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Age is no barrier for generosity
Wednesday 8 November 2017 | Published in Local
Sometimes, a simple act of generosity can have far-reaching and life altering effects. That’s certainly the case for Lachlann Muhl who at just 14 years old saved the lives of four individuals – one being eight month old Dominic Joseph-Kura, a young Cook Islands boy.
Two weeks since core site blaze
Wednesday 8 November 2017 | Published in Local
It is almost two weeks since a fire destroyed the Bluesky core site at Aroa and while there have been no updates from the company this week, work on restoration of mobile and internet services appears to be continuing.
Stocktake to review welfare payments
Wednesday 8 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Ministry of Internal Affairs will tomorrow hold the inaugural National Welfare Stocktake Workshop to review and assess the country’s welfare beneficiary payments.
Vet takes break from life in the fast lane
Wednesday 8 November 2017 | Published in Local
New Zealand’s top female enduro rider is taking time out of her fast paced, adrenaline fuelled life and is offering her services as a vet to the Esther Honey animal clinic.
Angler lands the big one
Wednesday 8 November 2017 | Published in Local
Over the weekend a fisherman on a Marlin Queen fishing charter trip reeled in the fish of his dreams, a 113kg striped marlin.
Fewer vehicle accidents over the weekend
Wednesday 8 November 2017 | Published in Local
Police were called to three motor vehicle crashes over the weekend.
Two options for repair of fire- damaged canoe
Wednesday 8 November 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Two options are currently on the table for the repair of Vaka Marumaru Atua’s hull that was severely damaged by fire in early September, says Cook Island Voyaging Society secretary Cecile Marten.
Govt takes action on tourism issue
Wednesday 8 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Government is looking at developing a “limits of acceptable change” model to monitor the growth of tourism in the Cook Islands.
Study examines fish-feeding issues
Tuesday 7 November 2017 | Published in Local
“To feed, or not to feed,” that was the question posed by researcher Natalie Prinz after she conducted a study into fish feeding in Aitutaki Lagoon.
Ministers boost exercise programme
Tuesday 7 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
The Cook Islands Men’s Health daily exercise programme got off to a perfect start at Constitution Park in Avarua yesterday.
Assault earns five months' jail
Tuesday 7 November 2017 | Published in Crime
A man described as a recidivist offender was convicted and sentenced to five months in prison during last week’s criminal court session.
Holiday ends with fines, hospital bill
Tuesday 7 November 2017 | Published in Local
A visiting couple ended their Rarotonga holiday in the Avarua High Court last week, when one of them received a criminal conviction and $300 worth of fines.
Ministry wants new name
Tuesday 7 November 2017 | Published in Local
Internal Affairs minister Albert Nicholas is backing the ministry’s plan to seek expressions of interest from the general public to see whether it needs a name change.
Country makes blogger's top three
Tuesday 7 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A travel blogger has named the Cook Islands as one of the “hot and trending” places to visit in the Pacific.
College to perform at huge event
Tuesday 7 November 2017 | Published in Local
Tereora College has been invited by the New Zealand Polyfest Trust to attend and participate in the ASB Polyfest as guest performers in March next year.
'Deliberate' – house fire claim
Tuesday 7 November 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
The fire which engulfed a substantial four-bedroom wooden constructed home in Avatiu valley must have been deliberately lit, the house owner claims.
Whale Centre closes doors for final time
Tuesday 7 November 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Rarotonga’s popular Cook Islands Whale and Wildlife Centre has closed its doors for the last time.
Policy aims to boost language
Monday 6 November 2017 | Published in Local
This week CINews begins a series of 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 until at least next year, it will introduce a number of significant changes. The first strategic goal, covered today, is language.
Major step forward for Cook Islands organics
Monday 6 November 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
In October 2015, Titikaveka Growers’ Association (TGA) chairman Teava Iro said the organisation aimed to put organic food on the map as well as on the table locally.
Keen to manage tourism growth
Monday 6 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islands Tourism Industry Council says they would like to work strategically with the government to consider ways to manage tourism growth to ensure its sustainability.
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