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Memories of 1980s island holiday
Friday 2 June 2017 | Published in Local
A Northland, New Zealand man’s fourth visit to Rarotonga has brought back memories of the island as a holiday destination in 1983.
Observers train for work on high seas fishing vessels
Friday 2 June 2017 | Published in Environment
The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) in collaboration with Sealord Ltd, Orafco (CK) Ltd, and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has been conducting cross-endorsement training to brief Pacific Island Observers to work aboard Cook Islands flagged high seas trawlers fishing in the Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA) area.
Strong line up for Miss Cook Islands title
Friday 2 June 2017 | Published in Local
Support, success and enthusiasm were the key messages of Wednesday night’s Miss Cook Islands Association launch where 10 stunning young women vying for the Miss Cook Islands crown were publicly introduced.
Dancing her passion
Friday 2 June 2017 | Published in Local
Name: Mona Taio Birthdate: August 9, 1995 Height: 171cm Island/Village: Rarotonga Vaka Puaikura
Hashtags used in voting contest
Friday 2 June 2017 | Published in Local
Miss Cook Islands Association (MCIA) has welcomed aboard Bluesky as a platinum sponsor for Miss Cook Islands 2017-2018.
Peters vows to change Super law
Friday 2 June 2017 | Published in Politics
Cook Islands residents who qualify will be given the right to pick up their NZ Super without the controversial “five years back in New Zealand rule, if NZ First becomes a partner in the next government after the September 23 general election.
For a day they thought Trump was speaking Samoan
Friday 2 June 2017 | Published in Regional
USA – For a while this week – among many things US President Donald Trump did and said to confound and confuse the watching world – was to have observers thinking he was tweeting in Samoan.
Samoan musician explores concept of cultural identity
Friday 2 June 2017 | Published in Regional
NEW ZEALAND – A Samoan born musician’s doctoral research into traditional and contemporary music is a personal expression into identity.
Kiekie moving away from traditional materials
Friday 2 June 2017 | Published in Regional
NEW ZEALAND – Studs, spikes and bling will be replacing traditional coconut shells and pandanus leaves at a fashion show in Auckland this weekend.
Tongan push to stop teen marriages
Friday 2 June 2017 | Published in Regional
TONGA – An NGO in Tonga has launched a campaign to stop teenagers marrying too young.
Fiji still has 'climate of fear'
Friday 2 June 2017 | Published in Regional
FIJI – A former senior public servant in Fiji Robin Nair says civil servants in the country are working in a climate of fear in a militarised democracy.
Grateful for support of NZ MP
Friday 2 June 2017 | Published in Local
Rarotonga resident Les Priest, who has lobbied for changes to the New Zealand pension system for many years, says NZ First leader Winston Peters has always championed the cause of Cook Islanders and New Zealanders, who would normally qualify for NZ superannuation, having worked and paid taxes in NZ for 20 years or more (after the age of 20). ‘However, these people were unable to access the pension unless they left New Zealand to settle in or return to the Cooks after the age of 55.
Pressure mounting on Tonga's PM
Friday 2 June 2017 | Published in Regional
TONGA – The Tonga prime minister ‘Akilisi Pohiva is expected to come under more pressure to step down now that the latest session of Parliament has opened.
Maroons feel the Blues after thumping
Thursday 1 June 2017 | Published in League
New South Wales have stunned a limp Queensland team to record their greatest ever Origin win at Suncorp Stadium and take a hold on the 2017 Holden State of Origin Series, scoring five tries to one in a 28-4 romp in front of 50,390 fans yesterday.
Debate looks at poverty issues
Thursday 1 June 2017 | Published in Local
How poverty is addressed in the Cook Islands, and whether it is effective, is a question that will hopefully be answered next Wednesday (June 7) at the inaugural Parliamentary Speakers Debate.
USP's the best, says prime minister
Thursday 1 June 2017 | Published in Local
The University of the South Pacific is the best example of regional cooperation, says prime minister Henry Puna.
Learning to sew proves popular
Thursday 1 June 2017 | Published in Local
Sewing is proving to be a very popular activity at the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute (CITTI) which recently started its “Sew a Shirt” programme.
Cook Islander quite at home in rural setting
Thursday 1 June 2017 | Published in Local
You never know where you might run into a Cook Islander, but possibly the New Zealand Sheep Dog Championships might be pushing the limit.
$500k shipping subsidy 'next year'
Thursday 1 June 2017 | Published in Local
While the government has “failed to some extent” to deliver the $500,000 shipping subsidy to domestic companies, the news isn’t all bad as that funding meant for this financial year will again be available in 2017/18, says Financial secretary Garth Henderson.
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