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Questions over EHF site homes
Tuesday 24 November 2015 | Published in Local
The government plans to build two new homes for Te Kukupa maritime staff next door to the Esther Honey Foundation clinic in Nikao, it has been revealed.
Family Law Bill up for public discussion
Tuesday 24 November 2015 | Published in Local
Members of the public will be able to air their views about a law set to drastically change the power of the state to intervene in family life this week.
True Pacific spirit as racing begins
Monday 23 November 2015 | Published in Local
The party has started!
Puna in Paris for climate talks
Monday 23 November 2015 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna is set to attend what is hoped will be the most significant climate change meeting in Paris today.
Mos on parade for a great cause
Monday 23 November 2015 | Published in Local
Mofest, a fun-filled day of music and Movember activity, will support men’s health this week.
New bid to gauge state of tourism
Monday 23 November 2015 | Published in Local
In a bid to strengthen its tourism statistics and research programme, the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation launched some innovative projects last week. The launch followed several months of preparation including testing of surveys with industry operators, and revision and refinement of the questions. The initiatives include the Cook Islands Business Confidence Index and Survey, Accommodation Monitor and a room stocktake.
Grandma Wichman just keeps on giving
Monday 23 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
It’s safe to say that at 83, most grandmothers are definitely not thinking about picking up a hammer and doing some building.
Workshop teaches tsunami readiness
Monday 23 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Cook Islands may have a lower tsunami threat than other vulnerable countries in the Pacific Ocean, but we remain in the danger zone.
Ararua teachers celebrate graduation
Monday 23 November 2015 | Published in Local
It was a proud day for the teachers of Araura Primary when along with their families, they came together with teachers from other schools on Aitutaki to celebrate graduating from the University of the South Pacific in Rarotonga.
Rally delivers message to government
Monday 23 November 2015 | Published in Local
Policy change needed to boost investment
Monday 23 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Cook Islands should consider policies that will boost investment in the country, says Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) chief executive officer Teariki Vakalalabure.
Revenue staff member suspended
Monday 23 November 2015 | Published in Local
The Revenue Management Division has suspended a staff member while it completes an internal investigation into a complaint made by a businesswoman.
Hundreds march against purse seining
Monday 23 November 2015 | Published in Local
A RALLY of 300 protestors marched through Avarua on Saturday calling out to the government to put a stop to purse seine fishing in Cook Island waters.
Esther Honey row heats up
Monday 23 November 2015 | Published in Local
Minister of Finance Mark Brown is criticising the Esther Honey Foundation for launching an aggressive media campaign rather than talking to the government about their tenancy issue.
Proposed eviction is plain mean
Saturday 21 November 2015 | Published in Local
Dear Editor, It is sad that mean-spirited actions by petty bureaucrats have led to the proposed eviction of the Esther Honey clinic.
SPCA sheds light on permanent base issue
Saturday 21 November 2015 | Published in Local
Dear Editor, In regard to Saturday and Monday’s front page articles on the Esther Honey Foundation having to move, I would just like to clarify a couple of things.
Thoughts of Aitutaki in the cold and rain
Saturday 21 November 2015 | Published in Local
In this three month trip overseas from our home in Aitutaki, we are literally having an awesome time. Although we talk about the Cook Islands constantly, think about floating in the turquoise lagoon under a clear blue sky while gray skies here spit cold rain, we are in awe of the patterns Creator has laid before us on this trip.
Winslet perfect fit in The Dressmaker
Saturday 21 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
There aren’t many movies that you want to watch over and over again.
Pupils show off their writing skills
Saturday 21 November 2015 | Published in Local
To end the year off for Te Uki Ou’s Room 1 students, teacher Katie Des Forges presented her class of 22 with a writing project on the following topics: My year at Apii Te Uki Ou, What I am looking forward to next year, and “Christmas.” Here is what they had to say…
Impacts of mining the ocean floor
Saturday 21 November 2015 | Published in Local
The Precautionary Principle gained international recognition as Principle 15 of the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro in 1992.
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