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Te Maeva Nui marks big year in style
Tuesday 12 May 2015 | Published in Local
Secretary of the Ministry of Cultural Development Sonny Williams (left) is working closely with Terry Rangi and John Tumutoa of the Business Trade and Investment Board to create another spectacular Te Maeva Nui cultural extravaganza for the 50th self-governance celebrations. Organisers say that in keeping with the occasion, Te Maeva Nui will be bigger and brighter this year.
Norman weighs into debate with warning to government
Tuesday 12 May 2015 | Published in Politics
Lawyer and former politician Norman George says the people of Aitutaki deserve an apology for Sunday flight promises not honoured by the former Democratic Party government.
Banking initiative launched
Tuesday 12 May 2015 | Published in Local
A Pacific Islands Regional Initiative (PIRI) aimed at increasing financial inclusion in the Pacific Islands was launched last week.
Festival celebrates 'crowning glories'
Tuesday 12 May 2015 | Published in Local
The biggest national event of the year, Te Maeva Nui will be bigger and brighter this year as the nation celebrates 50 years of self-governance.
The ride of a lifetime takes off
Tuesday 12 May 2015 | Published in Local
Today is the day for all keen cyclists to ride over to the airport on Rarotonga and take part in the first ever ‘Runway Ride’.
Norman George backs Aitutaki voters
Tuesday 12 May 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I write to record my total and absolute support to the people of Aitutaki who voted to stop Sunday flights. Some hard, cold facts need spelling out.
Journalist Derek Fox challenged
Tuesday 12 May 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, In his column (Saturday May 9) Mr Derek Fox, it would appear, is once again coming out in support of the Te Mato Vai project.
Science question is for MMR to answer
Tuesday 12 May 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, I usually like to keep my letters short, so people will read them. However, in this case it will be difficult!
Trip about more than renewable energy
Tuesday 12 May 2015 | Published in Politics
A parliamentary delegation from New Zealand and the Cook Islands had more to talk about than renewable energy projects when they visited Penrhyn and Manihiki this week.
Gloves are off as Bougainville polls open
Monday 11 May 2015 | Published in Regional
BUKA – Polls have opened in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville to elect a government that will lead the island on the path towards a referendum on independence from Papua New Guinea.
Fiji Sevens lead series and qualify for Olympics
Monday 11 May 2015 | Published in Regional
Fiji have beaten New Zealand 24-17 in the final of the Glasgow Sevens to claim their fourth title of the season and move to the brink of the World Series title.
Papuan prisoners released
Monday 11 May 2015 | Published in Regional
JAKARTA – Indonesian president Joko Widodo has ordered the release of a group of political prisoners in Papua in a rare conciliatory gesture to the restive eastern province.
Typhoon Noul thrashes Philippines
Monday 11 May 2015 | Published in Regional
MANILA – A powerful Pacific-born typhoon has swept across the Western Pacific after making landfall in the north-east of the Philippines as a “super typhoon”, before weakening and moving towards Taiwan.
Scare tactics and spin?
Monday 11 May 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Job loss figures and the prediction of an exodus of more than 500 Aitutaki residents from a possible ban of Sunday flights to the island have been labelled a spin and ‘scare tactics’.
New collaboration promotes women
Monday 11 May 2015 | Published in Local
A new collaboration between the government and private sector is giving rise to better support systems for Cook Islands business women.
Chicken magic out of the box
Monday 11 May 2015 | Published in Local
Auckland artist resident in Rarotonga Sam Thomas and his box of mystery magic tricks attracted the interest of young Zion as the pair strike up an instant friendship.
Petrol drops below $2
Monday 11 May 2015 | Published in Local
To celebrate 50 years of self-governance in the Cook Islands, the Energy Centre in town is dropping petrol prices to $1.99 a litre.
World Red Cross Day a success
Monday 11 May 2015 | Published in Local
Red balloons and red outfits stood out at the grassy area opposite the Banana Court on Friday.
UN torture team calls for transparency
Monday 11 May 2015 | Published in Regional
YAREN – A United Nations torture prevention team has called for greater transparency on conditions and systems governing the immigration detention centre in Nauru following a visit to the island nation.
'Really only one thing that counts'
Monday 11 May 2015 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Regarding Saturday’s front page story ‘Businesses call for continued Sunday flights’ (9 May 2015), I guess in this day and age, anyone can throw in a few figures here and there to put a spin on supporting one’s argument.
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