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Swedish visitors in love with our country
Friday 9 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Freja Ahlén and Agnes Ljung did not believe in love at first sight until they saw pictures of the Cook Islands.
Volcano visit leaves lasting memories
Thursday 8 February 2018 | Published in Local
A visit to an active volcano made a lasting impression on Liam Kokaua during his trip to the Young Pacific Leaders Conference in Hawaii last month.
Appeal granted against EU purse seining deal
Thursday 8 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A leave to appeal has been granted against the High Court’s ruling on the government’s development of the Cook Islands purse seine fishery in partnership with the European Union (EU).
Minimum wage panel holds first meeting
Wednesday 7 February 2018 | Published in Local
Minimum wage review panel members held their initial meeting on Monday to prepare for the annual compulsory review of the minimum wage rate.
Tender open for telecoms cable project
Wednesday 7 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The tender for supply and installation of a submarine cable system which is expected to bring faster and more affordable internet to the Cook Islands, is now open.
Mama Mousie's incredible fight for life
Wednesday 7 February 2018 | Published in Local
This time two years ago, “Mama Mousie” began the flight for her life.
Traditional dance school on the cards
Tuesday 6 February 2018 | Published in Local
Seasoned traditional dancer Pastor Ngarima George is looking for opportunities to pass on his knowledge – and is thinking that setting up a dance school might be a good way to go.
Tax reporting software selected
Tuesday 6 February 2018 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands government has selected Digimap Ltd to provide a software solution and services to meet the country’s Automatic Exchange of Information for tax purposes (AEOI) reporting commitments.
Top NZ movie screens for Waitangi Day
Tuesday 6 February 2018 | Published in Local
The most critically acclaimed home grown New Zealand movie that pulled in audiences in New Zealand, Australia and America, will be shown in the Cook Islands for the first time on Friday night. The Hunt For The Wilderpeople, the zany adventure comedy directed by Taika Waititi, New Zealand’s hottest director right now,will be screened to mark Waitangi Day, and as a fundraiser for the Aotearoa Society.
'Watershed moment' for Marae Moana
Tuesday 6 February 2018 | Published in Local
Prime minister Henry Puna says it was “a watershed moment” when the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) to the Marae Moana Council had its first meeting the week before last.
Police to clarify dog legislation
Tuesday 6 February 2018 | Published in Local
As the debate over dog registrations on Rarotonga rumbles on, the police have conceded that “legal clarifications” over the legislation that governs pet ownership are required.
Jasons extend footprint in the Pacific
Tuesday 6 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Rarotonga-based Jasons Travel Media (Jasons) continues to extend its footprint in the Pacific after launching the first Jasons’ American Samoa visitor map which will be available in market from this month.
Haunted by ghosts of lost opportunity
Tuesday 6 February 2018 | Published in Local
What is there to fear in an abandoned building? What ghosts haunt the empty rooms of a luxury resort complex fallen into ruin?
USP finances prompt verbal stoush
Tuesday 6 February 2018 | Published in Local
The 50th anniversary of the University of the South Pacific on Wednesday night saw finance minister Mark Brown and USP campus director Rod Dixon disagree about how much money is actually available to the university from the government.
Govt wipes out $18m in tax
Tuesday 6 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The government has decided to wipe out $18 million as part of a new initiative in their tax amnesty scheme.
OCP a 'stairway' to aid-free status
Monday 5 February 2018 | Published in Local
The One China Policy (OCP) aid platform is the Cook Islands’ stairway to “developed” and “aid-free” status, says developer Tim Tepaki.
App for Cook Islanders migrating to NZ
Monday 5 February 2018 | Published in Local
A former police sergeant in New Zealand has created a new app to help migrating Pacific Island families – including those from the Cook Islands – better deal with the realities of New Zealand life when they get there.
Psychologist needed for Arorangi prison
Monday 5 February 2018 | Published in Local
In the wake of a tragic shooting incident on Rarotonga two years ago which left three people dead, the health ministry is to hire a clinical psychologist to assess the mental health of prisoners at Arorangi Prison.
Govt gives $255,000 to rebuild vaka
Saturday 3 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The government is handing more than a quarter of a million dollars over to the Cook Islands Voyaging Society to help rebuild the damaged vaka Marumaru Atua.
EHF fury over 'conspiracy'
Saturday 3 February 2018 | Published in Local
A month after the Esther Honey Foundation closed down on Rarotonga, the animal welfare charity has broken its silence to claim it was the victim of a high-level “conspiracy”, involving government, other bodies and former volunteers, to remove it from the island.
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