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Niki Rattle: A call for stronger human rights protections
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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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CIIC directors seek $350,000 in damages over defamatory claims
21 October 2024
Man found guilty of rape, burglary
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Parliament Clerk sparks outrage over deep sea mining statement
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MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
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Prime Minister defends $659,000 MPs travel bill
23 August 2024
Taxpayers foot $659,000 bill for MPs travel and allowance
22 August 2024
Corruption report exposes ‘bribe and sexual favours’
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Scientists explore coral heat tolerance in Rarotonga
A group from the University of California is working with Cook Islands marine biologist and chairperson for the environmental NGO, Kōrero o te `Ōrau, Dr Teina Rongo, to discover how corals around Rarotonga respond to high temperatures.
Vandals target fintech startup
Cook Islands tech entrepreneur Brett Baudinet is disappointed that his recently established business, Smartie, has become a target for vandals.
Money management workshops
Westpac Cook Islands is running workshops on how to manage money. The first three-hour workshop will be held in mid-November. It will be attended by around 300 students from Tereora, Titikaveka and Nukutere Colleges and Te Uki Ou School. The workshops, called financial first steps, should help to improve money management skills. “Running Financial First […]
CITC work on hold
The construction of the new store front at CITC Avarua takes a break for two months. “This is to enable us to trade through the Christmas period without disruption,” CITC Avarua manager Dianna Bates said. “Bill Doherty’s men have been fantastic to work with and the public have been so supportive.” On January 17, work […]
Tourism hosts visit CI event
Cook Islands Tourism’s (CIT) 27 overseas participants started arriving yesterday for the first ‘Visit Cook Islands’ event. CIT have invited wholesalers from all over the world to attend – five from Australia, six from New Zealand, seven from the USA and Canada, and nine from the UK and Europe. “We go to the Bula Fiji […]
New harbour master on the job
Former harbour master John Fallon has accepted a job in Gladstone, Australia, but Captain Esau Tupou Esau has stepped in to take his place. Originally from Tonga, Esau is adjusting to life on Rarotonga, his new office at Ports Authority and his new post as the master of the harbour. He moved to Rarotonga on […]
For the love of literacy
Apii Te Uki Ou was awash with colour this week as book characters sprang to life. Staff and students came to school dressed as their favourite book character in a day designed to promote the enjoyment of reading. Many staff and students were in full costume during their parade, which was followed by classroom activities. […]
Te Kura O Te Au 'kura ora'
I te au tuatau ki mua, ka akava ia tatou e te au uki ki mua no runga i ta tatou ka rave i teia ikianga e tu mai nei. Me kua akara ua tatou i to tatou iti tangata e akaruke nei no te enua mamao, ma te akama no tei topa i ta […]
Arnold's own anthem for change
Tupapa-Maraerenga Independent candidate Tim Arnold has hit the radio waves with his own campaign song inspired by Bob Dylan’s 1964 anthem of political change ‘The Times They Are a-Changin’. Arnold sings the song he’s entitled ‘Come Cook Islands Voters Where Ever You Roam’ in both Maori and English. The new recording adds a new dimension […]
'It's been a real eye-opener'
First term MP and cabinet minister confident in the job Matavera MP and cabinet minister Cassey Eggelton says her first term in parliament has been a real eye opener – especially seeing democracy in action. “I was pretty naive when I first went into Parliament. I learnt quickly about give and take to get results. […]
For choice and change
Philip Nicholas says that his disappointment at the standard of candidate on offer is one of his reasons for running. “People ask me why I am going into politics after running a successful business for 33 years. But I meet a lot of people in my work – business people, locals, tourists. Conversation isn’t about […]
What should the government do to grow and promote economic development?
Ngai Tupa Democratic Party, Takuvaine-Tutakimoa Ei akamatutu i to tatou basileia, e mea tau kia aru te kavamani ka tu ma i te kaveinga ta te Demo i papau i teia ikianga. Kua roa au i te rave i te anganga kimi puapinga, kite au i te ngata i te reira. Ei tauturu i te […]
Raro Idol show at Creative Centre
Raro Idol took the opportunity to give back to the community when the final five contestants put on a show for members of the Creative Centre and Are Pa Metua yesterday. Organiser Clee Marsters said it was a wonderful opportunity to give back because there has been such an amazing response to the competition. “And […]
We want stories
A notice to all schools in the Cook Islands – please tell us your good news! We are keen to publish articles about the achievements of 2010’s top students throughout the country, so let us know when your prizegivings will be held, and share with us your inspirational tales, and annual scholastic recipient awards. Email […]
Tereora and Nukutere honour achievers
Top academic, cultural, and sporting achievements of Rarotonga’s youth were recognised during the first of this year’s secondary school senior prizegivings yesterday. Tereora College’s outstanding year 11, 12, and 13 pupils received accolades, as did the top achievers in year 11 at Nukutere College. The Dux award at both schools went to girls – 19-year-old […]
Saltwater swimming pools planned
Rarotonga-based architect and Cook Islands Swimming Association president Romani Katoa says the construction of a proposed public swimming pool complex could begin within a year, if funding is secured and the project is supported by the government and local community. Katoa has developed designs for a pool facility, which if built will include a 50m […]
Upset at road works
Businessman Stephen Peyroux says it’s not right that road work in the village has started without any the local residents being consulted about which areas are prone to flooding. “We tried to call the Minister (of Infrastructure and Planning, William Heather Jnr) to tell him that our grass footpaths are being gouged out and there […]
Arnold wants land law reform
Independent candidate for Tupapa-Maraerenga Tim Arnold believes that it’s time to upgrade and enshrine Cook Islands Maori land rights in the constitution. Although he maintains that he is still running on the single platform of electoral reform, Arnold says that if elected he has skills which would be of great use to Parliament and the […]
Security ranks boosted
Airport Authority security officer ranks have been bolstered by the addition of seven new graduates. Ngatokorima Matakino, Leon Potoru, Nooapii Tearea, Nancy Taraare, Moeroa Takairangi, Mana Havi, and Paniani Joseph were presented with certificates as well as their airport warrants and identification cards during a graduation ceremony inside the international departure lounge this week. Head […]
Telecom trying to meet customer needs
Telecom Cook Islands board of directors chair Nadine Newnham says Cook Islanders can be proud of their telecommunications company. She says Telecom’s recent report to the public is issued with the intention of sharing information about its activities that may be of interest and value to the public. “When I was appointed chair of the […]
Mixed rainfall patterns forecast
The southern Cooks can expect heavy rains in coming months, while the northern group should be prepared for below average rainfall, according to a release from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). The region is in the throes of a moderate to strong La Nina, a weather phenomenon which affects […]
Govt behind Aitutaki bone fishing
Government is now providing support to grow fly fishing in Aitutaki for its potential to boost the tourism market. The Business Trade Investment Board and Marine Resources have come on board to encourage locals to get into sport fishing ventures. The silvery bone fish, known for its ability to avoid being caught, are described as […]
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