National

Navy support officer heads home

Tuesday 27 October 2015 | Published in Local

After three years of giving technical support to officers on the frontline of protecting Cook Islands waters, a New Zealand Navy official is homeward-bound.

Local


Domestic violence cases worry police

Tuesday 27 October 2015 | Published in Crime

Domestic violence fuelled by alcohol continues to a community concern for police.

Crime

Why ambulance costs so much

Tuesday 27 October 2015 | Published in Health

The Ministry of Health have defended the cost behind the ambulance service following a CI News story about a tourist who felt ‘stung’ by an $800 ambulance trip.

Health


NZ Maori king offered Aitutaki land

Tuesday 27 October 2015 | Published in Politics

The New Zealand Maori King Movement is to look at land development opportunities in the Cook Islands as part of a new cultural covenant partnership signed earlier this week.

Politics


School deal signed, sealed

Tuesday 27 October 2015 | Published in Education

Signed and sealed, the Apii Nikao school community will be hoping the $10 million handed over by Chinese officials yesterday will deliver their long-awaited modern learning environment.

Education


PM snubs Demo Party's open letter

Tuesday 27 October 2015 | Published in Politics

Prime Minister Henry Puna has refused to meet with the Opposition to discuss their open letter demanding the recovery of excess unauthorised expenditure of public money.

Politics


VIP cars will be out again

Tuesday 27 October 2015 | Published in Local

Those infamous VIP cars, last used during the 50th anniversary of self-governance celebrations, will be coming out again next week – this time to transport more than 100 delegates attending the Forum Trade Ministers and Forum Economic Ministers meetings.

Local

Gospel Day tells of island rebirth

Tuesday 27 October 2015 | Published in Culture

It’s National Gospel Day on Monday October 26, and hosting church, Nikao CICC, are excited about the much-anticipated event.

Culture

Rescue dogs in need of some love

Tuesday 27 October 2015 | Published in Local

Anyone in need of a best friend and loyal companion doesn’t have to look very far, with 10 furry candidates ready and waiting at the SPCA in Titikaveka.

Local


Girl guides celebrate 87 years

Tuesday 27 October 2015 | Published in Local

The Girl Guides Association Cook Islands celebrated 87 years of guiding in the Cook Islands last week.

Local

Little joy in Key's reply to open letter

Friday 23 October 2015 | Published in Politics

New Zealand Prime Minister John Key has not given the Opposition much ammunition against the government in his response to their open letter.

Politics

School resists new fire station

Friday 23 October 2015 | Published in Education

Titikaveka College is holding firm against the construction of a new fire station on school grounds.

Education


Chinese gift boosts agriculture

Friday 23 October 2015 | Published in Politics

The government’s hopes of returning the Cook Islands to the days of flourishing agricultural exports has been placed in the hands of $1.5 million worth of Chinese machinery.

Politics


Budding artists blossom at museum art course

Friday 23 October 2015 | Published in Education

November is set to be an exciting month for eight budding artists whose course work is to be put on display in the National Culture Division Museum.

Education


Cook Islands make world top 20 listing

Friday 23 October 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

Cook Islands have been named in the top 20 best islands in the world by an award-winning US travel magazine.

Local

Visit makes mama's day

Friday 23 October 2015 | Published in Outer Islands

The Aitutaki Disability Centre recently hosted two special guests: Miss South Pacific, Latafale Auva’a and current Miss Cook Islands Felicia George.

Outer Islands


Storyboard explains the story of Tuoro

Friday 23 October 2015 | Published in Education

The history and spiritual significance of Tuoro is now on full display for visitors and locals, with the unveiling of a new storyboard at the special site.

Education


Food day community effort

Friday 23 October 2015 | Published in Local

People from all corners of the community took time out of their day to be both educated and well fed at World Food Day last week.

Local

Tests reveal lagoon issues

Thursday 22 October 2015 | Published in Environment

The people of Ngatangiia must make some changes if they want to preserve their precious lagoon, as the Ministry of Marine Resources reveals high faecal contamination in the streams feeding the popular waterway.

Environment


PM 'ecstatic' at new links with NZ Maori

Thursday 22 October 2015 | Published in Politics

The signing of a covenant at Turangawaewae Marae in Ngaruawahia, New Zealand by Prime Minister Henry Puna has formalised a new cultural partnership between the King Movement and the Cook Islands.

Politics

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