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Students take part in annual Catholic event
Thursday 2 March 2017 | Published in Local
The season of Lent has begun for the Catholic Church members in the Cook Islands and around the world.
Nicholas hits back over meeting claims
Thursday 2 March 2017 | Published in Local
Comments made in an unsigned letter in CI News on February 20 about his performance as a Member of Parliament were not based on fact and failed to be constructive, says Ruatonga-Avatiu-Panama-Palmerston-Atupa (RAPPA) Member of Parliament Albert Nicholas.
Biosecurity in new training project
Thursday 2 March 2017 | Published in Local
Biosecurity Cook Islands has begun a new training project for its staff in collaboration with the Ministry of Primary Industries, New Zealand and the Pacific Community (SPC).
Araura College celebrates new student leaders
Thursday 2 March 2017 | Published in Outer Islands
Araura College on Aitutaki has chosen its student leaders for the 2017 school year.
CITC staff take part in bank programme
Thursday 2 March 2017 | Published in Local
ANZ has announced a partnership with the Cook Islands Training Corporation (CITC) to deliver the bank’s flagship financial literacy programme, “MoneyMinded”, to CITC staff.
New ATM on Aitutaki first
Thursday 2 March 2017 | Published in Outer Islands
The ANZ has installed the Cook Islands’ first ever touch-screen ATM at its Aitutaki branch.
Cruise ship a frequent visitor here
Thursday 2 March 2017 | Published in Local
Paul Gauguin, a cruise ship that frequently visits the Cook Islands, anchored off Avatiu early yesterday morning.
Hawaii storm causes internet outage
Thursday 2 March 2017 | Published in Local
A significant internet outage between 6:10pm on Tuesday and 03:00am yesterday was due to severe weather conditions in Hawaii, Bluesky says.
OPM takes issue with Moana Nui grounding story
Thursday 2 March 2017 | Published in Local
A stern response has been issued by the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) to a CI News story in which a local shipping company owner stated what he believed to be the reason for his new vessel running aground on Nassau reef in January this year.
Carpark a winner for its owners
Thursday 2 March 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Airport Authority is looking at doubling the revenue it has been collecting in parking fees through the new automated parking control system at the Rarotonga International Airport.
Insurance firms were wary of Cook Islands ships
Wednesday 1 March 2017 | Published in Local
A story which appeared in CI News back in 1991 offers an intriguing glimpse into some of the difficulties Cook Islands shipping ventures faced at a time when sinkings were relatively common.
Stranded ship's fate still unclear
Wednesday 1 March 2017 | Published in Local
Lady Moana returned to Raronga recently from a mission to investigate the reefed Moana Nui in Nassau.
More effort needed to reduce waste
Wednesday 1 March 2017 | Published in Environment
The Rent-A-Plate kiosk is back at Muri Night Markets, providing environmentally friendly options to plastic plates and cutlery.
Womens day of prayer tomorrow
Wednesday 1 March 2017 | Published in Local
The Women’s World Day of Prayer will be celebrated at the Seventh Day Adventist church in Takuvaine, tomorrow.
ICI to launch Aitutaki sealing project
Wednesday 1 March 2017 | Published in Outer Islands
The Ministry of Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) planning and design and civil works divisions are preparing to launch a road sealing project on Aitutaki, involving the resealing of 20kms of existing roads and the sealing of 6kms of new roads on the island.
New recycling options now available
Wednesday 1 March 2017 | Published in Environment
Cook Islands General Transport (CIGT) has begun a new recycling initiative, opening up the opportunity for people to recycle a magnitude of products.
Catholics observe 'Ash Wednesday'
Wednesday 1 March 2017 | Published in Local
The Catholic observance of the first day of Lent, Ash Wednesday will be conducted at the five Catholic Parishes on Rarotonga today.
India fund training session for MFEM
Wednesday 1 March 2017 | Published in Local
A training session outlining India Grant Fund activities and processes has been held at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management.
Drink-driver fined $500, disqualified
Wednesday 1 March 2017 | Published in Crime
A man charged with excess breath alcohol was fined $500 and disqualified from driving for 12 months when he appeared in the Cook Islands High Court on February 23.
Women's parliament marks international day
Wednesday 1 March 2017 | Published in Politics
United Nations International Women’s Day on March 8 will acknowledge pioneering women leaders in the Cook Islands who have assisted in the nation’s national journey to improve the status and life of women and their families.
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