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PM's comments insulting, says Browne
Wednesday 3 May 2017 | Published in Local
Demo Party leader Tina Browne says it is an insult for prime minister Henry Puna to tell Cook Islanders that he was honoured to be at Anzac parade with the mayor of Auckland, when he should have been on Rarotonga.
Brown participates in UN dialogue
Tuesday 2 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Strengthening tax systems and administration were among resolutions achieved at a high powered United Nations dialogue in Bangkok attended by finance minister Mark Brown.
Free trade opponents release impacts guide
Tuesday 2 May 2017 | Published in Local
With the PACER-Plus regional free trade agreement back in the news recently, the Pacific Network on Globalisation (PANG) has released a new guide which they say will allow Pacific Islanders to better understand the impacts of the recently concluded deal.
MMR says no application from Rongo
Tuesday 2 May 2017 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Marine Resources has released a statement in reaction to a letter in Monday’s CI News from marine biologist Dr Teina Rongo.
New Cooks coin features the moon
Tuesday 2 May 2017 | Published in Local
The latest “heavenly body” to feature on a coin is the moon.
Visiting judge has variety of cases to deal with
Tuesday 2 May 2017 | Published in Local
Cook Islands High Court judge Judith Potter will preside over criminal and civil court cases for the next two weeks.
The expectations of leadership
Tuesday 2 May 2017 | Published in Local
Leadership is a quality that is impossible to define let alone agree on.
PM says he has bad news for Browne
Tuesday 2 May 2017 | Published in Local
Prime minister Henry Puna has responded to taunts from Tina Browne by saying the sounds of breaking glass that the people of the Cook Islands can hear is not from stones thrown by the new Demo leader.
Eye surgeon's offloaded bag here just in time
Tuesday 2 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A Kiwi eye surgeon, who jetted into Rarotonga over the weekend minus his surgical gear, has started conducting operations on local patients.
Police renew drink-drive warnings
Tuesday 2 May 2017 | Published in Local
Rarotonga police attended four motor vehicle crashes over the weekend – all of them on Friday and Saturday night.
Veteran and retired police show they're still on the ball...
Monday 1 May 2017 | Published in Local
On a sun-soaked afternoon a crowd of over 150 gathered at the Rarotonga Bowling club greens on ANZAC Day afternoon last week.
Security seminar proves handy for those in the industry
Monday 1 May 2017 | Published in Local
The inaugural CITTI-mentored security training seminar, organised in conjunction with the Ministry of Cultural Development was held at the national auditorium over March and April.
Marine research centre powered by solar
Monday 1 May 2017 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Marine Resources’ Aitutaki Marine Research Centre (AMRC) has received a generous donation of a solar system set-up from TransNet NZ.
TAU on a charge to power vehicles
Monday 1 May 2017 | Published in Local
In a bid to better understand the charging needs of electric vehicle owners on Rarotonga, Te Aponga Uira (TAU) will on Wednesday launch a test project on the island.
Answers sought on mystery rock
Monday 1 May 2017 | Published in Local
Natural Heritage Trust director Gerald McCormack is seeking the answer to a mystery – and he is appealing to CI News readers for help.
Children left home alone
Monday 1 May 2017 | Published in Local
An incident reported to the Cook Islands Police Service on Good Friday of Easter weekend has highlighted the issue of young children being left at home unsupervised.
Children love their holiday programme
Monday 1 May 2017 | Published in Local
Youth with a Mission (YWAM) base was booming with fun and excitement this week during the three-day children’s holiday programme.
Leader, chief and war hero
Monday 1 May 2017 | Published in Local
With Anzac Day still fresh in peoples’ minds, CI News continues a series of stories compiled by freelance reporter Flo Syme Buchanan, honouring Cook Islanders who served in World War One.
'Papa Sir' served with humility
Monday 1 May 2017 | Published in Local
He was a humble, quiet man who never spoke of the war he volunteered to serve in.
Nature's systems vital to survival of our 'paradise'
Monday 1 May 2017 | Published in Environment
Te Ipukarea Society is completing an Ecosystem Valuation Report for the National Environment Service, as a part of the Cook Islands National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan. This article aims to raise awareness about the value of our ecosystems, and some of it is adapted from information on the Millenium Ecosystem Assessment Website.
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