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Maoate calls for TMV inquiry
Saturday 8 December 2018 | Published in Politics
A commission of inquiry into the problem-ridden Stage One of the Te Mato Vai project must be held to establish exactly what went wrong with it from the outset, detail the decisions and mistakes made and explain exactly why its price tag ballooned from $60 million to $90 million, says Democratic Party Opposition leader Terepai Maoate.
Pop reggae sensation on the way
Saturday 8 December 2018 | Published in Hot on the Rock
A multi-award winning, certified platinum, bonafide pop-reggae sensation is on his way to Rarotonga for one night only.
Blue economy focus of meeting in Africa
Saturday 8 December 2018 | Published in Environment
This weekly column is contributed by Te Ipukarea Society. It deals with conservation and environment matters of interest to the Cook Islands.
Nikao to battle Titikaveka in football semis
Friday 7 December 2018 | Published in Football
The Nikao Sokattak premier men’s team can book a place in the CIFA Knockout Cup final if they beat Titikaveka today at 5pm.
No need for our 'patipati' attitude
Friday 7 December 2018 | Published in Church Talk
One common and very notable characteristic amongst our Pacific Islands people is the “patipati” (begging and borrowing) attitude and habit.
Proposed law tackles long stay issue
Friday 7 December 2018 | Published in Local
A proposed maximum stay of eight months for international visitors to the Cook Islands other than New Zealanders will address an issue that has seen non-Cook Islanders leveraging bona fide visitor provisions in the Cook Islands Entry, Residence and Departure Act 1971-72 (ERD) to remain in this country indefinitely.
Proud to support nation's vaka
Friday 7 December 2018 | Published in Local
It is with a great sense of pride that the government of the Cook Islands has been able to gift the Cook Islands Voyaging society and the vaka Marumaru Atua $255,000 so she can be restored and repaired after the devastating fire last year at Avatiu, says prime minister Henry Puna.
Titikaveka women face tough battle
Thursday 6 December 2018 | Published in Football
The CIFA Knockout Cup semi-finals continue today, with Titikaveka expected to go all out in the search for their elusive trophy in the women’s division.
Is this the end for the Demo Party?
Thursday 6 December 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, We may be about to witness the end of a political party and a piece of Cook Islands political history.
Former minister encouraged to keep up the good work
Thursday 6 December 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Truth Seeka thinks she is smart, but by all accounts has not written one bad word about the CIP government when in fact there is so much she could write about.
TMV crisis 'appalling' says opposition leader
Thursday 6 December 2018 | Published in Politics
Te Mato Vai project is in an appalling situation and Democratic Party Opposition leader Terepai Maoate is calling on the government to make public the Opus investigation into the multi-million dollar development.
Ivirua election date call pleases Demos
Thursday 6 December 2018 | Published in Politics
Parliamentary Opposition Terepai Maoate says he’s pleased that a date for the Ivirua by-election has been set.
Red Cross highlights volunteer contribution
Thursday 6 December 2018 | Published in Local
Yesterday marked International Volunteer Day - an opportunity to highlight some of the excellent work undertaken by Red Cross and Red Crescent volunteers around the world.
Knockout promises a tight contest
Wednesday 5 December 2018 | Published in Football
Today’s Knock-Out Cup semi-finals at the CIFA Complex promise to be a festival of football for all followers of the game on Rarotonga.
Nothing much under Nandi's new clothes
Wednesday 5 December 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, A te kerearako ua koe e Nandi: You are like the “kerearako.” a big talker who makes a lot of noise, toa para vaa ua, a hero by mouth but not by actions.
Cook Islands too trusting over cyber security issues
Wednesday 5 December 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, The announcement that New Zealand has blocked Huawei from participating in the proposed 5G network because of national security concerns is not unexpected.
'Majority' positive on seabed minerals: Brown
Wednesday 5 December 2018 | Published in Politics
“The majority of the Cook Islands community” has shown positive support for steady progress towards the proposed first steps for more exploration and research of the country’s precious deep seabed environment and abundant manganese nodule resource, says deputy prime minister and Minerals and Natural Resources minister, Mark Brown.
Negotiating for a better future...
Wednesday 5 December 2018 | Published in Environment
The Cook Islands voice is being put forward at the UN Climate Change conference in Katowice, Poland by a strong team of experienced negotiators.
By-election in Ivirua set for early next year
Wednesday 5 December 2018 | Published in Politics
The by-election in Ivirua, Mangaia, brought about by the recent death of Demo MP Tony Armstrong, will be held on Monday, January 21 next year.
Huawei block has 'minimal' impact
Monday 3 December 2018 | Published in Technology
New Zealand’s decision to block a proposal to use telecommunications equipment made by China’s Huawei because of national security concerns will have little impact on the Cook Islands, says Bluesky country manager Phillip Henderson.