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Airport car park machine issues detected
Thursday 13 July 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Issues have already been revealed with the automated car parking control system which came into operation about a fortnight ago at the Rarotonga International Airport.
No longer a pain in the neck!
Wednesday 12 July 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Could a chiropractor really fix my crook neck? That was the question lingering in my mind as I wandered down to the free spinal checks at Te Atukura Grounds last week.
Collaborative call to combat mental health issues
Wednesday 12 July 2017 | Published in Health
Government and non-government organisations from the Cook Islands and New Zealand joined forces last week at the first mental health and well-being stakeholders meeting.
No suspicious findings in devastating Atupa house fire
Wednesday 12 July 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
No suspicious findings were confirmed in the recent devastating fire that completely destroyed a family home in Atupa on the evening of Saturday, July 1.
Mangaia to vote for Marurai replacement
Wednesday 12 July 2017 | Published in Local
A by-election will take place in August in the Ivirua Constituency on Mangaia Island, following the retirement of former Cook Islands prime minister Jim Marurai.
Ancient adzes from Aitutaki returned
Wednesday 12 July 2017 | Published in Outer Islands
Three priceless stone pre-European artefacts have been returned to the Cook Islands.
PAC recommends legal action to recover stolen money
Wednesday 12 July 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) wants the police to take a civil legal case to recover more than $24,000 from a former police officer jailed for stealing money out of a safe at police headquarters.
Youths call Sheraton 'home'
Wednesday 12 July 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
As the morning sun casts a shadow over the ruins of the graffiti-daubed Sheraton hotel site in the south of Rarotonga, silhouetted figures can be seen moving in and around a downstairs room.
Tourism focuses on Japanese market
Wednesday 12 July 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islands Tourism Corporation is looking at avenues to improve its market in Japan.
Tangaroa blesses memorial fishing contest
Tuesday 11 July 2017 | Published in Local
It was a fishing contest that will go down in the history of the Cook Islands Game Fishing Club.
Motorcycle accidents mar weekend
Tuesday 11 July 2017 | Published in Local
Two motorcycles were involved in a crash in Arorangi on the main road opposite the Roadhouse Nightclub at around 2.36am on Saturday.
Tutaka programme begins
Tuesday 11 July 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The biannual Tutaka programme began yesterday in Rarotonga, with health officers making rounds to ensure property owners are keeping their sections in good order.
Government owes church $800,000
Tuesday 11 July 2017 | Published in Local
The government has agreed to pay the Cook Islands Christian Church $800,000 – money the church says it’s owed for overdue rental on lands in Te Puka, church legal representative Iaveta Short has disclosed.
'Peoples' Budget' passes muster
Tuesday 11 July 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
The “Peoples’ Budget”, with its social focus on families with children and people on lower levels of income, has been passed into law.
Endorsement the key to roads and drainage plan
Monday 10 July 2017 | Published in Local
Cabinet’s endorsement of the National Roads and Road Drainage Policy 2017 marks a key milestone for Infrastructure Cook Islands and their strategic plan.
Miss Cook Islands goes carnivale!
Monday 10 July 2017 | Published in Local
The Islander Hotel was ablaze with colour on Saturday evening with a packed-out house to witness the ten Miss Cook Islands 2017 contestants dressed to the nines in sequins and bling in a Carnivale-themed fundraiser event leading up to the Miss Cook Islands 2017 competition.
Parliament in fourth week
Monday 10 July 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Government ministers will remain in Rarotonga this week for the fourth week of Parliament sitting.
Warnings follow theft
Monday 10 July 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Crime
A dream holiday to Rarotonga turned sour last week for one unlucky visitor following a petty theft just south of Fruits of Rarotonga while he was snorkelling.
Top CI talent to appear at famed cultural centre
Monday 10 July 2017 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands is at last featuring at the Polynesian Cultural Centre (PCC) in Laie, Hawaii, following a discussion initiated by the deputy prime minister and minister of Cultural Development, Teariki Heather in June last year.
Marae Moana Bill scheduled for debate
Monday 10 July 2017 | Published in Local
The Marae Moana Bill is scheduled to be debated in Parliament today.
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