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Two drivers face court after Tupapa smash
Tuesday 29 May 2018 | Published in Crime
Police attended a motor vehicle crash in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Governments eager to co-invest
Tuesday 29 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Finance minister Mark Brown says the opportunity for governments in the Pacific to co-invest with the superannuation funds in the region on investable infrastructure projects is an exciting one.
Beats of Betela concert lineup confirmed
Tuesday 29 May 2018 | Published in Local
The lineup is all set for this year’s Creative Centre concert fundraiser Beats of Betela, which will now be held on Monday, June 4, not June 2 as previously reported.
No aid involved in plan - Tepaki
Tuesday 29 May 2018 | Published in Politics
The Merchant of Paradise (MOP) plan for development of the outer islands is a commercial sector development with commercial criteria and security and should not be confused with public sector aid developments where taxpayer guarantees apply, says developer Tim Tepaki.
Aid strategy vital for our future – independent candidate
Tuesday 29 May 2018 | Published in Politics
Aid partners have become an essential part of the Cook Islands development, and a well-developed aid/investment strategy is an essential part of how the country will be governed in the future, says the independent candidate for Tupapa Maraerenga, Teresa Manarangi-Trott.
Parties have say on pa enua project
Tuesday 29 May 2018 | Published in Politics
Here is the next topic we posed to the political parties ahead of next month's general election. From now until the general election, CI News will be submitting questions to the three major political parties regarding their policies on various issues. Readers with questions they would like us to ask, should email them to the editor of CI News: editor@cookislandsnews.com
Manslaughter case in court
Tuesday 29 May 2018 | Published in Crime
A 46-year-old man charged with manslaughter on the island of Aitutaki is scheduled to appear in the Cook Islands High Court in Avarua today.
Pink Shirt Day a hit with kids
Monday 28 May 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
Wearing all shades from blush to coral and fuchsia to salmon, school students around Rarotonga got right into the spirit of Pink Shirt Day last week, dressing up to show their support for the ‘Speak Up, Stand Together and Stop Bullying’ campaign.
Parties state position on tax
Monday 28 May 2018 | Published in Politics
From now until the general election, CINews will be submitting questions to the three major political parties regarding their policies on various issues. Readers with questions they would like to ask should email them to the editor of CINews: editor@cookislandsnews.com
Cook Islands hosts fund meeting
Monday 28 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Top officials from the Pacific region’s superannuation, provident, sovereign and trust funds, worth $70 billion, are gathering in Rarotonga this week for a three-day biennial meeting.
All go on airport runway
Monday 28 May 2018 | Published in Local
There are “a whole lot of things” going on out on the Rarotonga International Airport runway right now says Airport Authority chief executive Joe Ngamata – and he’s not half wrong.
Sailing proves popular with pupils
Monday 28 May 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
Every Wednesday and Friday morning throughout Term 2, Year 6 and 7 students from Te Uki Ou head out onto the water down at Muri and take part in a “Sailing in Schools” programme.
Plastic swallowing our oceans
Monday 28 May 2018 | Published in Environment
In recent years, people have started cutting down on plastic consumption, as we have realised the effects plastic can have on the environment and our oceans.
Prosperity versus poverty debate
Monday 28 May 2018 | Published in Local
When it comes to signs of prosperity, Rarotonga is somewhat lacking, a New Zealand visitor says.
Man charged with importing narcotics
Monday 28 May 2018 | Published in Crime
A 30-year-old man has been charged with possessing and importing narcotics.
Honour guard for former JP
Saturday 26 May 2018 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Police Service formed an honour guard along the main street of Avarua yesterday afternoon to farewell and pay tribute to the late Dora Harrington, whose funeral procession was preceded by officers on two of the service’s new motorcycles.
Glassie at prestigious health meeting
Saturday 26 May 2018 | Published in Politics
Health minister Nandi Glassie is attending the 71st World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva this week in his capacity as First Vice-President.
OCI backs legislation proposing reform
Saturday 26 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
One Cook Islands leader Teina Bishop says his party fully supports the tabling of the Constitution Amendment (No 29) Bill 2014.
Parties state position on aid
Saturday 26 May 2018 | Published in Politics
From now until the general election, CINews will be submitting questions to the three major political parties regarding their policies on various issues. Readers with questions they would like to ask should email them to the editor of CINews: editor@cookislandsnews.com
Police release 'suspicious' - Demos
Saturday 26 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The Democratic Party has raised suspicions over the timing of a media statement from Commissioner of Police Maara Tetava regarding a 2014 road accident in which prime minister Henry Puna was involved.
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