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Cook Islands passport proposal
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Solid and Hazardous Waste Bill referred to Parliament committee
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DPM defends CIIC finance and travel policies
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Cook Islands has its first mosque
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CI Muslim opens up about her faith and journey
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RAC to address mosque legality
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CIIC directors seek $350,000 in damages over defamatory claims
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Man found guilty of rape, burglary
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Tenants face water bill burden
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Crown Law Office on track for record number of lawyers
The Crown Law Office is on course to have its highest number of lawyers ever, a significant improvement from just five lawyers in August last year.
Former NZ police prosecutor joins Cook Islands Crown Law
A 44-year-old former New Zealand police prosecutor of Samoan ethnicity is the newest addition to the Cook Islands Crown Law Office
Health officers learn about water tank risks
People who own water tanks need to be vigilant in making sure bird droppings, dust and mice do not contaminate their drinking water, says an environmental health expert.
Pakau Mataiapo now Tinomana Ariki
Au Maru Palace in Puaikura was the scene of tension, protest and, finally, celebration as 76-year-old Tokerau Munro was invested with the Puaikura paramount chief title Tinomana Ariki.
Innovation at water conference
Ingenuity was on full display at last week’s 6th Pacific Water Conference and Expo in Rarotonga.
Rainwater free and clean, says expert
A New Zealand water safety expert has highlighted the benefits of collecting rainwater – it’s free, clean, can be stored for long periods of time and has little impact on the environment.
Donations keep coming for schools destroyed by arson
Being part of the community is what encouraged a Chinese project manager to donate $1000 each to Nukutere College and Avatea School.
Police search company in arson investigation
Police have executed another search warrant as part of their investigation into arson attacks on two Rarotonga schools last month.
Tourism awards help industry strive for excellence
Last Friday’s tourism awards gala event helps promote quality assurance in the industry and building destination excellence. That was the message from chief executive Halatoa Fua of the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation, reflecting on the 2013 Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Awards. “The gala night was fantastic and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the speeches, the […]
Govt wraps up southern group tax review talks
People in the southern group have now had their chance to meet face-to-face with Treasury and give feedback on the government’s proposed tax review. The Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) has recently been carrying out consultations in the southern group to explain the review. Economic advisor James Webb returned last week from visiting […]
Family first for phone book artist
The winner of Telecom’s annual art competition will have her family’s faces featured on next year’s phone book. Rarotonga resident Rebecca Teinakirahi was announced yesterday as the overall winner of the competition, with her masterpiece seeing her awarded $700 cash, a mobile phone, a SIM card and top-up credit, not to mention the pride of […]
Conference attendees soak in local flavours
A closing gala was held late last week for a regional audience attending the 6th Pacific Water Conference and Expo. Under a theme of greater Pacific co-operation, regional attendees from 23 Pacific Island countries gathered for an expo and a series of workshops on water-related issues. Come Friday night, it was celebration time – Raro […]
Construction and fish exports boost GDP
A surge in construction activity and fishing exports drove the Cook Islands’ Gross Domestic Product (GDP) up by more than $12 million last year. The Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) has released figures showing economic activity increased by 4.4 per cent between the 2011 and 2012 calendar years. GDP rose from $276.1 million […]
Hindus concerned by Diwali reaction
Hindus worldwide are concerned at a celebration of their annual festival Diwali being labelled as ‘blasphemy’ in the Cook Islands. In a series of letters to the editor, the festival has been labelled as a ‘paganistic or heathenistic practise’ with ‘its hidden spirit of sorcery and witchcraft’ and people have been urged to ‘put a […]
Just Play reaches Lucky School on Palmerston Island
An atoll in the northern group of the Cook Islands, Palmerston Island has become the latest to join the Just Play family. The Just Play programme was launched at the school in September during the third term by school teacher Rose Clark. The launch took place at the only school on the island, Palmerston Lucky […]
Tree planting helps protect the coast
The National Environment Service (NES) conducted a presentation on Friday, November 15 with Apii Rutaki students to raise awareness of their tree planting programme. Love Your Coast- To Tatou Pirianga Tai is the 2013 theme for the NES tree planting programme and it links the connection between coastal protection and tree planting, says NES senior […]
Rainwater harvesting under discussion
Rainwater harvesting and the safety of drinking water will be under discussion at a workshop today. A key objective of the event in Rarotonga is to look at safety issues around harvesting rainwater as drinking water, and prepare participants to be able to train others in this area. The workshop also aims to improve understanding […]
Mauke residents urged to use less water
Residents on Mauke in the Cook Islands have been urged to stop using so much water. The island’s water system was upgraded just over two years ago with funding from New Zealand, to ensure a regular supply of clean water to residents on the island. More recently, the island council has been looking at ways […]
Tinomana Ariki title under dispute
As well as celebrations at the investiture of Munro Tokerau with the Tinomana Ariki title, there will also be protest against the investiture by Ngati Isaia (Matoi Rangatira). They claim that the Kopu Ariki of Ngati Tinomana have been denied the right to exercise their powers in selecting the next successor to the Tinomana title. […]
Mangaian leaders 'frustrated' with govt inaction
Frustrated leaders of Mangaia say they are sick of waiting on support from central government and have decided to tackle their infrastructural challenges alone. Beset by water problems, a lack of health resources, poor roads and a shrinking workforce, the Mangaian people are developing long-terms plans to become self-reliant. Tangi Matapo, one of three MPs […]
Work together for a safer community urges police
Cook Islands Police are calling on the community to do their part in ensuring all visitors to the island be vigilant in safeguarding their belongings. Three separate incidents of theft by visitors to the island were reported to police over the weekend. All three complaints were theft of property from under the seat compartments of […]
Depopulation and debt discussed with peer review team
The Cook Islands recently underwent a two-week peer review – organised by the Pacific Island Forum Secretariat – focusing on monitoring and evaluation of national development. At the invitation of the Cook Islands government, the peer review team held consultations and discussions with health, education, private sector, employment, climate change, culture, and environment officials. The […]
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