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NES warns of fire fume danger
Thursday 21 June 2018 | Published in Environment
Toxic smells still coming from the burned-out shell of the Friendly Mart store have prompted a warning from the National Environment Service for people to keep away from the Arorangi building.
Joint effort to keep Rarotonga clean
Thursday 21 June 2018 | Published in Environment
Leading into Te Maeva Nui and the expected arrival of 2000 extra people on Rarotonga, the National Environment Service, Te Aponga Uira and local schools have banded together in a community-minded waste initiative that will make a real difference to the island environment.
New fishing boat boosts Matavera club
Thursday 21 June 2018 | Published in Environment
Tuesday June 19 was a special day for the Matavera Fishing Club Association – it marked the blessing of the organisation’s new fishing boat “Rangiatea 2”, funded by the India Grant Fund programme.
Vaka Pride judges visit historical sites
Thursday 21 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Vaka Pride committee visited two of Rarotonga’s most historical sites while judging the round nine competition this week.
'Probables' versus the 'possibles'
Thursday 21 June 2018 | Published in Politics
As negotiations continue between the Democratic Party (Demos), the Cook Islands Party (CIP), One Cook Islands (OCI), and the independents as to who will form the next government, CINews takes a look at who is likely to land a ministerial portfolio and what Cabinet may look like, depending on which party claims a majority.
Final election results expected to be in on June 28
Thursday 21 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
There is a possibility a couple of seats may change hands when the final counting of the votes from last Thursday’s general election is completed next week.
New landing system almost ready
Wednesday 20 June 2018 | Published in Local
Everything is proceeding on schedule for Rarotonga International Airport’s new $2million instrument landing system, which has almost finished being installed and is currently set to be tested on June 27.
Diving course brings diverse benefits
Wednesday 20 June 2018 | Published in Local
Two more candidates have just passed the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) instructor examination in Rarotonga, conducted by course director Stephen Lyon, owner of Pacific Divers in Muri.
Aunty Mau, Beer still committed to Demos
Wednesday 20 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Democratic Party stalwarts Ngamau ‘Aunty Mau’ Munokoa and James Beer will remain committed to the party despite losing their seats in the 2018 general election.
Poll comes close to predicting election results
Wednesday 20 June 2018 | Published in Politics
Last Tuesday, CINews released the results of its 2018 Cook Islands General Election poll. The poll had a sample size of 100 voters from all constituencies and asked a total of six questions relating to the election.
CIP govt remains in caretaker mode
Wednesday 20 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Incumbent prime minister Henry Puna and his government will remain in caretaker mode, with limited power, until the new government is finalised.
MMR launches aquatic biosecurity strategy
Wednesday 20 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) yesterday launched the Cook Islands National Aquatic Biosecurity Strategy, which will serve as a roadmap for setting national standards for imports, exports and for the health management of aquatic species.
Complaint laid over alleged assault
Wednesday 20 June 2018 | Published in Crime
An investigation into the alleged assault of a 25-year-old woman holidaying on Rarotonga continues, as further details of the incident come to light.
Health bus ready to go
Tuesday 19 June 2018 | Published in Health
The dedication of Rarotonga’s new mobile health clinic bus took place at Constitution Park yesterday morning, attended by distinguished guests from both here in the Cook Islands and from New Zealand, including health minister Nandi Glassie and New Zealand High Commissioner Peter Marshall.
'Rocket' in need of a loving new home
Tuesday 19 June 2018 | Published in Local
Island residents Huw and Sheryl John are looking for a home for a dog they have named “Rocket” which turned up at their Arorangi home a couple of weeks ago.
Tourism update set for Thursday
Tuesday 19 June 2018 | Published in Economy
Cook Islands Tourism will host a Global Breakfast Update (GBU) this Thursday at the Rarotongan Resort and Spa, starting at 8.30am.
Forum team keeps tabs on polling process
Tuesday 19 June 2018 | Published in Politics
A Pacific Islands Forum Election Observer team was on Rarotonga last week to observe the Cook Islands 2018 elections on Thursday.
Akaoa land still used for rubbish
Tuesday 19 June 2018 | Published in Environment
Two months after the National Environment Service has ordered the owner of an Akaoa property to stop dumping and stockpiling waste on a large area of land near the back road, rubbish is still accumulating there.
Police look into theft of a camera
Tuesday 19 June 2018 | Published in Crime
The Cook Islands Police Service had a relatively quiet weekend, attending only a handful of minor incidents.
Mobile health clinic bus blessed
Tuesday 19 June 2018 | Published in Health
Rarotonga’s long-awaited mobile health clinic bus, delivered to the Cook Islands earlier this month courtesy of the Masterton South Rotary Club in New Zealand, was blessed and dedicated in a ceremony held at Constitution Park in Avarua yesterday.
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