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Tradtional ceremony marks journey to manhood
Tuesday 9 February 2016 | Published in Local
The Arioka-Wiiliams family members along with friends gathered over the weekend to enjoy a double celebration of their son’s entry into manhood.
Renowned Cook Islands artist dies
Tuesday 9 February 2016 | Published in Local
Cook Islands artist and educator Ian David George died peacefully on Sunday (local time) at Sunset Road in Rotorua New Zealand surrounded by his anau and beloved wife Kay. He had been ill for the past two years.
Cook Islands commits to improve connectivity
Tuesday 9 February 2016 | Published in Local
Slow broadband faced by many on Rarotonga could be a thing of the past after Prime Minister Henry Puna committed the country to improve connectivity during his recent visit to New Zealand.
Confident in cable plan
Monday 8 February 2016 | Published in Local
The man behind the latest project to further bolster data connectivity in New Zealand is confident the project will be a success thanks to his company’s established position in Pacific Islands telecommunications.
Muri algal bloom bad for business
Monday 8 February 2016 | Published in Local
The Muri lagoon algae problem is affecting commercial businesses along the foreshore with hoteliers losing bookings from its spreading dark presence on the inshore sea bed.
FP Insurance positive about Cook Islands
Monday 8 February 2016 | Published in Local
Cook Islands consumers have a choice when it comes to insurance now that Federal Pacific Insurance (FPI) have started signing up local clients.
BSP kids squash programme launched
Saturday 6 February 2016 | Published in Local
BSP have proudly announced a new partnership with the Cook Islands Rarotonga Squash Club to sponsor a ‘BSP Kids Squash’ coaching programme.
Tourism promotes brand at US shows
Saturday 6 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Tourism Corporation made good use of annual shows in the United States this month to promote the destination.
Positive effects for Cooks from TPPA
Saturday 6 February 2016 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands is expected to be affected positively under the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement, says the chief executive officer for Business Trade and Investment Board Teariki Vakalalabure.
Benefits of zoning marine parks
Saturday 6 February 2016 | Published in Local
Zoning is a management strategy for protecting marine areas. A healthy, thriving marine ecosystem not only improves environmental health but also boosts tourism and reinforces the Cook Islands’ commitment to sustainable development. Zoning is currently being practiced in major marine protected areas around the world and represents a commitment to preserve marine biodiversity.
Water conservation programme in schools continues
Saturday 6 February 2016 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Local, National
The Water Conservation Programme in Schools will continue under the Te Mato Vai project.
Patito return to Muri lagoon
Saturday 6 February 2016 | Published in Local
Excavation by scraping algae off the Muri lagoon floor will be delayed until Thursday next week to allow the harvest of the highly sought after patito sea snail, which has returned to the area for the first time in four years.
DPM calls emergency cabinet, caucus meeting
Saturday 6 February 2016 | Published in Local
In an unusual move, a cabinet and Cook Islands Party caucus meeting was held at the home of deputy prime minister Teariki Heather yesterday lasting several hours.
Immigration decision will be appealed
Saturday 6 February 2016 | Published in Local
Immigration officials are expected to release by Wednesday next week a decision on the future of Samoan sportsman Afereti Iona who was convicted of common assault in the high court recently.
Captain receives lifetime achievement award
Friday 5 February 2016 | Published in Local
A Cook Islands certified and registered tall ship has won a prestigious award from Tall Ships America.
Bluesky adds Disney to Moana TV
Friday 5 February 2016 | Published in Local
Bluesky Cook Islands have announced the inclusion of the Disney channel to the line-up of programming on Moana TV.
Kukis in command
Friday 5 February 2016 | Published in Local
As kids in Avatea Primary school they would get into trouble for making paper planes and ‘flying’ these in the classroom.
Tiare Taporo licensed to trade
Friday 5 February 2016 | Published in Local
After sitting idle in Avatiu Harbour since November last year, Tiare Taporo has been issued a domestic shipping licence to begin carrying cargo and passengers in the Cook Islands.
Give raui greater mana
Friday 5 February 2016 | Published in Local
A traditional chief in Titikaveka says aronga mana have been waiting too long for the raui to be given greater mana and be legislated by Parliament – almost 20 years – and they’d like the ministry of Marine Resources to now move quickly on this.
FIU to investigate DPM
Friday 5 February 2016 | Published in Local
A Financial Intelligence Unit investigation into the activities of deputy prime minister Teariki Heather as a minister of the Crown is to shortly get underway now that a formal complaint has been lodged with the agency.
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