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Donors make breast checks possible
Tuesday 14 November 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation president, Jaewyn McKay says that without the generous assistance of local donors, the funding necessary to screen the average 350 women who present themselves for yearly breast checks in the Cook Islands wouldn’t be possible.
Education head quits
Tuesday 14 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education
The Cook Islands Public Service has confirmed the resignation of Ministry of Education secretary Gail Townsend.
Politics in need of new blood: Ioane
Tuesday 14 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands government hopes to see an increase in young people playing key roles in next year’s general election,
Living look at the Bible
Monday 13 November 2017 | Published in Local
A trip to Israel leading a group of 10 has helped Rarotonga resident Bob Williams to better visualise events described in the New Testament.
Mauke was Catholic priest's 'real home'
Monday 13 November 2017 | Published in Outer Islands
Mauke resident June Hosking kindly provided CINews with a story and photos of Mauke’s biggest event of the year last Friday – the unveiling ceremony for long-time island resident and priest, Father John Rovers.
Defendant narrowly avoids arrest warrant
Monday 13 November 2017 | Published in Crime
Fifteen people appeared before Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams in the Avarua High Court last Thursday.
Wynne impresses 'The Mighty Samson'
Monday 13 November 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
TMS fitness trainer Tamaiti Samson, aka “The Mighty Samson”, says he didn’t know if Thomas Wynne had what it takes to stick with his seven-week Zuu fitness challenge.
Meeting focuses on climate and justice
Monday 13 November 2017 | Published in Local
Bridgebuilders International Cook Islands president Taamo Heather hopes the recently-ended Bridgebuilders consultation, which promoted spiritual and cultural values, will have instilled local women with knowledge and power for years to come.
Unveiling huge event on Mauke
Monday 13 November 2017 | Published in Outer Islands
The biggest event held on Mauke this year provided a colourful spectacle for the large crowd of locals and visitors who attended the unveiling ceremony of the late Father John Rovers on Friday of last week.
Lawyer withdraws over payment issues
Monday 13 November 2017 | Published in Local
Defence lawyer Mark Short has withdrawn from representing a defendant facing six burglary charges and five charges of theft.
Fishing on Pukapuka inspires story
Monday 13 November 2017 | Published in Local
This year’s writing competition encouraged a number of school students to produce their original memoir.
Controls needed on growth of tourism
Monday 13 November 2017 | Published in Local
This weekly column is provided by Te Ipukarea Society. It deals with conservation and environmental issues of interest to the Cook Islands.
Meetings prove a real success
Monday 13 November 2017 | Published in Local
It is straight back in to the grind of budget and planning business for Central Government agencies’ teams after holding a successful Public Sector Leader’s Conference and Pa Enua Governance Forum from October 23 to November 3.
MPs need to know development plans
Monday 13 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Parliamentarians need to understand the Community Sustainable Development Plans (CSDP) of their respective constituencies in order to effectively measure and assess the performance of government’s climate change policies.
She's making her nation proud...
Monday 13 November 2017 | Published in Local
Miss Cook Islands Alanna Smith is making her nation proud at the 2017 Miss World competition.
Suspended sentence for bike crash teen
Monday 13 November 2017 | Published in Local
A 17-year-old was given a suspended sentence when he pleaded guilty to a charge of careless driving in the Avarua High Court on Thursday.
Young vandals caught on video
Monday 13 November 2017 | Published in Local
A group of children have been caught on video vandalising Apii Te Uki Ou pre-school on Wednesday evening.
Papa Dan a winner in every way
Monday 13 November 2017 | Published in Local
Inaugural ‘Tane Toa Kuki Airani’ Award Teanuanua (Dan) Teariki Kamana, OBE Tepuretu Mataiapo for 33 years (Tane Toa Kuki Airani Quarterly Award for the months of October, November, December 2017)
Yachtie was warned against voyage to New Zealand
Monday 13 November 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Local businessman Keith Christian, who sold a New Zealander the 54-foot steel-hulled yacht that sank 390 nautical miles out to sea last week, refutes claims by the new owner that he sold him a “picture perfect” boat. He also says he strongly warned the inexperienced yachtie against sailing to Whangarei alone.
Infrastructure 'catch-up' vital
Monday 13 November 2017 | Published in Local
Rarotonga’s infrastructure needs to catch up in order to cope with the rapid increase in tourism numbers over the past 10 years, says Te Ipukarea Society technical director Kelvin Passfield.
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