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Brown, Glassie off to Germany
Monday 6 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Finance minister Mark Brown and health minister Nandi Glassie will this week leave for Germany to attend the 23rd Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP23).
Men: It's time to invest in health
Monday 6 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
In a bid to promote healthy lifestyles, the Cook Islands Men’s Health organisationwill today start its month-long programme of 30-minute exercise sessions at Constitution Park in Avarua.
Climate fund grants $17 million
Monday 6 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Cook Islands have secured a 7.35m grant from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) as additional financing for the ongoing renewable energy sector project.
Winning memoirs tell pupils' stories
Monday 6 November 2017 | Published in Local
A number of school students received placings in this year’s writing competition held last month.
Return to Raro in a changed world
Monday 6 November 2017 | Published in Local
After losing her seat in New Zealand’s 2017 election and seeing the Maori Party wiped out, the party’s first-ever list MP, co-leader Marama Fox, headed to Rarotonga for some rest and recuperation. In this story written exclusively for CINews, Fox reflects on the election outcome and her relationship with new deputy prime minister Winston Peters.
Event promotes spiritual values
Monday 6 November 2017 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands “Bridgebuilders” organisation began its eighth International Consultation for women groups on Rarotonga this week.
Beauty queen is 'jet-set' for Manila event
Monday 6 November 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
RACING to catch her flight at Rarotonga airport Thursday afternoon, beauty queen Lydia Simonis Tariu just had time to peck a couple of aunties on the cheek in a hasty “goodbye”, pick up her carry-on bag and snap a quick “head shot” for media before boarding her flight to Sydney.
Ngaa's quest to reveal the past...
Monday 6 November 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
“Don’t go there! It’s a very bad place…”
Messam drops in to lend a helping hand
Monday 6 November 2017 | Published in Local
Staff at Cook Islands Building Supplies (trading as Rarotonga ITM) were surprised last week when former All Black star Liam Messam, rising star Pita Gus and sports manager Deon Smith turned up at the Panama store to help deliver building materials to customers in Avarua.
Intake investigation work ends
Monday 6 November 2017 | Published in Local
Land investigation work at the 10 Rarotonga water intake sites marked for upgrades under the Te Mato Vai Stage 2 project has been completed.
TIS has fruitful voyage north
Monday 6 November 2017 | Published in Local
In September, Mary McDonald from Te Ipukarea Society had the opportunity to travel to the Northern Cooks, in particular Penryhn (Tongareva) Island.
Our 'prime minister' still seeking payments
Monday 6 November 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) are warning of a fresh round of an online scam under the guise of an email emanating from Cook Islands prime minister Henry Puna.
Tourism stance challenged
Monday 6 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Party government has questioned the motives of the Democratic Party after a Demo MP suggested the number of tourists visiting the country should be capped.
'Think long term,' says Demo MP
Monday 6 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Teimurimotia MP Selina Napa is urging the government to think about tourism, the country’s major industry, as a long term sustainable opportunity for the Cook Islands, rather than a series of short term gains which may negatively impact its long term future.
Students show they excel when it counts
Friday 3 November 2017 | Published in Local
Around 270 students participated in this year’s National Maths Quiz Competition at the National Auditorium on Wednesday night.
Negotiator explains PACER-Plus
Friday 3 November 2017 | Published in Local
About 50 people filled the dining area of Traders Jacks on Thursday night for a question and answer session held by the Cook Islands Business & Professional Women’s Association.
Alanna predicted to be a winner
Friday 3 November 2017 | Published in Local
Miss Cook Islands Alanna Smith has been the predicted winner for Group 5 in the Miss World 2017 Head-to-Head Prediction Winners.
Bluesky hit for 'millions'
Friday 3 November 2017 | Published in Local
The cost of restoring landline, mobile and internet services to the parts of Rarotonga affected by last Friday’s fire at Bluesky’s Aroa cell site will run “into the millions”, says the company’s country manager, Phill Henderson.
Rescued man learns boat's dark secrets
Friday 3 November 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
A minor disagreement saved Shane Fredericks’ girlfriend from being involved in a nautical disaster, following his recent police rescue from doomed yacht Zangano, in rough seas 390 nautical miles from Rarotonga.
Conference tackles planning issues
Thursday 2 November 2017 | Published in Local
“Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow” was the theme of the Public Service Leaders Conference held last week at the Edgewater resort.
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