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PM celebrates NZ links
Friday 14 August 2015 | Published in Politics
The Prime Minister will be swapping island shirts and sunglasses for coats and beanies today when he arrives in New Zealand.
Experts discuss seabed exploration
Friday 14 August 2015 | Published in Local
New Zealand experts have given their opinions on the opening up of 120,000 square kilometres of seabed for exploratory surveying of minerals in the Cook Islands.
Boat delay annoys PM
Friday 14 August 2015 | Published in Politics
The Prime Minister says the Cook Islands government will get their money’s worth from their contract with Pacific Schooners.
PM axes departure cards
Thursday 13 August 2015 | Published in Local
People departing the Cook Islands no longer have to complete a departure form at the airport.
Contest promotes vaka pride
Thursday 13 August 2015 | Published in Local
In an effort to keep Rarotonga a clean, green and beautiful destination, Cook Islands Tourism is piloting a new initiative to encourage communities to be better stewards of the land.
HOMs still to be named
Thursday 13 August 2015 | Published in Politics
Applicants for the various Heads of Ministry (HOM) roles will have to wait until the end of the month to find out who has succeeded, and who has failed, to secure the top jobs.
NZ super law unfair, says Labour MP
Thursday 13 August 2015 | Published in Politics
The opportunity to make a ‘great gift’ to the Cook Islands in recognition of 50 years of self-governance by removing the five years after 50 requirement for superannuation portability has been missed by the New Zealand government, says Labour Party MP Poto Williams.
PM 'not impressed' by TMN row
Thursday 13 August 2015 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna says he is ‘not impressed’ by allegations that he interfered with Te Maeva Nui’s performance schedule on the night of Saturday, August 1.
Atiu school to celebrate 50th
Thursday 13 August 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Outer Islands
Atiu’s Enuamanu School is set to celebrate its 50th anniversary next month.
Man dies in motorcycle crash
Wednesday 12 August 2015 | Published in Local
A young male motorcyclist died on Sunday night after crashing his motorcycle on the back road at Arorangi.
Taro find 'alarming'
Wednesday 12 August 2015 | Published in Environment
Bio-security officers intercepted a haul of banned taro from Samoa on board the ship Lady Naomi on Monday.
Bank fundraises for Sheddens
Wednesday 12 August 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Touched by the sad story of Paul Shedden, the Bank of the Cook Islands (BCI) is organising a fundraiser this Friday to help raise money to support his cause.
Cycling fan wins new ride
Wednesday 12 August 2015 | Published in Health
Cycle enthusiast Julie Middleton walked away from Ride Rarotonga with a new bike today, thanks to her participation in the 50 Days for 50 Years cycling campaign.
A great night for Puaikura
Wednesday 12 August 2015 | Published in Culture
Puaikura’s annual concert held following the Te Maeva Nui festival is always eagerly-awaited, and this year’s one, held last Saturday, was no exception.
Purse seine issue still big concern says TIS
Wednesday 12 August 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) is concerned with what it sees as the Government’s lack of transparency over the issuing of fishing licences.
Te Maeva Nui memory lives on
Tuesday 11 August 2015 | Published in Culture
The calibre of performances at this year’s Te Maeva Nui event has blown many away, and even though it’s all over, the memories made will surely live on forever.
Mineral licence process begins
Tuesday 11 August 2015 | Published in Environment
The Cook Islands can officially start accepting bids from companies wanting to explore the ocean floor for minerals in the country’s Exclusive Economic Zone.
Dog crash puts woman in wheelchair
Tuesday 11 August 2015 | Published in Local
While Rarotonga’s dogs are loved and adored by many locals and tourists, they are also causing trouble, and one woman has had enough.
Missing cushion returned
Tuesday 11 August 2015 | Published in Local
The missing wheelchair cushion reported in CI news last week has been found, and the owners couldn’t be happier.
Helmets not the answer, says teacher
Tuesday 11 August 2015 | Published in Health
Making helmets compulsory for motorbike users isn’t the answer to curbing road accidents and deaths, says secondary school teacher Nga Puna.
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