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Waste management expert appointed
Monday 5 March 2018 | Published in Local
New Zealander Hilary Boyes is the latest addition to the WATSAN team, bringing an international experience to tackle the waste issues in the Cook Islands.
3 puppies disappear from Tupapa home
Monday 5 March 2018 | Published in Local
A Facebook post has raised a number of questions about the fate of three puppies that were taken from their owners’ house last Friday.
Steel sheeting donated to Red Cross
Monday 5 March 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
New Zealand High Commissioner Peter Marshall, on behalf of New Zealand based company National Mini Storage, was on hand Thursday to provide a huge donation to Cook Islands Red Cross.
Super Fund worth close to $145m
Monday 5 March 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
The members’ stake in the Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund is worth close to $145 million, according to the latest Fund performance as at January 31, 2018.
Supermarket worker 'Facebook-famous'
Monday 5 March 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Local
For CITC supermarket employee Malcolm Browne, it is always an easy decision to help customers with their groceries.
Political speed dating
Monday 5 March 2018 | Published in Politics
Cook Islands Members of Parliament, civil servants and Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) staff will have a chance to meet some of their New Zealand counterparts at a special function being held in Tupapa when New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern leads a delegation to Rarotonga this week.
Deeply in love with the place and the people
Monday 5 March 2018 | Published in Local
You might be wondering how bestselling author Marc Cameron, best known for Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan and Jericho Quinn, ended up in Rarotonga.
By-elections confirmed
Monday 5 March 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Island council by-elections for vacant seats in the district of Ngatiarua in Atiu and in Mauke will be held on April 3.
Port trespasses Tiare Taporo
Monday 5 March 2018 | Published in Local
A trespass notice served on the Tiare Taporo by the Ports Authority is being contested by owners Pacific Schooners Ltd (PSL), who have applied to the High Court for an interim injunction against it.
It's time to sort out your taxes
Monday 5 March 2018 | Published in Economy
In the wake of the government’s recently passed Income Tax Amendment and VAT Amendment Bill, the job of the team at the Cook Islands Tax Amnesty Office is about to change.
Local plants have antiseptic properties
Friday 2 March 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
Research conducted by medical experts shows that some Rarotongan plant products have antiseptic properties that can reduce the possibility of skin infections, vindicating the long-held beliefs of Maori medicine practitioners.
Tiraa represents country at CYP
Friday 2 March 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islands National Youth Council president Sieni Tiraa represented the country at the ninth Annual Commonwealth Youth Parliament Conference in Jersey, England, this week.
BCI backs Gita appeal
Friday 2 March 2018 | Published in Local
The Bank of the Cook Islands (BCI) donated proceeds raised from the staff’ monthly mufti-day to the Cook Islands Cyclone Gita Appeal.
No 'junket trip' says tourism CEO
Friday 2 March 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islands Tourism Corporation chief executive officer Halatoa Fua has strongly denied claims that his staff are on a “junket trip” to the United States.
Muri vs Arorangi roading
Friday 2 March 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Ngatangiia Opposition MP Tamaiva Tuavera has called government’s move to seek tenders for the road improvement project in Arorangi instead of his constituency as “politicking” and a “campaign” for the forthcoming General Election.
Suggestions for 'Cindy'
Friday 2 March 2018 | Published in Politics
WITH THE impending arrival of New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, CINews asked our readers what they’d like to see her do while on the rock.
'Multi-agency' investigation into vessel
Friday 2 March 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
The mystery surrounding an old fishing vessel detained at Aitutaki is starting to lift.
In search of tapa knowledge
Thursday 1 March 2018 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Library and Museum manager Jean Mason departed Rarotonga for Atiu on Monday morning with two members from the Smithsonian Institute in Washington D.C, with the goal of finding out more about tapa.
Family mourning loss of 'idol'
Thursday 1 March 2018 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands is mourning the loss of the “last of the old school Ariki” this week, after the passing of the man known as ‘Papa Tangaroa’.
Mentors here to help 61 businesses
Thursday 1 March 2018 | Published in Local
Three business mentors arrived in Rarotonga on Monday for a week as part of the annual Business Mentors programme.
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