National
Family celebrates a second reunion
Friday 29 December 2017 | Published in Local
With hundreds of Cook Islanders living in New Zealand, Australia and other countries returning to the Cook Islands for their summer holidays, it’s the season for family reunions
Money transfers become cheaper
Friday 29 December 2017 | Published in Local
ANZ has reduced international money transfer fees from New Zealand to the Cook Islands and other Pacific Islands by more than 60 per cent.
Petrol station may be in for makeover
Friday 29 December 2017 | Published in Local
The familiar old Te Ata Kura petrol station at Matavera may be in for a major makeover early next year, as the lease the current tenant holds runs out in February.
CCECC shares in Christmas spirit
Friday 29 December 2017 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) celebrated the season for giving by hosting China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) employees and management staff to a Christmas dinner last Thursday evening.
Send us your photos and win a smartphone!
Friday 29 December 2017 | 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.
New physiotherapist for Te Vaerua
Friday 29 December 2017 | Published in Local
Te Vaerua Community Rehabilitation Inc is a non-government organisation that provides rehabilitation services to people on Rarotonga and the outer islands, both in the community and in hospital.
Movie documents tragedy of plastic
Friday 29 December 2017 | Published in Local
This weekly column is supplied by Te Ipukarea Society. It deals with conservation and environmental matters of interest to the Cook Islands.
Fact-finding tour a success
Friday 29 December 2017 | Published in Local
A successful 18-day visit to the northern islands on the police patrol boat Te Kukupa means the Emergency Management Cook Islands team will be much better equipped in future to deal with natural disasters in the outer islands.
CITTI revives hairdressing course
Friday 29 December 2017 | Published in Education
The Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute (CITTI) is reviving its popular hairdressing course in February next year.
Black Fern celebrates Christmas in Aitutaki
Wednesday 27 December 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Outer Islands
Black Fern Toka Natua spent her Christmas break in Aitutaki – the island she hails from.
School beats the target for year's fundraising plan
Wednesday 27 December 2017 | Published in Local
Apii Te Uki Ou has exceeded this year’s fundraising target thanks to many contributions from around the world.
Tropical Christmas brings joy to children
Wednesday 27 December 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Outer Islands
Tropical Christmas joy reached Aitutaki last week as people on the island flocked to witness the Santa Parade on Saturday, December 16.
Quest to revive te reo pushes on
Wednesday 27 December 2017 | Published in Local
The quest to revive the Cook Islands Maori language continues, as people passionate about the native tongue gathered at USP on Monday of last week to discuss change.
Disruptions ahead for motorists, water supply
Wednesday 27 December 2017 | Published in Local
Local company Landholdings Ltd will conduct Te Mato Vai commissioning works starting the week of January 8. Muri and Tupapa residents, commercial operators and tourist accommodations should expect some disruption to their water supply and traffic.
An extra 'goodie' Christmas
Wednesday 27 December 2017 | Published in Local
Members of the Creative Centre were thrilled to receive a large Christmas bag of goodies from the CITC Building Centre staff on Friday this week.
Manihiki project a dream come true
Wednesday 27 December 2017 | Published in Outer Islands
Manihiki has minimal agricultural activities and are also vulnerable to irregular shipping services for imported goods.
Ducks the 'gift' that keeps on giving...
Wednesday 27 December 2017 | Published in Local
Two unintentional “presents” were waiting for Derek Fox and Jaewynn McKay on their return home after Christmas two years ago.
Christmas Day 'quiet' for police
Wednesday 27 December 2017 | Published in Local
Police were out in force on Christmas Day but reported a “mostly quiet” time on the roads during the first half of the day.
Police get tough on safety helmet rules
Wednesday 27 December 2017 | Published in Local
Police are now confiscating motorbikes from owners who breach the helmet law.
NCD measures will take time
Wednesday 27 December 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
It will take at least two decades for the full impact of initiatives carried by the Ministry of Health in combating non communicable diseases (NCDs) in the Cook Islands to take effect.
« Previous 1 … 705 706 707 708 709 710 711 712 713 … 1,904 Next »