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McCully shares ideas at lunch meet

Friday 1 April 2016 | Published in Local

New Zealand Minister of Foreign Affairs Murray McCully’s lunch meeting on Wednesday with the Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce executive provided the opportunity for a free and frank discussion and sharing of ideas.


Meeting sets path for future development

Friday 1 April 2016 | Published in Local

Prime Minister Puna and New Zealand Foreign Minister McCully on Tuesday signed the Joint Commitment for Development (JCfD ) 2015-18 which provides the framework for New Zealand’s development assistance to the Cook Islands.

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Shedding light on EU fishing figures

Friday 1 April 2016 | Published in Local

Te Ipukarea Society technical director Kelvin Passfield says it’s time to shed some light on the true value of the proposed European Fisheries Partnership Agreement.

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Aid money change 'big deal'

Friday 1 April 2016 | Published in Local

The New Zealand government has agreed to direct development aid directly into the Cook Islands national budget, with both countries signing off on this in Aitutaki this week.

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Senior five-a-side starts today

Thursday 31 March 2016 | Published in Football

After the wet conditions last week, the five-a-side soccer competition for seniors will be played this evening, in a progression of last week’s draw.


Lawyer clears the air

Thursday 31 March 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor

In response to a cowardly, nameless smoke signaller’s comments about my not practicing in the Land Division, thanks for the opportunity to clear the air.

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Stars capture Cook Islanders' hearts

Thursday 31 March 2016 | Published in Local

“Returning hate for hate only multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”

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Foundation seems to be real mystery

Thursday 31 March 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor

It is with intrigue and wanting some answers, that I write this letter as a Cook Islands SPCA committee member, regarding the supposed “Humane Animal Foundation”.


Boost for savings culture

Thursday 31 March 2016 | Published in Local

Bank of South Pacific (BSP) Cook Islands, in partnership with Ministry of Education last week signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide financial literacy courses to school children across the Cook Islands.

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Machinery shelters for outer islands

Thursday 31 March 2016 | Published in Outer Islands

Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) hopes to get started soon on a project to equip the outer islands with new machinery shelters.


Pioneering research involves Cook Islands

Thursday 31 March 2016 | Published in Environment

Pioneering scientific research to examine the value of organic farming over chemical agriculture for good soil health and climate resilience in the Pacific region will start in May.

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Patrol boat aids search

Thursday 31 March 2016 | Published in Local

The Cook Islands Police Service patrol boat Te Kukupa set sail for Aitutaki Island yesterday evening to help island police and residents to search for missing local man Dorn Douglas Carl Marsters.


Vote count correction

Thursday 31 March 2016 | Published in Local

Declaration of successful candidates and number of votes received for the Atiu councillor candidates.


Tourism award finalists announced

Thursday 31 March 2016 | Published in Local

The Cook Islands Tourism Industry Council has announced the finalists for this year’s Air New Zealand Tourism Awards.

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Road sign issue urgent

Thursday 31 March 2016 | Published in Local

TAKITUMU Primary School chairperson, Ruth Horton is pleading with authorities to do something about road safety at the school.

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Courthouse steps put lives in danger

Thursday 31 March 2016 | Published in Local

The poor state of the Ministry of Justice building is endangering the lives of the many people who visit the courthouse each day, as well as making it almost impossible for the elderly and disabled to negotiate the long flight of front steps.

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Five-a-side starts with juniors

Wednesday 30 March 2016 | Published in Football

After forced postponements due to wet weather in Rarotonga last week, Cook Islands Football Association is all set for their annual five-a-side competition.

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Masters to host mini league

Wednesday 30 March 2016 | Published in League

The Cook Islands Rugby League Masters (CIRLM) will host the Masters Mini Tournament in Rarotonga and Aitutaki from April 2 to 11.

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Time for our PM to throw in the towel

Wednesday 30 March 2016 | Published in Smoke Signals

“The Prime Minister must resign and hand over the reins to another capable and competent leader,” a smoke signaller says.


One rule for PM, another for the rest of us

Wednesday 30 March 2016 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Your second-to-last page story on Saturday, March 26, should have many of the public questioning why the law appears to apply one rule for the people and a different rule for prime minister Henry Puna.


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