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Youth council sets priorities
Sunday 2 April 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islands National Youth Council (CINYC) announced its five new focus area for the year at last week’s annual stakeholders meeting.
Injured inmate flown to NZ
Sunday 2 April 2017 | Published in Local
A female inmate from Arorangi Prison is reported to be recovering in an Auckland hospital after being flown there for emergency medical treatment.
Steps to the court go green overnight
Sunday 2 April 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
There is no obvious scientific reason for the Courthouse steps turning green, says Professor Cam Ellion, but he suspects it is due to a chemical reaction between the tiles glue and a sealant.
Perception of police is 'not good'
Sunday 2 April 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Despite the Cook Islands having professional and sincere police officers who care for their community, public perception of the police force is not good.
Campaign aims to boost awareness of autism
Friday 31 March 2017 | Published in Local
The “Light It Up Blue” campaign has reached the Cook Islands and for the first time, Autism Cook Islands is joining with the global movement to support awareness of autism.
Family safety message goes north
Friday 31 March 2017 | Published in Local
Cook Islands National Council of Women president Vaine Wichman is visiting the Northern Cook Islands to continue advocacy work to ensure the findings and results of Te Ata o te Ngakau (Family Health and Safety Report) reach everyone in the Cook Islands.
Bottle sand brings new hope for beaches
Friday 31 March 2017 | Published in Local
Beaches around the world – including some in the Cook Islands - are being reduced as demand for sand skyrockets.
Telecoms meeting big deal for Cooks
Friday 31 March 2017 | Published in Local
More than 250 people have registered to attend the 21stst Pacific Islands Telecommunications Association (PITA) annual general meeting which starts on Monday at the National Auditorium and the Pukapuka Hostel on Rarotonga
Fighting accused comes close to prison sentence
Friday 31 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
A man who has been before the courts three times before for fighting in public has been told in the High Court that he was a “smidgeon” off going to prison.
Consultant to look into lagoon issue
Friday 31 March 2017 | Published in Local
Consultant Nico van Loon will be based at the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) over the next few months to develop a feasibility study for a centralised national laboratory.
Funds access at centre of APS row
Friday 31 March 2017 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Investment Corporation is taking over the responsibilities of the Aitutaki Power Station Authority board, saying it needs to do this so that the outer islands entity can access funds it has accumulated and placed in investment.
There's an app for that!
Friday 31 March 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Local tourism industry is set to receive a shot in the arm following the launch of an app that will give visitors basic information about the Cook Islands.
Seabed Minerals Authority turns four
Thursday 30 March 2017 | Published in Local
The new Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority in Avarua marked the beginning of the fifth year of operation on March 8.
Quartet stays on for a holiday
Thursday 30 March 2017 | Published in Local
Performances by the Modern Maori Quartet (pictured right) at the Empire Theatre this week dazzled those who took advantage of the opportunity to catch an entertaining and highly professional show.
Meetings to explain Vaka Pride concept
Thursday 30 March 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Vaka Pride committee is holding a series of meetings to explain to the public how the Vaka Pride competition works.
Longline fleet achieves new first
Thursday 30 March 2017 | Published in Local
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has announced the addition of yellowfin tuna to the Cook Islands EEZ South Pacific Albacore Longline Fishery certification.
Old incinerator to be replaced later in the year
Thursday 30 March 2017 | Published in Local
The Airport Authority’s outdated incinerator, used to burn rubbish from passenger jets operated by international airlines, will be replaced by the end of the year.
Retirement home plan is discarded
Thursday 30 March 2017 | Published in Local
Atiu MP and Cabinet minister Nandi Glassie says a plan to establish retirement housing for New Zealand expats on Atiu came from a businessman back in 2009 and sounded good at the time.
How did they miss the guns?
Thursday 30 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Just how did a Customs search fail to find guns and 3000 rounds of ammunition during a search of double murderer Chris Rimamotu’s container when it arrived from New Zealand in 2010?
Dedication ceremony for the RSA memorial archway
Wednesday 29 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The official opening of the RSA memorial archway saw a who’s who of dignitaries at the occasion.
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