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New method makes plastics sorting easier
Tuesday 8 August 2017 | Published in Local
Rarotonga waste facility staff are trialling a new method for sorting plastics, using the existing baling machines conveyor belt as a sorting table.
Scam email uses PM's details
Tuesday 8 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
The Financial Intelligence Unit is warning Cook Islands residents about a new scam email seeking the transfer of funds to a potential overseas criminal network, under the guise of an email address using the prime minister’s details.
Preparing for Forum
Tuesday 8 August 2017 | Published in Local
Ownership of the regional development agenda and ensuring implementation of the Smaller Island States Strategy 2016-2020 underpinned the Smaller Island States Officials (SISO) meeting at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat on Sunday (CI time).
Chinese delegation hands new equipment to MMR
Tuesday 8 August 2017 | Published in Local
Ministry of Marine Resources hosted a visiting Chinese delegation at the New Hope Hall last Tuesday to receive donated fishing and transport equipment.
Young offender gets chance at new start
Tuesday 8 August 2017 | Published in Local
A young offender, was granted a discharge without conviction after pleas for leniency in the Avarua High Court last week.
Bike 'theft' case ends with discharge
Tuesday 8 August 2017 | Published in Local
A sitting of three Justices of the Peace in the Avarua High Court last week granted two discharges without convictions - an unusual occurrence for court hearings on Rarotonga.
Maritime exercise is a first
Tuesday 8 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
In a Pacific Islands nations first, the Cook Islands Police Service is this month hosting a Pacific-led maritime exercise with Samoan Police and Tongan Naval patrol boat contingents.
Hotel land back to Pa Ariki
Tuesday 8 August 2017 | Published in Local
Possession of the Vaimaanga hotel property commonly known as “The Sheraton” has been handed back to Takitumu paramount chief Pa Ariki.
Feast celebrates Te Maeva Nui success
Monday 7 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
THE 52nd Constitution Day ceremony on Friday was a formal affair.
'Exceptional' principal visits
Monday 7 August 2017 | Published in Local
New Zealand school principal Judy Dixon will visit Rarotonga from today to share her experiences on incorporating The Virtues Project into schools and communities.
Chinese group to perform
Monday 7 August 2017 | Published in Local
The Shenzhen Cultural Performing Arts Group is visiting Rarotonga to celebrate the 20th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and the Cook Islands with a performance at the National Auditorium tonight.
'Our culture is the winner today': Turua
Monday 7 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Throughout the Te Maeva Nui closing ceremony on Friday, the crowd at the National Auditorium was buzzing with the anticipation of hearing the results of the week’s performances, costume contests and opening day float parade awards.
Tourism urges licence rethink
Monday 7 August 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Tourism Corporation has asked Police Commissioner Maara Tetava to reconsider recent moves by the police regarding the issuing of motorbike licences to visitors.
Something for all on final night
Monday 7 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Featuring both traditional and more “edgy” dancing, singing and drumming, Thursday evening’s final Te Maeva Nui performances had it all.
Highland Paradise celebrates 30th birthday
Monday 7 August 2017 | Published in Local
Highland Paradise Maungaroa Cultural Centre celebrated 30 years of business last Saturday with a spectacular evening featuring a special line-up of cultural performances, both local and international.
Having a ball at sports tournament
Monday 7 August 2017 | Published in Local
School holidays are seen as a time for students to take a break and enjoy glorious mornings of sleeping in, watching TV, playing video games, and in some cases, attending Te Maeva Nui celebrations.
Whale of a time in Eastern Australia
Monday 7 August 2017 | Published in Environment
Te Ipukarea Society Project Officer, Liam Kokaua, was fortunate to be able to participate in scientific research of the East Australian humpback whale populations in the Great Barrier Reef two weeks ago. Here is a summary of his experience
Science sparks Mauke creativity
Monday 7 August 2017 | Published in Outer Islands
Making that happen for students at Mauke School requires creative resourcing, gifts from friends and family, and many days and nights thinking, planning and preparing.
Sect group invades CI News office
Monday 7 August 2017 | Published in Local
Members of the religious sect known as the World Mission Society Church of God (WMSCG) invaded the CINews reception area shortly after midday on Thursday, refusing to leave unless they could air their grievances over the newspaper’s coverage of their activities with newspaper publisher John Woods.
Action and colour light up stage
Monday 7 August 2017 | Published in Local
The success of Te Maeva Nui continued on Wednesday night as the local teams expertly entertained the crowd with their story-telling, dancing and singing.
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