is at risk of a high level of “water stress” as a result of abnormally low rainfall predicted over the next three months, says New Zealand’s National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA).
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