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School building handed over
Thursday 10 March 2016 | Published in Local
a reconstructed Apii Te Uki Ou Primary building has been officially handed over to the Board of Governors for the school.
Market vendors discuss future policies
Thursday 10 March 2016 | Published in Local
Around 100 vendors attended a consultation at the Punanga Nui market this week involving a market policy review.
Economic parity with NZ the aim, says group
Thursday 10 March 2016 | Published in Local
The Merchant of Paradise development group aims to raise the economic status of Cook Islanders on par with their fellow New Zealanders, which includes on par wages, cost of finance and cost of living, says the group’s board chairman, Frederick Webb.
Fishing discussion issues concern for PM
Thursday 10 March 2016 | Published in Local
Prime minister Henry Puna is concerned that any government consultations to be held in Rarotonga on the European Union purse seining agreement will be hijacked by people with “vested interests.”
Tea treat for crims: Prison head
Thursday 10 March 2016 | Published in Local
Justice secretary Tingika Elikana says he is taking allegations levelled against senior prison officers seriously.
Court judgement clarifies tribal title issue
Wednesday 9 March 2016 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Appeal Court has delivered a judgement on how to determine the rightful person to hold the tribal title of Makea Nui Ariki as of February 19, 2016.
Elderly join celebration
Wednesday 9 March 2016 | Published in Local
A GROUP of elderly Cook Islands women joined the rest of the world yesterday in celebrating International Women’s Day.
New centre a bonus for deserving patients
Wednesday 9 March 2016 | Published in Local
Mental health patients on Aitutaki now have a place to call home after the Japanese Government donated a sum of $113,000 for the construction of the Te Kainga Mental Health Respite Centre in Aitutaki.
Govt adds $15,000 to cyclone appeal
Wednesday 9 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Cook Island government yesterday presented a cheque of $15,000 to the Cook Islands Red Cross Society to assist with its Fiji Cyclone Appeal drive.
Taro irrigation system handed over
Wednesday 9 March 2016 | Published in Local
A new irrigation system to provide Mangaia with a sustainable taro plantation has been officially handed over to the Puna Keia community,
Growing the 'old way' brings results for hard working pair
Wednesday 9 March 2016 | Published in Local
Tini Jack and her husband Gelling could just about be role models for the future of growing food for sale on Rarotonga is concerned.
Brych Yard project faces funding delay
Wednesday 9 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) is waiting for the approval of funding to start work on the debilitated Brych Yard cemetery in Panama.
Prisoner abuse claims
Wednesday 9 March 2016 | Published in Local
Allegations of abuse of power and gross mistreatment have been leveled against officers at Arorangi Prison.
NRL's team of the week
Tuesday 8 March 2016 | Published in Local
Three terrific Tigers, two dominant wingers and a couple of injured halfbacks headline NRL.com’s first Team of the Week for 2016. Raiders lock Shaun Fensom captains the side this week.
Little known of first casualty in World War One
Tuesday 8 March 2016 | Published in Local
Just over 100 years ago on March 5 - a wet Sunday, the Cook Islands suffered its first casualty of the First World War.
Blacklist ranking better news for Cook Islands
Tuesday 8 March 2016 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands now appears on only eight EU Member States’ national blacklists of non-EU non-cooperative tax jurisdictions – a significant advance for the country as an international financial centre.
Congratulations from Speaker
Tuesday 8 March 2016 | Published in Local
International Women’s Day is generally a celebration of respect, acknowledgement, appreciation and love towards women for actions in women’s economics, political and social achievements.
Major boost for climate change work
Tuesday 8 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Cook Islands’ bid to become resilient to climate change has received a major boost after the country became the first in the Pacific to receive access to Green Climate Fund (GCF) readiness funding.
Pa Enua teaching positions filled
Tuesday 8 March 2016 | Published in Local
All teaching positions in the outer islands have been confirmed this school year.
Women celebrate big day
Tuesday 8 March 2016 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands will join the rest of the world in celebrating International Women’s Day today.
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