National

Booklet celebrates long friendship

Wednesday 24 February 2016 | Published in Local

Cook Islands prime minister Henry Puna and New Zealand High Commissioner Nick Hurley last night launched “Voyage to Statehood,” a booklet celebrating 50 years of the Cook Islands-New Zealand relationship.

Local

Secretary 'happy' with Apii Nikao

Wednesday 24 February 2016 | Published in Education

Education secretary Gail Townsend says her interest is in the learning and teaching going on at Apii Nikao.

Education


Te Mato Vai group to meet this week

Wednesday 24 February 2016 | Published in Local

The Cook Islands government will host the annual Te Mato Vai Governance Group meeting later this week.

Local


Zika update for leaders

Wednesday 24 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health

Cook Islands Community Health Service met with community and traditional leaders including Members of Parliaments yesterday at Sinai Hall to give them an update on Operation Namu.

Health


PM sends letter of sympathy to Fiji

Wednesday 24 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

Prime Minister Henry Puna yesterday sent a letter of condolence to the government of Fiji and its people who suffered the brunt of Cyclone Winston last week.

Local

Answers sought on Apii Nikao

Wednesday 24 February 2016 | Published in Education

Opposition leader William “Smiley” Heather wants the government to front up with detailed information about what is happening with the controversial rebuild of Apii Nikao.

Education


Tourism notches up yet another success

Wednesday 24 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

Cook Islands Tourism Corporation’s record-breaking success from last year continues with more impressive visitor arrival figures recorded earlier this year.

Local

Young culinary student makes history

Tuesday 23 February 2016 | Published in Local

FIFTEEN year old Ngatangiia boy Kiikoro Totini has made his mark on history, by becoming the youngest culinary apprentice ever to be accepted at the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute in Ngatangiia.

Local


Hilyard marks her mark at top level of world internet industry

Tuesday 23 February 2016 | Published in Local

The members of Dot.ASIA have a new member of their board of directors who not only hails from the Cook Islands, but is one of two newly-appointed women on the 10-member board.

Local

JP questions value of community sentences

Tuesday 23 February 2016 | Published in Local

Questions about the benefits offered by community service sentences were raised in the Cook Islands High Court on Monday February 15.

Local

Swells leave cruise passengers disappointed

Tuesday 23 February 2016 | Published in Local

The Fred Olsen Cruise Lines ship Black Watch is the third cruise liner that has not been able to stop off Avatiu harbour to disembark passengers this year.

Local


War declared on tiny enemy

Tuesday 23 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

War has been declared against the country’s smallest but most troublesome enemy in Operation Namu, to be launched on Rarotonga this Friday.

Local

Cook Islands still free of Zika virus

Tuesday 23 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

Ministry of Health has taken some blood samples for Zika virus testing although Cook Islands remain one of the safe havens in the region and is yet to record any cases.

Local


Everybody loves the market

Monday 22 February 2016 | Published in Local

Rarotonga’s Punanga Nui market springs to colourful life on Saturday mornings, drawing a big crowd of tourists and locals who enjoy a constantly-changing array of fresh produce, cooked foods, arts and crafts and cultural performances.

Local


Mitiaro women out to reduce violence

Monday 22 February 2016 | Published in Outer Islands

Rev Yakilia Vailoa of the Cook Islands Christian Church of Mitiaro aptly summed up the women of Mitiaro’s wish to help reduce violence in their homes.

Outer Islands

Girl Guides celebration

Monday 22 February 2016 | Published in Local

AVARUA Girl Guides organsation is calling on members and ex-members to join them in the celebration of World Thinking Day.

Local


Leaders back on The Rock

Monday 22 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

All the Cabinet ministers are expected to be in the country this week.

Local

We need your hotshots!

Monday 22 February 2016 | Published in Local

CI News is again calling for your great summer fun photographs in our Paradise Pit Stop Summer Hot Shots photography competition.

Local

Doug reckons we miss a cold spot

Monday 22 February 2016 | Published in Local

Rarotonga resident Doug Ellingham found it particularly interesting reading CI News on February 16 when he came across a World News story about the very coldest places in the world where people live.

Local

Disowned by his family

Monday 22 February 2016 | Published in Crime

TEPATUA Ngatamariki Crummer will remain in police custody until his probation is completed.

Crime

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