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Tourism to launch new marketing programmes
Wednesday 10 January 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Tourism Corporation will embark on destination marketing programmes this year in a bid to boost the country’s image in the international market.
Guest speaker boosts Chamber
Tuesday 9 January 2018 | Published in Local
After a successful first luncheon for 2018, the Chamber of Commerce wants to invite more international guests to speak at their meetings.
Be in to win with Memories of Summer
Tuesday 9 January 2018 | Published in Local
Enter this year’s fabulous CI News Memories of Summer photo competition and you could win one of two Samsung Galaxy J5 Pro smartphones, proudly sponsored by the Bank of the Cook Islands.
Cook Islands woman passes away on flight
Tuesday 9 January 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The elderly woman who passed away on a Jetstar flight from Rarotonga bound for Auckland last week was a Cook Islander.
Rubbish art teaches conservation
Tuesday 9 January 2018 | Published in Local
Artist Gerhard (Woody) Baer is spending his tropical island holiday picking up rubbish – most of it refuse found on the beach.
PM off to renewable energy meeting in Abu Dhabi
Tuesday 9 January 2018 | Published in Politics
Prime minister Henry Puna will attend the Eighth International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Assembly which starts in Abu Dhabi this Friday.
Wedding visitor ends up in court
Tuesday 9 January 2018 | Published in Crime
A New Zealander visiting Rarotonga to attend a wedding, ended up in court on Friday after being arrested on Thursday night.
Stranding may threaten reef
Tuesday 9 January 2018 | Published in Environment
The stranding of the Ocean Fresh longline fishing vessel Zambucca on the reef at Muri on Friday night could pose an environmental threat to the reef and lagoon habitats, the Ministry of Marine Resources says.
Free programme to rid country of old whiteware
Tuesday 9 January 2018 | Published in Local
A free whiteware disposal programme is helping to address some of the waste disposal problems on the island.
Woman dies from crash injuries
Tuesday 9 January 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A woman has died from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle crash on Sunday afternoon in Nikao.
New magazine promotes healthy lifestyle
Monday 8 January 2018 | Published in Local
The new island magazine Lokal proved a popular attraction at its launch at the National Auditorium on Friday.
Aim to preserve Cook Islands history
Monday 8 January 2018 | Published in Local
This is the third in a series of CINews articles on the new National Culture Policy initiated by the Ministry of Cultural Development. The policy addresses five strategic goals and while its effects won’t be noticed for some time, it will introduce a number of significant changes. The third strategic goal is history and historical places.
Cook Islands book is botanist's legacy
Monday 8 January 2018 | Published in Local
A Christchurch botanist who devoted three decades of research into the wild plants and flowers of the Cook Islands, has died aged 90.
Bid to free vessel continues
Monday 8 January 2018 | Published in Local
Attempts to free the fishing vessel Zambucca will continue in earnest today after the 60-foot longliner was stranded on the reef at Muri early on Saturday morning.
Making the most of their holidays
Monday 8 January 2018 | Published in Local
The new year has begun and school students are well into their summer holidays.
Take a summer photo and win!
Monday 8 January 2018 | Published in Local
Enter this year’s fabulous CI News Memories of Summer photo competition and you could win one of two Samsung Galaxy J5 Pro smartphones, proudly sponsored by the Bank of the Cook Islands.
Paradise found - in the Tasman Sea
Monday 8 January 2018 | Published in Local
Jolene Bosanquet visit to Lord Howe Island fulfilled a dream she has had since the 1970s.
NZ vaka modelled on Te Au O Tonga
Monday 8 January 2018 | Published in Local
A newly launched New Zealand waka (vaka) is based on the same design as those of the late Sir Thomas Davis of Rarotonga.
Indian classical dance show for Rarotonga
Monday 8 January 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Rarotonga residents will get a unique opportunity to witness live the classical Southern India dance form called Kuchipudi on January 15.
Health warning over burning of plastic and tyres
Monday 8 January 2018 | Published in Health
People who burn tyres and plastic are causing a health hazard and could face prosecution, the Cook Islands Health ministry has warned.
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