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Students give powerful performance
Monday 11 June 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
As part of their social science studies, Year 7 and 8 students at Titikaveka College gave a pe’e performance on Friday afternoon.
Ministers remain on the rock
Monday 11 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
All government ministers are in the country this week in the lead-up to the 2018 general election on Thursday.
Everything's bigger from Texas
Monday 11 June 2018 | Published in Local
The massive, 23.3-metre long catamaran Wild Berry has been dwarfing all the other private yachts docked at Avatiu Wharf for the past fortnight now, but her owners just flew in on Wednesday night.
Social media vital campaign tool
Monday 11 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Social media websites such as Facebook have become a vital campaign tool for the major political parties in the Cook Islands to engage with voters leading up to the 2018 general election which will be held this Thursday on June 14.
Celebration for New Colombo Plan
Saturday 9 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education
The Australian High Commission in New Zealand hosted a reception on Thursday night at Flambé Restaurant, Crown Beach Resort & Spa, to celebrate the New Colombo Plan.
Cheap cigarettes likely to be 'hot'
Saturday 9 June 2018 | Published in Crime
Police suspect a batch of low-priced cigarettes and tobacco may appear on the ‘black market’ following a haul of several brands in the break-in of a local store this week.
Oceans Day gives timely reminders
Saturday 9 June 2018 | Published in Environment
This weekly column is provided by Te Ipukarea Society. It deals with conservation and environmental matters of interest to the Cook Islands.
Biosecurity head attends Rome meeting
Saturday 9 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
Director of Biosecurity Service Ngatoko Ta Ngatoko represented the Cook Islands and the South West Pacific countries at the second Implementation and Capacity (IC) Development Committee meeting in Italy late last month.
Refurbished hospital clinic officially opens
Saturday 9 June 2018 | Published in Health
The new-look obstetrics and gynaecology clinic (OBGYN) at the Rarotonga Hospital was officially unveiled on Wednesday.
Global interest in Aitutaki resort sale
Saturday 9 June 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
A story run last week by New Zealand news website Stuff about the Aitutaki Lagoon Private Island Resort being for sale has now been picked up by news agencies around the world – despite the resort having been on the market for months, if not years.
OCI wants ban on purse seine FADs
Saturday 9 June 2018 | Published in Politics
In the lead-up to the June 14 election, CINews is asking the main political parties to comment on issues of interest to the public. Today, independent candidate for Tupapa Maraerenga, Teresa Manarangi Trott, also contributes to the discussion. The question: Many in the community have expressed concern about purse seine fishing in the Cook Islands. What is your position on this?
Govt cops blame for Muri issues
Saturday 9 June 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Ngatangiia MP Tamaiva “Captain Tama” Tuavera has hit out at the writer of a letter to CINews who has questioned Tuavera’s contribution to the village during his four-year tenure.
Apii Avarua pupils call at the roadshow
Saturday 9 June 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
Students from Apii Avarua experienced the Environment Roadshow at Constitution Park on Wednesday.
Environment Week captures kids' attention
Friday 8 June 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
On the final day of the Education for Sustainable Development conference, students got to experience the National Environment Week roadshow held at Constitution Park.
Pupils share their ideas on sustainability
Friday 8 June 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
To start day two of the Education for Sustainable Development conference on Wednesday, Mauke School and Titikaveka College gave their presentations.
Challenges to meet with Te Maeva Nui
Friday 8 June 2018 | Published in Culture
Government agencies involved in next month’s Te Maeva Nui celebrations have met to discuss the challenges presented by staging such a large-scale event.
Gang member refused entry
Friday 8 June 2018 | Published in Crime
A patched member of the New Zealand-based Outlaw motorcycle gang with a list of serious convictions was refused entry into the Cook Islands at Rarotonga Airport last week, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) has revealed.
EU deal 'mishandling' of resources
Friday 8 June 2018 | Published in Politics
In the lead-up to the June 14 election, CINews is asking the main political parties to comment on issues of interest to the public. Today’s question: There has been much controversy around the EU fishing agreement signed by the CIP government. Do we need changes in the way the country’s fishing resources are managed?
Counting down to the big day...
Friday 8 June 2018 | Published in Politics
Only six more sleeps until the nation heads to the polling booths to choose its leaders for the next four years.
School pupils discuss sustainability
Thursday 7 June 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
Education ministry secretary Danielle Tuangane-Cochrane opened the three-day Education for Sustainable Development conference on Tuesday morning.
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