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Hospital gifted eye screening machine
Wednesday 13 June 2018 | Published in Health
The Rarotonga Hospital was gifted a retinal screening camera last week.
OCI yet to decide position on domestic water charges
Wednesday 13 June 2018 | Published in Politics
In the lead up to the June 14 election, CI News is asking the main political parties to comment on issues of interest to the public. Today’s question: Would your party charge the general public for reticulated water on Rarotonga? If so, how much?
Lack of progress on seabed minerals, says Maoate
Wednesday 13 June 2018 | Published in Environment
The financial regime to operate and protect all revenue made from seabed minerals on behalf of the Cook Islands people should have been completed years ago to follow the Seabed Minerals Act 2009, says former seabed minerals committee chairman, Terepai Maoate.
New water ring main goes 'live'
Wednesday 13 June 2018 | Published in Environment
Providing a reliable and safe supply of water for the people of Rarotonga is the single biggest benefit of the Te Mato Vai project, which is flowing into reality with the new ring main and connections to businesses and residential properties now “live”.
Poll reveals voter uncertainty
Wednesday 13 June 2018 | Published in Politics
While yesterday’s poll results trumpeted Tina Browne as the country’s preferred prime minister, perhaps a more interesting takeaway is the fact that more than a quarter of respondents were “not sure” about who they thought should lead the country.
Close call on general election
Wednesday 13 June 2018 | Published in Politics
The 2018 CINews election poll has placed the Democratic Party one seat ahead of the Cook Islands Party (CIP) heading in to tomorrow’s election.
Law change puts entry refusal in hands of immigration officers
Wednesday 13 June 2018 | Published in Local
The authority for immigration officers to refuse visitors entry into the country, as happened in the case of a motorcycle gang member on May 29, was made possible by parliament legislating in December last year an amendment to Section 9 of the Cook Islands Entry Residence and Departure Act (ERD) 1971/1972.
Beach rubbish survey 'back to square one'
Wednesday 13 June 2018 | Published in Environment
Week six of the Solid Waste Management committee has brought disappointing results, with a WATSAN spokesperson commenting that long weekends seem to bring out the worst in people.
Leaders upbeat about chances
Wednesday 13 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The leaders of the Cook Islands Party (CIP) and Democratic Party are both optimistic of their chances heading into tomorrow’s general elections.
Aussie donation gives school a boost
Tuesday 12 June 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
Apii Rutaki received over $5000 worth of stationery and school supplies from the Australian High Commission on Friday.
Up north, they're watching and waiting...
Tuesday 12 June 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
There’s no easy solution for Pa Enua travel realities, but 24-hour solar power lightens the mood, reports Lisa Leilani Williams.
Candidate airs views on medicinal cannabis issue
Tuesday 12 June 2018 | Published in Politics
Tupapa Maraerenga independent candidate Teresa Manarangi Trott says the Cook Islands has always followed New Zealand medical programmes.
Organisers thankful for concert success
Tuesday 12 June 2018 | Published in Local
The Creative Centre hosted its third and arguably its best “Beats of Betela” concert beside the lagoon at Arorangi last Monday.
Driver behaviour an 'ongoing' problem, say police
Tuesday 12 June 2018 | Published in Crime
Police are calling for road users to change their “inconsiderate attitudes” when driving, as accidents and the number of people apprehended for driving over the breath-alcohol limit continue to grow.
'Outlaw' interception a joint effort
Tuesday 12 June 2018 | Published in Crime
The Outlaws motorcycle gang member who was refused entry to the Cook Islands late last month was intercepted as part of a joint effort from New Zealand authorities and the Pacific Transnational Crimes Coordination Unit based in Samoa, says principal immigration officer Kairangi Samuela.
Nicholas is back, ready for elections
Tuesday 12 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Internal Affairs minister and Cook Islands Party candidate Albert Nicholas is back in Rarotonga, well and ready to serve the people of his RAPPA constituency for another term.
Tina preferred PM, party CIP
Tuesday 12 June 2018 | Published in Politics
Democratic Party leader Tina Browne is the Cook Islands’ preferred prime minister heading into the general election this Thursday on June 14 according to the results of a recent informal phone poll conducted by CINews.
Demos, OCI engage all on deep-sea mining
Monday 11 June 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Politics
In the lead-up to the June 14 election, CI News is asking the main political parties to comment on issues of interest to the public. We have two questions today and the first is: The current government put a hold on permanent residencies some time ago without ever explaining why. What are your party's policies on permanent residency?
ANZ launches mobile banking app
Monday 11 June 2018 | Published in Local
ANZ has announced the launch of the first mobile banking app in the Pacific, giving customers using iPhones, iPads and Android phones more flexibility to manage their money on the go.
Archaeologists dig Ara Metua
Monday 11 June 2018 | Published in Culture
A study on how traditional monuments around the Pacific were built is being conducted by a group of four archaeologists from the United Kingdom on a four-week visit to Rarotonga.
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