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BCI attacks 'slanderous' claims
Wednesday 7 October 2015 | Published in Local
The Bank of the Cook Islands is fighting back against claims it lent up to $400,000 to Pacific Schooners Ltd, labelling it as “slanderous.”
It's Kia Orana to #WorldTourismDay
Wednesday 7 October 2015 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands has taken part in a worldwide Instagram project to celebrate World Tourism Day.
Special coin's theme tackles complex topic
Wednesday 7 October 2015 | Published in Local
A new, specially-minted $2 coin in the name of the Cook Islands has taken on a weighty subject for its theme - explaining the relationship between space and time.
Three denied diversion bid
Wednesday 7 October 2015 | Published in Crime
Justice of the Peace Bernice Manarangi dealt with 25 cases in the High Court on Thursday, October 1.
'Sweetheart' deal used taxpayer funds
Tuesday 6 October 2015 | Published in Politics
Government used taxpayer funds and special conditions to give an unparalleled sweetheart deal to a company co-owned by a Cook Islands Party political stalwart who also sits on at least four major state boards.
Thai boats here to offload catch
Tuesday 6 October 2015 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) have put the speculations regarding the four Luen Thai longline fishing vessels in Rarotonga to rest after confirming they were here to offload their catch.
Aitutaki goes pink for 'Queen of Cuisine'
Tuesday 6 October 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Aitutaki Hospital Charge Nurse Kura Ioane coordinated a group of men and women to come and listen to special guest, New Zealand ‘Queen of Cuisine” Anne Thorp yesterday morning.
Temporary storage for solar energy
Tuesday 6 October 2015 | Published in Local
A high public demand for solar installations has prompted Te Aponga Uira to invest in temporary energy storage.
Leaders in the learners' seats
Tuesday 6 October 2015 | Published in Politics
The nation’s leaders have become learners this week as part of a special United Nations Development Programme to better understand the workings of parliament.
Call to conserve water supplies
Monday 5 October 2015 | Published in Environment
Authorities are urging the public to conserve precious water supplies as intakes across Rarotonga operate well below capacity and the island faces three months with little or no rainfall.
Schooner report termed 'evasive'
Monday 5 October 2015 | Published in Politics
The Opposition is calling for the release of the full investigation into the government’s controversial contract with Pacific Schooners, describing a short press release by the Public Service Commissioner into the matter as “disturbingly evasive.”
Visit strengthens island fire safety
Monday 5 October 2015 | Published in Local
Strengthening safety and the close relationship between the Cook Islands and the New Zealand fire services has been the aim of a special visit this week.
Dog problem worse, says visitor
Monday 5 October 2015 | Published in Local
The community is in the dog box following another complaint from tourists about their troubles with the local canines – man’s not so best friend.
MFAI head begins job
Monday 5 October 2015 | Published in Politics
The Office of the Public Service Commissioner says there has been a change to the start date of one of the new Head of Ministry positions CI News featured in a story on the front page of Friday’s newspaper.
Around the world
Monday 5 October 2015 | Published in Politics
Most Cabinet minister will be at different corners of the globe this week representing the government at high-level meetings.
Inspection consistency is the aim
Monday 5 October 2015 | Published in Local
The new warrant of fitness reform has been given another boost by the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute, who provided a refresher course for the certified WOF mechanics.
Youth passionate about the environment
Monday 5 October 2015 | Published in Environment
With Lagoon Day approaching fast, the Araura College Enviro Squad is in the midst of preparations.
Aitutaki's cats will be purring
Monday 5 October 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
The cats of Aitutaki will be getting some well-deserved attention next week with a special visit from Esther Honey volunteers.
Pageant partnership
Monday 5 October 2015 | Published in Local
Miss Cook Islands Association has announced a new partnership with the Cook Islands Ministry of Cultural Development.
Breast cancer designs have appeal
Monday 5 October 2015 | Published in Health
Earlier this year the Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation and the 50th celebrations committee called on local designers and would-be designers to craft designs for t-shirts and singlets commemorating this year’s annual breast cancer appeal.
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