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Neves says goodbye to Cook Islands
Tuesday 15 December 2015 | Published in Local
A controversial figure with a trademark grin, Financial Secretary Richard Neves will be remembered for making a significant impact on the Cook Islands’ financial and economic systems.
Competition puts life into island Christmas
Tuesday 15 December 2015 | Published in Local
The Deck the Halls competition was a huge success and certainly put a spark into the island’s Christmas festivities.
Cook Islands MPs build connections on NZ visit
Tuesday 15 December 2015 | Published in Local
New Zealand High Commissioner Nick Hurley met with first term Cook Islands’ MPs last Friday to hear about their recent visit to New Zealand.
Murienua MP tables purse seining petition
Tuesday 15 December 2015 | Published in Local
The signatures of over 4,000 Cook Islanders opposed to the controversial growth of the purse seine fishing industry in our waters were finally tabled in parliament yesterday.
Snagged propeller cripples cargo ship
Tuesday 15 December 2015 | Published in Local
Outer islands cargo vessel Lady Moana was yesterday unable to motor after a suspected shipping rope or purse seining net was caught in the ships’ propeller, crippling the vessel at sea.
New look at compulsory helmets
Tuesday 15 December 2015 | Published in Local
Members of Parliament want to ensure the death of a young man on our roads over the weekend will not be in vain, calling for a select committee to be set up to look at making helmets compulsory in the Cook Islands.
Contestants light up Avarua
Monday 14 December 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The final day of Miss Pacific Islands Pageant on Saturday got off to a bright and exciting start with a colourful display courtesy of the float parade through town.
Ambulance at the bottom of the cliff
Monday 14 December 2015 | Published in Local
LOCAL VIEWPOINT By Te Tuhi Kelly National Coordinator Cook Islands Red Cross I notice domestic violence has been rearing its ugly head again of late. I believe that domestic violence is the ambulance at the bottom of the cliff.
Anthony's academic acumen awarded
Monday 14 December 2015 | Published in Local
Anthony Vavia (pictured right) has been awarded a 2015 Prime Ministers Pacific Youth Award in the category of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Training Institute say 'ka kite' to departing staff members
Monday 14 December 2015 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute has said ka kite to two valuable members of its staff.
Power reliant on the grid
Monday 14 December 2015 | Published in Local
Te Aponga Uira has closed applications for new gross metering and independent power producer facilities and could extend the ban to include domestic solar electricity generating systems once the island’s grid reaches full capacity.
Tropical Christmas in Raro
Monday 14 December 2015 | Published in Local
Christmas is only just around the corner and there are some more exciting events coming up this week to keep this years Christmas spirit alive.
Miss Pacific Islands crowned
Monday 14 December 2015 | Published in Local
The results are in and Miss Papua New Guinea has been handed the crown to reign as Miss Pacific Islands 2015.
Young man killed in bike crash
Monday 14 December 2015 | Published in Local
Police plead with drivers to heed safety messages after head on collision in Tupapa
St Joseph's honours top students
Saturday 12 December 2015 | Published in Local
The annual top achievers awards were presented to the most outstanding students at St Joseph’s School prize giving at the Catholic Cathedral on Tuesday this week.
Honu project well on the way
Saturday 12 December 2015 | Published in Local
The Honu Monument Project is making steady progress at the Cook Islands Ministry of Education building at Nikao, where two large stones are in the process of being moved to the Ministry of Education.
Frame report focuses on Pacific Schooners
Saturday 12 December 2015 | Published in Local
Readers may recall Florence Syme-Buchanan’s piece in the Cook Islands News on November 12, in which I commented on the edited version of Dr Frame’s draft opinion and surmised what the focus of that opinion was in view of large tracts of it having been removed.
Youth council elects new office bearers
Saturday 12 December 2015 | Published in Local
New volunteer office bearers for the National Youth Council is set to bring new energy and perspective to the organisation in its bid to tackle key issues in the Cook Islands.
In search of true Cook Islands cuisine
Saturday 12 December 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The world recognises Cook Islands for many things, but mostly for its beauty.
Recycled materials give Christmas cheer
Saturday 12 December 2015 | Published in Local
The National Environment Service (NES) in partnership with the Tropical Christmas committee will this week be displaying Christmas decorations made entirely of recyclable materials as part of its contribution to the festive season celebrations.
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