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CIP still hopeful despite odds
Monday 18 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands Party (CIP) remains hopeful of some good news when the final counting of votes from the general election is finalised later this month.
Workshop focuses on domestic violence
Friday 15 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
A three-day workshop on domestic violence last week helped participants to understand the different forms of abuse victims can be subjected to in a domestic setting.
Blood drive adds more to local donor list
Friday 15 June 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Health
The health ministry and the Cook Islands Red Cross Society held a blood drive yesterday to mark World Blood Day.
Don't miss these locally-made goodies
Friday 15 June 2018 | Published in Local
On my weekly visit to the Punanga Nui Market last Saturday, I visited a stall near the playground, which was full of beautiful locally-made items.
Poll: Cook Islanders still say 'yes' to reform
Friday 15 June 2018 | Published in Politics
Cook Islanders have sent a strong message to the next government, with 63 per cent of the country calling for reform in CINews’ 2018 election poll.
'Nervous' voter has her say...
Friday 15 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
A first-time voter in the 2018 general elections said she faced a mammoth task in making what she considered the right choice heading to the polls yesterday.
Honesty the best policy, says veteran MP
Friday 15 June 2018 | Published in Politics
Whichever party has won the general election, veteran Democratic Party politician Ngamau Munokoa hopes they will govern with honesty and ensure everyone works together for the good of the people of the Cook Islands.
Baker ousts DPM
Friday 15 June 2018 | Published in Politics
A delighted Nooroa Baker couldn’t contain his delight and excitement after defeating deputy prime minister Teariki in provisional results for yesterday’s election.
CIP decision blamed for Matenga's Titikaveka loss
Friday 15 June 2018 | Published in Politics
Unsuccessful Titikaveka candidate Margharet Matenga is “saddened” that the Titikaveka Cook Islands Party committee’s decision not to confirm her as the CIP candidate probably cost her the election.
Minorities hold the key
Friday 15 June 2018 | Published in Politics
Independents will decide final outcome of general election.
Demo spokesman loses out
Friday 15 June 2018 | Published in Politics
Another surprise loser in yesterday’s general election was Murienua MP and Democratic Party economic spokesman, James Beer.
Mother, daughter make a clean sweep
Friday 15 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Mother and daughter, Rose and Tehani Brown, made a clean sweep in Atiu winning the Teenui-Mapumai and Tengatangi-Areora-Ngatiarua seats, respectively, in yesterday’s general elections.
By George, he's done it again!
Friday 15 June 2018 | Published in Politics
Tupapa Maraerenga MP George Maggie has won what may be one of the most telling victories of the election, but when CINews tracks him down on election night he’s just enjoying a quiet moment alone, sitting astride his bike outside his house in Tupapa.
Tivaevae puts discarded fabric to new use
Thursday 14 June 2018 | Published in Culture
Cook Islanders in New Zealand are playing their part in the reduction of carbon emissions by using recycled materials to produce tivaevae, or traditional quilting.
Local man's film wins actor award
Thursday 14 June 2018 | Published in Culture
Local film-maker Josh Teariki Baker’s short film A Boy From Rarotonga has won the Moana Award for Best Female Actor at the Wairoa Maori Film Festival in New Zealand.
Revealing mysteries of ancient road
Thursday 14 June 2018 | Published in Environment
Archaeologists working on a study of the centuries-old Ara Nui o Toi or Ara Metua (known to locals as “the back road”) have received funding to continue the project for another three years.
We're on track for the worst month on our roads
Thursday 14 June 2018 | Published in Crime
The Cook Islands Police Service says crash statistics for the month of June are on track to be “the worst of the year so far”.
2018 General Election Live Blog
Thursday 14 June 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Politics
Join Cook Islands News as we provide exclusive coverage and updates on the latest results from the 2018 General Election.
Majority against tourist limit
Thursday 14 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Fifty per cent of Cook Islanders are against the idea of putting a cap on the number of tourists visiting the country.
Mobile health clinic a reality at last
Wednesday 13 June 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Health
The Rotary Club of Rarotonga has completed a two-year project to bring a mobile health clinic to Rarotonga.
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