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Norway helps out with climate funds
Thursday 19 May 2016 | Published in Local
Norwegian ambassador to Australia and New Zealand, Unni Klovstad presented her credentials to the Queen Representative Tom Marsters at Government House yesterday.
Rarotonga treasures come home
Thursday 19 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
“It’s been very emotional,” 78-year-old Margaret Bake begins with a trembling voice, followed by a pause to interrupt a flood of emotion and to regain her composure.
Dog problem falls back on owners
Thursday 19 May 2016 | Published in Local
Police commissioner Maara Tetava has hit back at claims that police are ignoring complaints about dogs, and says rumours that police are about to relinquish dog control to an independent dog ranger, are incorrect.
Aviation head in talks with PM
Thursday 19 May 2016 | Published in Local
International Civil Aviation Organisation Asia Pacific regional director Arun Mishra says he is grateful to Cook Islands Prime Minister Henry Puna for assurances that the Cook Islands will comply with the organisation’s standards and requirements.
Workshop prompts action on disability
Thursday 19 May 2016 | Published in Local
The Disability Workshop held by the Ombudsman’s Office at Crown Beach Resort in Arorangi last week has boosted awareness of the importance of looking after the welfare of people living with disabilities.
Generous readers offer woman help
Thursday 19 May 2016 | Published in Local
The plight of a local Filipino worker who claimed to have been cheated out of overtime wages and treated unfairly by her employer, has drawn offers of help from several Rarotonga residents.
PM talks turkey on disasters
Thursday 19 May 2016 | Published in Local
A disaster recovery trust fund established in 2011 now amounts to $700,000, but the government says the country can’t manage disaster recovery on its own and needs external support.
Spotlight on Pacific biodiversity
Wednesday 18 May 2016 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands has raised awareness on the importance of all components of biodiversity relevant to food and agriculture at the regional consultation of the State of the Pacific region’s Biodiversity for Food and Agriculture in Nadi, Fiji.
Australian aid cut 'insignificant'
Wednesday 18 May 2016 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) says the reduced foreign aid from Australia to the Cook Islands is “insignificant.”
Jeralee hits the hot spot in world dancing contest
Wednesday 18 May 2016 | Published in Local
Jeralee Galeai stands a proud Cook Islander last week after coming second at the 2016 World Fire Knife Competition, Intermediate Category, Polynesian Cultural Centre in Hawaii last Saturday.
Automated system explained
Wednesday 18 May 2016 | Published in Local
The Biosecurity Service and the Customs department’s automated system was introduced to Aitutaki recently through a programme demonstrating the interaction between the two agencies.
Basher won't be back this season
Wednesday 18 May 2016 | Published in Local
Bringing back notorious Samoan basher and star Avatiu Eels league player Feliti Iona to help protect the club’s winning streak won’t be possible this championship season, the Immigration division has confirmed.
Animal welfare law still under review
Wednesday 18 May 2016 | Published in Local
Legislation on the welfare of animals in the Cook Islands is still under review by the Ministry of Agriculture.
Dogs 'out of control' in Nikao area
Wednesday 18 May 2016 | Published in Local
A young goat was rushed to the Esther Honey clinic last week after being attacked by a pack of eight dogs in Nikao.
Fishing deal up for check
Wednesday 18 May 2016 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna has agreed to opposition coalition calls for a select committee to be set up to examine the anti-purse seining petition and related issues.
Deadline looms for energy plan
Wednesday 18 May 2016 | Published in Local
The deadline for the tender for stage two of the Rarotonga Renewable Energy Implementation Plan, aimed at achieving the Cook Islands government’s goal of total reliance on renewable energy by 2020, is 3pm tomorrow.
Rotuman community celebrates
Tuesday 17 May 2016 | Published in Local
Members of the Rarotonga Rotuman community gathered in Arorangi to celebrate Rotuma Day on Saturday.
Workshop airs concerns of disabled
Tuesday 17 May 2016 | Published in Local
A workshop based on the concerns of disabled people, organised by the Ombudsman’s office, drew 30 people to Crown Beach Resort in Arorangi on Friday.
Bullies beware – it's Pink Shirt Day!
Tuesday 17 May 2016 | Published in Local
IN an effort to address the problem of bullying, Rotaract Rarotonga will organise an anti-bullying campaign this Friday known as Pink Shirt Day.
Water tanks and a boat for Tamarua
Tuesday 17 May 2016 | Published in Local
THE people of Tamarua in Mangaia now have access to clean drinking water thanks to Climate Change Cook Islands Strengthening the Resilience of our Islands and our Communities to Climate Change (SRIC-CC) staff.
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