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Round Up still used here
Monday 9 May 2016 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands is one of a number of Pacific island countries that continue to use the controversial herbicide glyphosate.
Preparing for parliament
Monday 9 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Preparations for the first sitting of the Parliament next month is expected to top ministers’ agenda this week.
Entrepreneur puts motherhood first
Monday 9 May 2016 | Published in Local
Bernadette Soares is the founder and director of Brand Value Ltd – an intellectual property and strategic brand management company that tests New Zealand-made health and beauty brands before they are taken to the international market.
Ship to sail from Norway
Monday 9 May 2016 | Published in Local
A new ship will be sailing in Cook Islands waters within the next few months.
Opposition to veto water bill
Monday 9 May 2016 | Published in Local
The Opposition coalition will not be supporting the Rarotonga Water Authority bill and will vote against it in Parliament.
Aitutaki legend helps students learn Maori
Saturday 7 May 2016 | Published in Local
It was back to their roots for the Year 7 and 8 students of Titikaveka College who were introduced to the Maori language in the build-up to Literacy Week which will be celebrated next week.
French patrol boat on three-day visit
Saturday 7 May 2016 | Published in Local
Rarotonga is hosting a three-day visit by French patrol ship Arago.
Group promotes organic farming
Saturday 7 May 2016 | Published in Local
The revived Titikaveka Growers’ Association (TGA) aims to promote alternative farming practices that are sustainable and environmentally friendly.
Assembly hall gets a step closer
Saturday 7 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A group of students and their parents from Aitutaki has returned home from their fundraising drive in Australia and New Zealand.
Bid to boost interest in reading
Saturday 7 May 2016 | Published in Local
IN an effort to increase interest in reading books and the country’s literacy level, the Ministry of Education will begin a week-long “Books in Homes Project” in five schools on Monday.
Colouring contest winner with young
Saturday 7 May 2016 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Road Safety Council is putting more emphasis on educating the younger generation on road safety.
Presentation on plants
Saturday 7 May 2016 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Library and Museum Society has organised a presentation titled Plants of the Canoe People to be held at USP on Monday
Big turnout for dancing contest
Saturday 7 May 2016 | Published in Local
The Senior National Dancer of the Year final on Thursday night was the last show in the Ministry of Culture’s national dance competition for this year.
New business rules proposed
Saturday 7 May 2016 | Published in Local
The Koutu Nui want to see a new law that would require permanent residents to be married to a local person to be able to start a business in the Cook Islands.
Aronga Mana want PR freeze
Saturday 7 May 2016 | Published in Local
Traditional leaders are calling for swift action from the government to implement a moratorium on issuing any new permanent residencies and for the freeze to be backdated to January 1, 2016. The Koutu Nui want in place clear guidelines and criteria on the process of approving future PRs. This is to include an agreed limit on the number of permanent residents the country can have at any
Climate financing an 'utmost priority'
Friday 6 May 2016 | Published in Local
Pacific Small Island Developing States (PSIDS) are urging the Asian Development Bank (ADB) as one of its main multilateral banker, not to segregate climate and development finance.
Brown praises ADB decision
Friday 6 May 2016 | Published in Local
Pacific Small Island Developing States have welcomed the decision by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to develop a contingent credit line to finance post-disaster recovery.
Show highlights top class local food
Friday 6 May 2016 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Chefs Association held its annual Cook Islands Salon Culinaire showcasing the talent and commitment of those interested in the food and beverage service in the Cook Islands, last Saturday.
Student's speech wins trip of a lifetime
Friday 6 May 2016 | Published in Local
Seventeen year old Tamarua Marsters was ecstatic when he was named this year’s WW100 Speech Competition winner.
New options available for credit card users
Friday 6 May 2016 | Published in Local
Bank South Pacific (BSP) Cook Islands customers can now “go for gold” – or silver, if they prefer.
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