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Nicholas gauges anti-EU feeling
Thursday 5 May 2016 | Published in Local
Internal Affairs minister Albert Nicholas has revealed around 80 per cent of his constituents that he’s talked to about the European Union purse seining deal, are against it.
Junior 5-a-side soccer brings plenty of action
Wednesday 4 May 2016 | Published in Football
The junior Rarotonga five-a-side season continues today with some exciting action in the under-8 mix followed by the U11 mixed and the U14 girls and boys divisions.
Leaky boat needs urgent help from the PM
Wednesday 4 May 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals
“The Tiare Taporo has sprung a leak and is taking on water in Tongareva,” a smoke signaller says.
Promises far from watertight
Wednesday 4 May 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I see the government is offering free (non-taxed) water for all residents and wondering why we are not all jumping up and down and praising them, waving palm leaves.
Answers needed over visitor's death
Wednesday 4 May 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
I feel for the Australian family who lost their son to the consequences of his holiday here on Rarotonga a week or two back.
Young dancers shine on stage
Wednesday 4 May 2016 | Published in Local
Last week’s Junior/Intermediate Dancer of the Year 2016 competition was a great success for the Ministry of Cultural Development.
Birds gone, but stick insects are back
Wednesday 4 May 2016 | Published in Local
The eradication of myna birds on Atiu has led to an increase in harmful coconut stick insects over the past few months.
Advertised Water Act doesn't exist
Wednesday 4 May 2016 | Published in Local
Establishing a 53rd government agency without an Act of Parliament is most likely against the law and a waste of money, the Chamber of Commerce says.
Small fleet, but mighty big fishing boats!
Tuesday 3 May 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals
Last Friday’s public meeting presumably called by the House of Ariki to discuss the EU purse seining deal really backfired for the government. Lots of omissions by MMR’s Ben Ponia,who must think we can’t read.
Tiare Taporo news revives bad memories
Tuesday 3 May 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor
My heart cried when I saw the photos and videos via social media, regarding the Tiare Taporo’s current sail to Tongareva.
Fuel consumption rule a step forward
Tuesday 3 May 2016 | Published in Local
The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has approved mandatory requirements for ships to record and report their fuel consumption, in a move that sends a clear and positive signal about the organisation’s continuing commitment to climate change mitigation.
Mental illness in the spotlight
Tuesday 3 May 2016 | Published in Local
WITH an estimated 1897 people in the country suffering from some form of mental illness, Te Kainga group is stepping up to promote awareness of mental health and what can be done to improve it.
Workshop 'one of the best' says Purea
Tuesday 3 May 2016 | Published in Local
Focused on combining the power of storytelling, the World Wide Web and social media, last week’s CTA Youth Leading Learning in Climate Resilient Value Chains (YLLP) programme has been hailed a success.
Road safety council awaits new helmet law
Tuesday 3 May 2016 | Published in Local
THE Cook Islands Road Safety Council is awaiting the approval of the helmet initiative to be passed during parliament’s next sitting in June.
Pupils fly home after trying work
Tuesday 3 May 2016 | Published in Local
The work experience programme for students for students from the Pa Enua has ended for another year.
Biosecurity calls for teamwork
Tuesday 3 May 2016 | Published in Local
A workshop on Stakeholders Import Specifications organised by Biosecurity and Customs was held in Aitutaki recently.Director of Biosecurity Service Ngatoko Ta Ngatoko says the workshop had to be conducted on the island to better inform importers on biosecurity risks associated with the movement of cargoes, travelling passengers, yachts, ships and aircraft.
New High Commissioner
Tuesday 3 May 2016 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Henry Puna has announced the appointment of Teremoana Yala as Cook Islands High Commissioner to New Zealand.
Turepu wants fishing deal check
Tuesday 3 May 2016 | Published in Local
All cabinet has heard to date about the European Union purse seining deal is one person’s view and ministers need feedback from an independent team charged with examining the agreement, says agriculture minister Kiriau Turepu.
Snow Gas and Nik Minit lead five-a-side battle
Monday 2 May 2016 | Published in Football
The five-a-side season intensifies today as the women’s division play their last match of the season, while the men’s teams are three matches away from determining the 2016 champions.
Super Rugby: Best and worst of week 10
Monday 2 May 2016 | Published in Rugby Union
New Zealand Herald rugby writer Kris Shannon hands out his awards for the best players and teams from week 10 of Super Rugby.
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