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Meeting focuses on climate and justice
Monday 13 November 2017 | Published in Local
Bridgebuilders International Cook Islands president Taamo Heather hopes the recently-ended Bridgebuilders consultation, which promoted spiritual and cultural values, will have instilled local women with knowledge and power for years to come.
Lawyer withdraws over payment issues
Monday 13 November 2017 | Published in Local
Defence lawyer Mark Short has withdrawn from representing a defendant facing six burglary charges and five charges of theft.
Fishing on Pukapuka inspires story
Monday 13 November 2017 | Published in Local
This year’s writing competition encouraged a number of school students to produce their original memoir.
Controls needed on growth of tourism
Monday 13 November 2017 | Published in Local
This weekly column is provided by Te Ipukarea Society. It deals with conservation and environmental issues of interest to the Cook Islands.
Meetings prove a real success
Monday 13 November 2017 | Published in Local
It is straight back in to the grind of budget and planning business for Central Government agencies’ teams after holding a successful Public Sector Leader’s Conference and Pa Enua Governance Forum from October 23 to November 3.
She's making her nation proud...
Monday 13 November 2017 | Published in Local
Miss Cook Islands Alanna Smith is making her nation proud at the 2017 Miss World competition.
Suspended sentence for bike crash teen
Monday 13 November 2017 | Published in Local
A 17-year-old was given a suspended sentence when he pleaded guilty to a charge of careless driving in the Avarua High Court on Thursday.
Young vandals caught on video
Monday 13 November 2017 | Published in Local
A group of children have been caught on video vandalising Apii Te Uki Ou pre-school on Wednesday evening.
Papa Dan a winner in every way
Monday 13 November 2017 | Published in Local
Inaugural ‘Tane Toa Kuki Airani’ Award Teanuanua (Dan) Teariki Kamana, OBE Tepuretu Mataiapo for 33 years (Tane Toa Kuki Airani Quarterly Award for the months of October, November, December 2017)
Yachtie was warned against voyage to New Zealand
Monday 13 November 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Local businessman Keith Christian, who sold a New Zealander the 54-foot steel-hulled yacht that sank 390 nautical miles out to sea last week, refutes claims by the new owner that he sold him a “picture perfect” boat. He also says he strongly warned the inexperienced yachtie against sailing to Whangarei alone.
Infrastructure 'catch-up' vital
Monday 13 November 2017 | Published in Local
Rarotonga’s infrastructure needs to catch up in order to cope with the rapid increase in tourism numbers over the past 10 years, says Te Ipukarea Society technical director Kelvin Passfield.
Off to NZ to learn more
Friday 10 November 2017 | Published in Local
Six nursing students will leave today (Friday) to New Zealand to gain work experience in Auckland clinics for three weeks.
Past plays part in bail refusal
Friday 10 November 2017 | Published in Local
A local man’s history of breaching probation, contempt of court and reoffending contributed to him being refused bail again this week.
Awards recognise successful women
Friday 10 November 2017 | Published in Local
The 2017 Emerging Entrepreneur Awards ceremony will be held tonight to reward young Cook Islands women in business.
Aussie vet enjoys clinic work
Friday 10 November 2017 | Published in Local
Local animal clinic Esther Honey is lucky enough to have the help of two veterinarians – not something that happens often at the volunteer-dependent shelter.
Silas makes most of her trip to Japan
Friday 10 November 2017 | Published in Local
Cook Islands representative Miss International 2017 pageant Silas Tuaputa is making the most of her stay in Japan.
Improving water quality
Friday 10 November 2017 | Published in Local
In January 2017, the Cook Islands Government launched the Mei Te Vai Ki Te Vai project to improve the water quality of the lagoons in Rarotonga and Aitutaki.
Testing to find source of issues
Friday 10 November 2017 | Published in Local
How agricultural activities, on-site septic systems and other activities contribute to Muri Lagoon’s water quality will be better understood after monitoring equipment is installed around the Muri area as part of the Mei Te Vai Ki Te Vai project.
Crimes Bill body out of time
Friday 10 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Parliamentary Select Committee for the Crimes Bill 2017 is running out of time to complete their consultations with people and organisations around the country before the next sitting of parliament.
Polystyrene to get the boot
Thursday 9 November 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) is proposing a ban on the importation of all polystyrene takeaway containers in a bid to deal with a rapidly-growing waste problem.
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