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Composers' contest shows off culture
Saturday 12 March 2016 | Published in Local
A display of true Cook Islands culture took place on Thursday night as 10 bold contestants competed in the annual National Mire ‘Atu competition here at the National Auditorium.
My, how we've changed!
Saturday 12 March 2016 | Published in Local
Soren Kierkegaard, a prolific 19th century Danish philosopher and theologian, once said “life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.”
Heather leads charge on helmet law
Saturday 12 March 2016 | Published in Local
Deputy prime minister Teariki Heather is leading the charge to make safety helmets compulsory for motorcycle riders aged 16-25 years.
Boxer spreads safety message
Saturday 12 March 2016 | Published in Local
RENOWNED Cook Islands boxer Maire Brown has called on the community to support children in need of cycle safety helmets.
Welfare workshop goes well
Saturday 12 March 2016 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Child Welfare held a successful five-day capacity building workshop for executive members from child welfare clinics around Rarotonga and the Pa Enua this week.
Cook Islands come to Berlin
Saturday 12 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islands Tourism Corporation chief executive officer Halatoa Fua is making the most of the world’s largest tourism trade fair in Berlin.
Operation Namu declared a success
Saturday 12 March 2016 | Published in Local
Yesterday’s Operation Namu was a success and was highly appreciated by members of the public and business stakeholders.
Many choose to cast votes
Saturday 12 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A large number of southern and northern group residents turned out to cast their votes in the 2016 local government elections on Thursday.
Forum head commends work on funding access
Friday 11 March 2016 | Published in Local
THE Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat secretary general Dame Meg Taylor has congratulated the Cook Islands government on becoming the first Forum Island Country, and the first Small Island Developing State (SIDS), to receive a readiness support grant from the Green Climate Fund (GCF).
Climate fund access first for region
Friday 11 March 2016 | Published in Local
Finance minister Mark Brown has officially announced that the Cook Islands is the first state in the Pacific region and the Small Island Developing States to receive funding through Green Climate Fund (GCF).
Action plan boost for statistics-gathering
Friday 11 March 2016 | Published in Local
Introduction of the Pacific Vital Statistics Action Plan will be a major step forward in enabling the Cook Islands to improve its systems for gathering important information.
Growing technique great for dry spells
Friday 11 March 2016 | Published in Local
Hydroponic growing can be a great technique for raising vegetables and other plants, and it’s especially useful during dry spells.
Water safety still a concern for Pa
Friday 11 March 2016 | Published in Local
Most drownings occur because of negligence.
Enjoy the taste of delicious Cajun cooking
Friday 11 March 2016 | Published in Local
If you are planning to grab a quick meal on an early Saturday morning or want something tasty for brunch, the Punanga Nui Market provides a variety of meals to choose from.
Documents arrive, but six months late
Friday 11 March 2016 | Published in Local
Documents subject to an application to the High Court have finally been provided by the Government, more than six months after a request was first made for them under the Official Information Act.
Prison allegations go to PERCA
Friday 11 March 2016 | Published in Local
Allegations of improper conduct against senior prison officials have been filed with Secretary of Justice Tingika Elikana and Public Expenditure Review Committee and Audit (PERCA).
High numbers register for new Customs system
Thursday 10 March 2016 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Customs Service has confirmed that 226 people have electronically registered to use its new automated system for importers.
A fresh start for errant taxpayers
Thursday 10 March 2016 | Published in Local
A special waiver known as the “Fresh Start” incentive to help taxpayers make a fresh start with filing and paying taxes has been announced by Minister for Finance, Mark Brown.
Apii Nikao remembers famous women
Thursday 10 March 2016 | Published in Local
APII Nikao celebrated International Women’s Day this week by commemorating famous women around the world.
Three escape conviction on fight-related charges
Thursday 10 March 2016 | Published in Local
THREE men facing fight-related charges were discharged without conviction in the Cook Islands High Court on March 3.
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