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Trade policy framework revised after nearly a decade

The Cook Islands Trade Policy Framework (TPF), last reviewed in 2015, is undergoing a revision to reflect the country’s evolving economic priorities.

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Cook Islands and French Polynesia form an air services agreement

During regional meetings in French Polynesia, Foreign Secretary Tepaeru Herrmann, accompanied by Senior Foreign Service Officer Eden Brown, met with their French Polynesian government counterparts to advance negotiations on a bilateral Air Services Agreement (ASA).

Time to party for New Year's Eve

Those ringing in the new year in Rarotonga have a few options tonight.

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A winning start for Amuri women cricketers

After a stunning win against Arenikau on Friday evening the Amuri women will have the confidence they can win the Aitutaki women’s round robin cup this season.

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Cabinet prepares to bring in 2014

With the holidays in full swing, the nation’s political scene has shuttered down in preparation for 2014.

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Cook Foundation aims to support charitable causes

A new organisation has been set up to support charitable causes in the Cooks.

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Northern group awaits Sky TV

The majority of Sky customers are now receiving the service from a new satellite, following a major transition by providers in Fiji that threatened to cut the Cooks’ signal entirely.

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Govt outlines budget priorities

Revitalising growth in the Pa Enua and boosting job opportunities across the country are among the government’s main priorities for the next fiscal year.

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MP Bishop unhappy with tax collectors

Aitutaki Member of Parliament and cabinet minister Teina Bishop has spoken out against the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning for seizing funds directly from the bank accounts of seniors collecting the NZ-paid super.

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Pesticide in 80s 'contributed to ill health'

Dear Editor, In response to the CINews article ‘Huge decline in agriculture: census’ on December 13, I want to ask the department of agriculture, did you get any statistics from injuries or deaths that occurred while employed by the department that have contributed to ill health or death.

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Pacific Resort spends half a million in revamp

Pacific Resort Hotel Group (PRHS) is spending half a million dollars on upgrades and refurbishments at its resort in Rarotonga.

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Culture: the fabric and rhythm of life

Is there any place on earth that has as many celebrations as the Cook Islands? The spirit of a culture, its mana, is nurtured and sustained by its rituals – its crafts, music, dance, worship and celebrations.

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Islands oppose management of offshore fisheries - survey

A consultation team recently visited the outer islands within the marine park including Aitutaki, Mangaia, Atiu, Mauke, Mitiaro and Palmerston.

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Inquiry into Colagate loses support in parliament

A committee tasked by parliament to look into the practices behind the Colagate scandal has lost the support of one of its key members.

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Govt puts seabed mining taxes in place

A new set of tax rules has been introduced to ensure the Cook Islands gets its fair share of income generated by future seabed mining activities.

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Cooks partners with Belgium on seabed minerals

The Cook Islands has applied to explore an area of seabed minerals in international waters, in partnership with Belgium.

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Christmas bonus money stolen

A man who was robbed of $1000 on Christmas Eve was intending to give the money out as bonuses to his employees, police say.

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Water safety DVD in the pipeline

A water safety DVD featuring well-known Cook Islands sports personalities is set be filmed next year and shown in schools throughout the country.

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Matariki FM expects better signal

Local radio station Matariki FM should be blasting into homes more clearly next week after its antennas are hoisted a few metres higher above the tree line.

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High speed internet trial wraps up

Telecom Cook Islands has completed final testing of its new high speed internet service ahead of the official launch early next year.

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Aitutaki celebrates Xmas in the park

Aitutaki residents were out in force for Christmas in the Park this month to enjoy music, toys and plenty of food.

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Aitutaki set for more ANZ junior cricket

It may be hot and dry in Aitutaki at the moment, but the weather will be nothing compared to the heat that is about to descend on Aitutaki’s cricketers when their season gets underway this week. Having already introduced the ANZ Under 19 boys to their season last year, a recent development visit by Cook […]

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