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Vaka Pride comp on...
Monday 19 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Judging for round eight of the Vaka Pride competition starts on Monday.
'MPs getting tax write-off cannot be named'
Monday 19 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Finance minister Mark Brown has declined to divulge the names of the Members of Parliament (MPs) who are benefitting from the tax amnesty, citing confidentiality reasons.
Put to sea or land in court
Monday 19 February 2018 | Published in Local
If the Tiare Taporo hasn’t put out to sea by this coming Tuesday, the Ports Authority has said it will be taking the matter to court.
Cook Islanders at Women of the World festival
Monday 19 February 2018 | Published in Local
Two of our star leaders in the Cook Islands’ contribution to 2016’s One Million Stars to End Violence project will be ambassadors to an international event in April, celebrating women as part of the Commonwealth Games Arts and Culture Programme in Brisbane, Australia.
Experts probe for lagoon issue
Monday 19 February 2018 | Published in Local
To help find a sustainable solution to improve the Muri lagoon water quality – experts from two Australian universities are on the island conducting a series of lagoon and land based tests to build a better picture of the Muri environment.
A vision of loveliness
Monday 19 February 2018 | Published in Local
It was a vision from her mother-in-law Te Papaura Hunt that set local fabric artist Denise Hunt on her way to having her own clothing business.
Marine Bill before select committee
Monday 19 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Marine Resources Bill 2017 which is aimed at providing sustainable use of the living marine resources in and around the Cook Islands for the benefit of the people is now before a select committee.
Gita hits ships
Monday 19 February 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Local
The effects of Cyclone Gita are not just being felt on land but also at sea.
3 new women HoMs
Friday 16 February 2018 | Published in Local
Three new heads of the health, education and the internal affairs ministries have been confirmed.
Govt allocates $50,000 for Cyclone Gita
Friday 16 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Cook Islands government has pledged $50,000 to support in the recovery efforts for the neighbouring Pacific countries affected by Cyclone Gita.
'It's time to talk about sex'
Thursday 15 February 2018 | Published in Local
It is common knowledge that Cook Islands youth are finding themselves involved in serious relationships at an increasingly young age.
Te Are Manu inspires young volunteers
Thursday 15 February 2018 | Published in Local
Kaia Dearlove is in her element around animals. The Year 10 Tereora College student has volunteered both at Esther Honey Animal Clinic and now at Te Are Manu vet clinic.
Purse seine appeal to be heard in April
Thursday 15 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The High Court has denied government’s bid to prolong the hearing of the appeal against the ruling of the development of purse seine fishery in the Cook Islands.
Teaching realities of climate change
Wednesday 14 February 2018 | Published in Local
A group of youngsters was invited to the New Hope Hall in Tutakimoa last week to learn about climate change, as part of the Youth Empowerment for Education for Sustainable Development workshop.
Kiribati to provide pearl industry labour
Wednesday 14 February 2018 | Published in Local
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed between the governments of the Cook Islands and Republic of Kiribati to strengthen regional cooperation in the marine sector by providing skills training, employment opportunities and exchange of expertise in the pearl industry.
Entities benefit from write-off
Wednesday 14 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Finance minister Mark Brown on Monday confirmed the massive tax write-off as part of the ongoing tax amnesty will ease the burden off 1433 entities.
Survey shows difference in airline passenger spend
Wednesday 14 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Visitors coming to the Cook Islands from New Zealand on Jetstar flights tend to spend less than those flying in with Air New Zealand.
Ports Authority has the power: PM
Wednesday 14 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Prime minister Henry Puna says he has no authority to intervene in matters relating to the running of the Ports Authority.
Ships return to safe harbour
Wednesday 14 February 2018 | Published in Local
Avatiu Harbour reopened yesterday morning, allowing ships that had departed following last Friday’s evacuation order to return to port.
Migrant population size alarms Koutu Nui
Wednesday 14 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Koutu Nui organisation has expressed alarm at the increasing numbers of foreigners and migrant workers who decide to stay in the Cook Islands permanently.
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