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Cook Islands labelled 'cheap' on new list
Tuesday 1 May 2018 | Published in Economy
Cook Islands’ inclusion in a list published by Forbes earlier this year of “the 33 cheapest places to travel in 2018” has prompted some discussion online as to whether or not being labelled “cheap” is actually good publicity for the country.
Legal aid available for violence survivors
Tuesday 1 May 2018 | Published in Local
Women’s Counselling Centre Punanga Tauturu is participating in a joint initiative making legal aid available for domestic violence survivors in the Cook Islands.
Brown claims untrue: CIP head
Tuesday 1 May 2018 | Published in Politics
Former CIP candidate Rose Brown’s claim that she was forced out of the Cook Islands Party is simply not true, says party president Nga Jessie.
Fifty-eight compete for 24 seats
Tuesday 1 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The governing Cook Islands Party (CIP) and leading opposition party, the Democratic Party are fielding 23 candidates each in the 2018 General Elections which will be held on June 14.
Plumbing issues close one of two police cells
Tuesday 1 May 2018 | Published in Crime
The closure of one of the two police cells at Cook Islands Police headquarters last Thursday has meant a number of offenders have had to share the only remaining cell since then.
Hollie Smith at Beats of Betela
Monday 30 April 2018 | Published in Culture
After taking a break last year, the annual local concert fundraiser Beats of Betela is coming back in 2018 and will feature New Zealand singer-songwriter Hollie Smith as a special guest artist.
Kora Pearls sells to Auckland Museum
Monday 30 April 2018 | Published in Economy
Kora Pearls were one of the big beneficiaries of the Auckland Museum purchasing a “carload” of treasures from the Pasifika Business Market at Pasifika Festival last month.
Gearing up for Te Maeva Nui
Monday 30 April 2018 | Published in Culture
The Ministry of Cultural Development (MOCD) estimate that they are about 70 per cent ready for the annual Te Maeva Nui celebration coming up this August.
Police sergeant rescues two women
Monday 30 April 2018 | Published in Local
Two female visitors aged 56 and 70 were escorted down the Wigmore track to safety by a police officer last Thursday night after a call had been made to report their late return from mountain trekking.
Takeover by Chinese military is 'unlikely'
Monday 30 April 2018 | Published in Politics
Finance minister Mark Brown says the Cook Islands is unlikely to ever see the Chinese military coming in to take over the country if it is unable to repay its debts to China.
Brown 'forced' out of CIP
Monday 30 April 2018 | Published in Politics
Cook Islands Party MP Rose Brown has announced that she will be standing as an independent candidate for the Atiu electorate of Teenui-Mapumai.
Healthy living the focus of te reo speeches
Monday 30 April 2018 | Published in Education
When Titikaveka College held their Maori speech competition last month, they received an excellent response from the students.
Do your bit to help save our fish
Monday 30 April 2018 | Published in Environment
SCREENED NOSE: This weekly column is supplied by Te Ipukarea Society. It deals with conservation and environmental concerns of interest to the Cook Islands.
Global beach litter problem also an issue in our country
Monday 30 April 2018 | Published in Environment
Beach litter is an increasing problem worldwide, including here in our beautiful Cook Islands.
Sisters celebrate birthdays together
Monday 30 April 2018 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local
It must be rare indeed for sisters born years apart to each share the same birth date as their mother.
New ariki choice 'almost there'
Monday 30 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Culture
A series of meetings has taken place to identify a possible candidate to lead the Ngati Karika tribe following the death of Dame Margaret Karika Ariki.
Pondering relevance of Anzac Day
Monday 30 April 2018 | Published in Local
“What is the real meaning of Anzac Day to the Cook Islands in 2018?”
Annual services just part of RAC duties
Monday 30 April 2018 | Published in Culture
Thanksgiving prayer services have been part of the Cook Islands schedule for the Religious Advisory Council since the council was first established back in the 1970s, says president Piltz Napa.
Election postpones Miss CI pageant
Monday 30 April 2018 | Published in Culture
The 2018 Miss Cook Islands pageant will be rescheduled to September, due to the General Election taking place on June 14, the Miss Cook Islands Association has announced.
Culture ministry practices what it preaches: Turua
Monday 30 April 2018 | Published in Culture
Ministry of cultural development secretary Anthony Turua says he is pleased so far with the progress of his department’s National Cultural Policy.
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