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Police mark anniversary of shootings
Thursday 19 October 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Police Service yesterday morning marked the anniversary of the shooting tragedy that claimed the lives of three people in Vaimaanga in October 2016.
Bold steps in disaster management
Wednesday 18 October 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Past cyclone experiences have prompted the government to take some bold steps in reviewing and updating its institutional arrangements for disaster management.
Mongoose celebrate 20th Anniversary
Wednesday 18 October 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Avatiu/Nikao Mongoose Golden Oldies rugby team celebrated their 20th anniversary with some good deeds last month in Aitutaki.
'Partners in crime' win curfew lift
Wednesday 18 October 2017 | Published in Crime
A couple facing a joint charge of burglary had their curfew lifted when they appeared in the Avarua High Court before Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams last week.
Donation is not so 'mini'
Wednesday 18 October 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Wishing each of girls the best of luck in their upcoming beauty pageants, Polynesian Rentals have donated $3,000 to Miss Cook Islands, Alanna Smith, Miss Cook Islands International Salis Tuaputa, and Miss Earth Cook Islands Mona Taio, who is already in the Philippines for her campaign.
NZ film-maker shares tips with young people
Wednesday 18 October 2017 | Published in Local
Gaylene Preston, a New Zealand film maker who visited Rarotonga to premiere her movie My Year with Helen last night, made time to see a group of young aspiring film makers on Monday afternoon.
'I'm ready to serve,' says CIP's newest candidate
Wednesday 18 October 2017 | Published in Politics
Tukaka George Tamarua Ama, the CIP candidate for Ngantangiia in next year’s general elections, says he is more than ready to serve his community.
Youth problems aired on radio
Wednesday 18 October 2017 | Published in Local
A story in CINews last week highlighting problems caused by an increase in youth offending has caught the attention of local and international media.
Rough seas mar cruise ships' visits
Wednesday 18 October 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The cruise ship MS Caledonia Sky was unable to berth at the Avatiu harbour on Sunday due to rough seas.
Parents blamed for 'carefree' driving habits
Wednesday 18 October 2017 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Police Service says too many Rarotonga residents have a casual attitude towards driving.
A year since triple shootings
Wednesday 18 October 2017 | Published in Local
A year ago today, the country reeled in shock and disbelief when a 47-year old escaped male prisoner took a .22 rifle, murdered two people, then killed himself 16 hours later with the same gun.
Family disputes prompt police callouts
Tuesday 17 October 2017 | Published in Local
Police were called to two family disputes over the weekend.
They liked to be 'under the sea'
Tuesday 17 October 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Rotaract Cook Islands organised Under the Sea Junior Spring Ball was hailed a major success despite unfavourable weather conditions on Saturday.
Red Cross gets prepared for disaster
Tuesday 17 October 2017 | Published in Local
With cyclone season fast approaching and experts predicting between 8 and 10 cyclones for the Pacific Region, the Cook Islands Red Cross Society is taking no chances and is getting disaster-prepared.
Beauty show winners in global competitions
Tuesday 17 October 2017 | Published in Local
Winners of the coveted Maine Kuki Airani and Maine Tepaeru titles from the recent Miss Cook Islands Pageant have been confirmed for the international competitions that they will be participating in over the next few months.
Injured girl now 'stable'
Tuesday 17 October 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
The 10-year-old girl critically injured in a car crash on Saturday morning near the Avarua Cook Islands Christian Church, is no longer in intensive care, and is in a stable condition.
Barge yet to be used
Tuesday 17 October 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
The Ports Authority Aitutaki barge that arrived in Arutunga wharf over two weeks ago is yet to be used for transporting cargo.
Gun checks move to outer islands
Tuesday 17 October 2017 | Published in Outer Islands
Police firearms officer Apolo Miria is on duty in the outer islands as part of the current gun amnesty, which will run until the end of the year.
Cook Islands hits a high in childhood obesity
Tuesday 17 October 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Childhood obesity has increased more than 10-fold worldwide in the past 40 years and the Cook Islands has some of the highest figures recorded in this alarming growth.
MP saves lives of three children
Tuesday 17 October 2017 | Published in Local
The lives of three young children have been saved thanks to a local MP changing his mind twice, and his quick reactions when he saw the youngsters were in trouble.
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