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Concern over fishing buffers
Tuesday 10 January 2017 | Published in Local
Traditional leaders and Te Ipukarea Society believe the Ministry of Marine Resources is contradicting a commitment made by the government to the Cook Islands to establish a 50 nautical mile buffer zone around each island, and they’re not happy about it.
NRL Nines squad has handy mix
Monday 9 January 2017 | Published in League
Much like any other Downer Auckland Nines squad that's ever been, the 10 players NRL.com hope to see at the 2017 edition of the tournament on February 4-5 has a mix of youth and experience.
Get your facts correct
Monday 9 January 2017 | Published in Smoke Signals
THE EELS CLUB manager says the writers of two of last week’s smoke signals, headlined “Take a look at yourself first” and “What goes around” need to get their facts right before commenting on things they seem to know nothing about.
Only business benefits
Monday 9 January 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
SO NOW we have had to put up with another glowing brown-nosing letter from Tim Tepkai to prime minister Henry Puna about the latest tax break to those avoiding paying tax.
Tax amnesty link with 50th jubilee is just plain lame
Monday 9 January 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
THERE are few things more pathetic than government trying to disguise political favouritism with biblical references.
NES director stands by service's work
Monday 9 January 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
THE NATIONAL Environment Service (NES) and its island authorities stands by its work and is not a department that has failed to deliver, but one that has delivered much to our people.
Businessman was keen CI supporter
Monday 9 January 2017 | Published in Local
A MAN who took part of his pump manufacturing process and out-sourced it to the Cook Islands passed away late last month.
Festive sport a serious business
Monday 9 January 2017 | Published in Local
CHRISTMAS sports in Pukapuka means laughter, dancing, running, and patautau - songs of ridicule for the loosing team.
Parties in agreement on amnesty
Monday 9 January 2017 | Published in Local
THE PARLIAMENTARY opposition supports the government’s proposed tax amnesty, saying that while the opposition’s role is to hold government accountable, there are occasions when it agrees with the government.
No pressure: Spotlight on these 10
Monday 9 January 2017 | Published in League
THERE comes a time where a player or a coach has to lift to new heights for the sake of their club. The 2017 NRL Telstra Premiership season will see these 10 men reach this point in their respective careers.
Festive generosity bites back at PM
Monday 9 January 2017 | Published in Letters to the Editor
THE PRIME minister’s Christmas “gift” to the people of the Cook Islands in wiping penalties owed by any taxpayer as at December 31, looks like coming back to bite him.
Arborists branch out in compost- making venture
Monday 9 January 2017 | Published in Local
This weekly column is provided by Te Ipukarea. It deals with environmental and conservation matters of interest to the Cook Islands.
A strategy for beating the post-holiday blues
Monday 9 January 2017 | Published in Opinion
THE PARTY’S over; the gifts are all unwrapped; the rellies are heading back home; those rare days off are already a fading memory, and it’s time to get back to normal.
Playground new favourite with children
Monday 9 January 2017 | Published in Local
CHILDREN are enjoying all sorts of holiday activities around the island and for brothers Caleb and Brave Ngamata the Punanga Nui children’s playground is a firm favourite.
Ex-school teacher lives by her words
Monday 9 January 2017 | Published in Hot on the Rock
A RETIRED school teacher believes anybody can live a healthy life if they stay active.
Culture and history combine in dream project
Monday 9 January 2017 | Published in Opinion
IF THERE are three things that bring joy to my heart, besides my wife, my family and my children, then they are our mapu, our culture and our history.
Ex-newsman dedicated life to God
Monday 9 January 2017 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Catholic Parish has lost a man who dedicated his life to doing God’s work from the day he first decided to become a priest.
Museum story boards bring Maitai story to life
Monday 9 January 2017 | Published in Local
“THE BOILER”, an Avarua landmark and tourist attraction, stands sentinel at the entrance to Avarua harbour, marking the stranding of the Royal Mail Steamship Maitai on Christmas Day, 100 years ago.
Support for zone increase
Monday 9 January 2017 | Published in Local
The MINISTRY of Marine Resources (MMR) supports an increase in buffer zones around islands to reduce interaction between commercial and local fishing activity within the multiple-use Marine Park, Marae Moana.
Thurston is top of the crop
Monday 9 January 2017 | Published in League
IT’S THE position that has long been regarded as the blue-chip stock in rugby league, and a quick glance at Dally M history tells you that halfbacks are considered the most important players in the game.
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