Thursday 11 October 2012 | Published in Politics
The opposition believes the saddest thing under the current government is their lack of responsiveness to businesses which pay for Cook Islands Party’s “lavish lifestyles and frequent travel overseas”.
Thursday 11 October 2012 | Published in Politics
Finance Minister Mark Brown held discussions with his New Zealand counterpart Bill English while in Tokyo at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank annual meetings this week.
Thursday 11 October 2012 | Published in Politics
Finger pointing by the Minister of Finance in Cook Islands News on October 6 at the former Democratic Party Government over what he calls “Colagate” could not be further from the truth, according to the Democratic Party Opposition.
Thursday 11 October 2012 | Published in Rugby Union
Excitement aplenty and a fair few tries are to be expected when the Woden Valley Rams under 16 rugby league team tackles its Cook Islands counterparts this afternoon.
Thursday 11 October 2012 | Published in Rugby Union
The Cook Islands under 19 side will be looking to continue its progression of form after delivering its first win of the tour against Michael Jones’ The Village Academy.
Thursday 11 October 2012 | Published in Rugby Union
The Auckland based College Rifles rugby sevens team is returning next month to defend the Sevens in Heaven tournament shield and make it three years in a row.
Thursday 11 October 2012 | Published in Football
Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) held a moving ceremony yesterday to receive a shipment of donated football goods valued at $31,000 from the Reagan Milstein Foundation at the CIFA complex in Matavera.
Thursday 11 October 2012 | Published in Football
Cook Islands soccer midfielder Mama Henry will bring a touch of the Pacific to the National Women’s League in New Zealand after being named in the Auckland squad for the upcoming competition.
Wednesday 10 October 2012 | Published in Features
A striking three-panel painting metaphorically defining the journey of the Office of the Public Service Commissioner (OPSC) is the work of nine of its very own staff members. CEO Priscilla Maruariki and eight other staff members were split into three groups of three and were commissioned with the task of creating a piece of art […]
Wednesday 10 October 2012 | Published in Environment
The National Environment Service (NES) says it’s only a matter of time before retailers will be stocking biodegradable plastic bags after a ban on importing non-biodegradable bags was imposed last month.
Wednesday 10 October 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I should offer my unreserved apology to Brett Porter for supplying “reckless information” re the freight content on petroleum imports.
Wednesday 10 October 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, First of all, I really feel for Pilz Napa and family over the advantage CITC received for many years, especially as they had a legitimate business that simply could not compete with imported goods.
Wednesday 10 October 2012 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Finance Minister Mark Brown is correct. The mess popularly called “Colagate” predates the current government. And the one before that, and the one before that... it has, in fact, spanned several governments.
Wednesday 10 October 2012 | Published in Kata
Old rustang to eco-freindly cab October 10
Wednesday 10 October 2012 | Published in Outer Islands
The kopeka has overtaken the kakerori as the Cook Islands’ most threatened endemic bird.
Wednesday 10 October 2012 | Published in Rugby Union
The Woden Valley Rams under 16 side prevailed in their opening match against the Cook Islands under 16 team, securing a come-from-behind 24-16 win at Avatiu Swamp on Monday.
Wednesday 10 October 2012 | Published in Rugby Union
The visiting New Zealand Cook Islands under 12 rugby league team might have lost their three matches to the local under 13 side, but their experiences off the field have left them with full of smiles.
Wednesday 10 October 2012 | Published in Rugby Union
The Cook Islands’ under 19 rugby union team have got off to a winning start in their tour of New Zealand, securing an 18-5 victory against the Michael Jones Academy at Waitemata Stadium.
Wednesday 10 October 2012 | Published in Football
The development of future footballers is the focal point this week where club coaches and primary school teachers have gathered together at the Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) Academy in Matavera to learn and exchange a new set of coaching skills to pass on to their players at their clubs and schools in a FIFA Grassroots Coaching Course.
Wednesday 10 October 2012 | Published in Football
The SAVA under 17 men’s football continues today with round eight of the round cup competition.
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