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We're grateful to France, says prime minister
Tuesday 15 March 2016 | Published in Local
Patricia Barton has been confirmed as the honorary consul of France to the Cook Islands.
Fishing law-breakers intercepted
Tuesday 15 March 2016 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) is investigating a number of fishing infringements, following this month’s successful joint maritime surveillance mission Operation Tautai.
Thieves exposed on social media
Tuesday 15 March 2016 | Published in Local
Faced with a rising crime rate on Rarotonga, members of the community have taken matters into their own hands.
Trading vessel completes voyage
Monday 14 March 2016 | Published in Local
The controversial trading vessel Tiare Taporo has completed its maiden voyage to the Northern Islands.
Fundraiser for cyclone-hit Fiji
Monday 14 March 2016 | Published in Local
Approximately $12,000 wasraised by a fundraiser held at Maire Nui Gardens as part of a Fiji Cyclone Winston appeal over the weekend.
Disabled women encouraged to sue skills and talents
Monday 14 March 2016 | Published in Local
WOMEN from all walks of life turned up in numbers to attend the launch of the “Sew Simple Project” held at Are Pa Metua Centre on Friday.
Tukutuku panels showcase best of Maori art
Monday 14 March 2016 | Published in Local
New Zealand High Commissioner Nick Hurley met with Foreign Secretary Tepaeru Herrmann on Friday to hand over three tukutuku panels created during the Matariki Maori Art Exhibition.
Ministers on normal agenda
Monday 14 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Discussions on the pending bills and issues which are expected to top the agenda for the first parliament sitting will be the major assignment for the nation’s cabinet ministers this week.
Traditional knowledge base misplaced
Monday 14 March 2016 | Published in Local
This is part two of a series of columns by Te Tuhi Kelly. It ponders the place and relevance of traditional lore in the Cook Islands today.
School chooses its own 'ambassadors'
Saturday 12 March 2016 | Published in Local
Twelve year seven and eight students were awarded positions as ambassadors at Apii Te Uki Ou this week.
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).
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