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Call for greater fisheries transparency

Friday 19 October 2012 | Published in Politics

Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) has suggested that the Cook Islands consider carefully the “lack of transparency in commercial fisheries”, an issue that resonates with developing countries worldwide.


China second most likely to pay bribes

Friday 19 October 2012 | Published in Politics

Environmental group Te Ipukarea Society (TIS), which has been vocal about its concerns over government’s relationship with Chinese multinational fishing companies, this week sent Cook Islands News a link to a Bribe Payers Index Report commissioned by German non-profit Transparency International.


Cooks not at ecoislands summit

Thursday 18 October 2012 | Published in Environment

An international meeting on island states; sustainability is being held in Britain this week, but the Cook Islands won't be there.


An agent of change for the Cooks

Thursday 18 October 2012 | Published in Environment

The country’s new energy commissioner readily admits he didn’t quite know what he was in for when he started his role a week before the Pacific Leaders’ Forum in August.


For the love of netball

Thursday 18 October 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, As a diehard netball fan, I want to take this opportunity to take my hat off to the national netball team – you ladies did us proud!


Kata - October 18, 2012

Thursday 18 October 2012 | Published in Kata

Expensive soup October 18


Wales too strong for Cook Islands

Thursday 18 October 2012 | Published in Netball

The Cook Islands national netball team were thumped 71-20 by Wales on Tuesday night in what was the last match of the tri-series between the two countries and Scotland.


New group applies for licence to service Pa Enua

Thursday 18 October 2012 | Published in Outer Islands

Making more use of the MV Mycon barge when it is in the Avatiu port is the motive behind a new group looking to service the outer islands.


Showtime for Mire Tama hopefuls

Thursday 18 October 2012 | Published in Outer Islands

Weeks of preparation will culminate in two winners in the second running of the Mire Tama competition tonight.


Competition over northern routes

Thursday 18 October 2012 | Published in Politics

The government is planning to call for tenders for the northern hemisphere airline routes for the first time ever.


Southern group to get fast internet

Thursday 18 October 2012 | Published in Technology

The southern group is going to get faster internet at the same time as Rarotonga in July, after O3b promised to speed up work on the equipment needed for the service.


Chamber has committee input

Thursday 18 October 2012 | Published in Technology

The Chamber of Commerce has welcomed a new advisory committee addressing issues in the telecommunications industry.


Soccer kicks off at CIFA complex

Thursday 18 October 2012 | Published in Football

Takuvaine will host Matavera today at the CIFA complex in the SAVA Under 14 boys division and in the CIPS Image & Copy Centre women’s championship.


Where are the helmets?

Wednesday 17 October 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, A big thank you to the Motor Centre for handing out free of charge 800 plus motorcycle helmets.


Kata - October 17, 2012

Wednesday 17 October 2012 | Published in Kata

Floating man swims to Aitutaki October 17


Exciting plan for Aitutaki

Wednesday 17 October 2012 | Published in Outer Islands

Extensive development of the Arutanga harbour in Aitutaki and surrounding area over the next five years will mean huge economic and social benefits for the outer island.


Power restrictions on Palmerston Is

Wednesday 17 October 2012 | Published in Outer Islands

Palmerston’s acting island secretary Tere Marsters has called for more shipping services after revealing households on the island will only have power from 6am to 2pm until the end of January.


Fight for U17 honours

Wednesday 17 October 2012 | Published in Football

Titikaveka will battle it out with Nikao Sokattak today in the SAVA Under 17 Men’s round cup competition at the CIFA complex in Matavera scheduled to kick off at 4.30pm.


Bullet shot by Harmon earns win for Tupapa

Wednesday 17 October 2012 | Published in Football

The visiting football senior men’s team from Rotorua United Football Club was downed in a football match yesterday evening at Victoria Park by the Tupapa Maraerenga Premier Men’s team.


Award for 'persistent pursuit of the truth'

Tuesday 16 October 2012 | Published in Environment

Non-governmental environment group Te Ipukarea Society has presented Cook Islands News reporter Rachel Reeves with an award for her dogged “pursuit of the truth” in covering offshore fisheries issues.


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