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Deep sea minerals workshop today

Tuesday 13 May 2014 | Published in Local

A deep sea minerals workshop focusing on the financial aspects of mining is kicking off today at the Rarotongan Beach Resort.

Vaima fire investigated, Tupapa fire 'suspicious'

Tuesday 13 May 2014 | Published in Local

Detailed investigation of last week’s fire which destroyed popular restaurant Vaima began yesterday, with the participation of investigators from a New Zealand-based insurance company.

Bishop helps find Telecom investors

Tuesday 13 May 2014 | Published in Politics

Election Briefs: Keep up to date with the latest election developments in the lead-up to voting day on July 9.

New head for Price Tribunal

Tuesday 13 May 2014 | Published in Local

Tatiana Burn has been appointed as President of the Price Tribunal by Internal Affairs Minister Nandi Glassie.

Fishers urged to respect FAD rules

Tuesday 13 May 2014 | Published in Local

The Ministry of Marine Resources is urging fishers to be responsible in their use of Rarotonga FADs (fish aggregating devices) after two were found damaged last week.

BTIB audit report nears completion

Tuesday 13 May 2014 | Published in Local

The Audit Office has completed the field work in its investigation into the Business Trade Investment Board.

MFEM has wrong priorities

Tuesday 13 May 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Richard Neves in his latest Pooh-Bah response to our elders says, “We need to be consistent in our approach to obeying the law when it comes to collecting revenue on behalf the Crown and managing the affairs of the nation”.

Rugby ready for the new season

Tuesday 13 May 2014 | Published in Rugby Union

Hands-on rugby training this week will prepare a group of Tereora College students to organise, run and officiate a mixed rippa rugby sevens tournament this Friday.

Why buy a bus?

Monday 12 May 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, To the Cook Islands Investment Corporation: Why are you purchasing a 24-seater bus?

Photo tender answers not convincing

Monday 12 May 2014 | Published in Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Having read your article regarding the recent Cook Islands Tourism Corporation request for photos and the 2012 tender for a complete production (corporate videos, ads for TV and Cinema, and a photo archive) I feel compelled to ask some simple questions, without entering into details of the tendering process itself.

Call for safe driving at TMV sites

Monday 12 May 2014 | Published in Local

A letter published in the Cook Islands News about an alleged case of dangerous driving has angered the Secretary of Infrastructure.

Kata: Advanced voting

Monday 12 May 2014 | Published in Kata

TV show 'offensive to Pacific islanders'

Monday 12 May 2014 | Published in Regional

A new Australian television comedy about a rebellious Tongan teenager has been condemned as “self indulgent” and “deeply offensive” to Pacific islanders.

In Brief: New roll readies Tonga for elections

Monday 12 May 2014 | Published in Regional

Voters in Tonga will have access to the provisional electoral rolls from Thursday this week as the country prepares for elections on November 27.

Majuro: Police taking graffiti threat seriously

Monday 12 May 2014 | Published in Regional

Police in the Marshall islands are taking a threat against the Marshall Islands immigration director and his family last week seriously.

Palau: Returning to devastated island

Monday 12 May 2014 | Published in Regional

Before it hit the Philippines, Typhoon Haiyan also devastated the small island of Kayangal in Palau.

Noumea: Small gain for separatists

Monday 12 May 2014 | Published in Regional

New Caledonian separatists have gained ground in parliamentary elections on Sunday but have fallen short of securing an absolute majority.

Aid boost for Samoa's roads

Monday 12 May 2014 | Published in Regional

Australia has pledged a $20 million boost for Samoa’s infrastructure projects.

Last chance for league finals

Monday 12 May 2014 | Published in League

Rugby league quarter final results from the weekend have confirmed the first 2014 grand finalists who will wait for this weekend semi-finals to find out their opponents.

Fired up in five-a-side

Monday 12 May 2014 | Published in Football

Five-a-side football teams will be fired up with the eighth round of games at the CIFA complex in Matavera today.