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Tourism explains future directions

Thursday 14 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

Executives from the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation on Tuesday made presentations to update stakeholders on its future direction.

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Cooks an example for other nations: Brown

Thursday 14 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

The Cook Islands have been seen as an example by other nations in the Pacific region for its “good practices”, says finance minister Mark Brown.

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Our cuisine goes to Germany

Wednesday 13 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

Key media, airlines and travel agents from the Frankfurt area in Germany were treated to a taste of the Cook Islands last week.

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Extra time for Crimes Bill submissions

Wednesday 13 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

Public submission on the draft Crimes Bill 2017 has been extended to next year.

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EU helps sanitation project

Wednesday 13 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

The Cook Islands has secured $2.3 million from the European Union (EU) towards the country’s sanitation programme.


Cricket all geared for a big year

Tuesday 12 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket

Cook Islands Cricket Association is geared up for an exciting year of competition which starts with the Rarotonga Cricket Season 2017 this Saturday.

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Team Cook Islands arrive in Ashgabat

Tuesday 12 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

The first group of Team Cook Islands participants in the 2017 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games have arrived safely in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan.


Welfare payouts top $18m

Tuesday 12 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

The Cook Islands’ government is now paying out more than $18 million a year in welfare benefits.


Panthers claw way into final

Monday 11 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Rugby Union

Tupapa Panthers have set their sight on the holy grail of the domestic rugby union competition and for now, there is no stopping them.

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Netball reaches knockout stage

Monday 11 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Netball

It’s do or die for teams in the Rising Stars Netball Championship knockout rounds today at the Bluesky Sports Arena in Nikao.


Tough Eels plan to go 'soft'

Monday 11 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

Avatiu Nikao Eels will take a “soft” approach when they face the Tupapa Panthers for the third time in the 2017 Rarotonga Club 15s competition.

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Warning cause of confusion

Monday 11 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

A tsunami warning yesterday caused alarm and confusion among some Rarotonga Rarotonga residents.


Toru claims top prize in weekend golf

Saturday 9 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Other Sports

Cedric Toru hit a three over par 73 to claim the Metua Ellis Memorial tournament at the Rarotonga Golf Club course on Saturday last week.

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Health care veteran finally calls it a day

Saturday 9 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

Director of Community Health Services Doctor Neti Herman has retired after serving in the post for two years.

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Internal Affairs launches outreach

Saturday 9 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

Ministry of Internal Affairs has started a community outreach programme to educate Cook Islands residents about its activities. Acting secretary of Internal Affairs Paul Allsworth and Welfare Services director Ngatuaine Maui yesterday spoke on Radio Cook Islands in what is expected to become a monthly radio talkback session.

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Leaders discuss regional issues

Thursday 7 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics

Issues including climate change and ocean conservation have been the major topics of discussion during the 48th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting which ends in Samoa today.

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Database investment worth $3 million

Thursday 7 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

Cook Islands government is set to invest $3 million over the next two years to procure and implement a centralised database system for ministries and agencies across government.


Brown in ACP Leaders meeting

Thursday 7 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

Finance minister Mark Brown took part in the Pacific ACP (African, Caribbean and Pacific) Leaders Meeting which was held on Monday in Apia, Samoa.

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Artist gifts his sculpture to university

Thursday 7 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

Rarotonga artist Mike Tavioni has gifted his stone sculpture Taura Atua to the Cook Islands branch of the University of the Pacific.

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Tereora dance concert tonight

Wednesday 6 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

The much-anticipated dance concert based on the theme “Turanga Vaevae” (standing ground) will be held tonight at the National Auditorium.


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