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MMR trying to mislead, says Allsworth
Tuesday 17 November 2015 | Published in Local
Manihiki islanders have confirmed that no consultations on the EU purse seining agreement have been held with them yet.
Leaders add weight to fishing protest
Tuesday 17 November 2015 | Published in Local
Traditional leaders of the Koutu Nui have thrown their weight behind NGOs and community groups opposed to granting the European Union four purse seining licenses to fish in Cook Islands waters.
Just two months left for Esther Honey
Tuesday 17 November 2015 | Published in Local
The community has come out swinging against the government move to turf out the Esther Honey Foundation from its current location.
Couple drown in kayaking tragedy
Tuesday 17 November 2015 | Published in Local
A German couple’s Rarotongan holiday turned to tragedy after their bodies were found in the Papua passage in Vaimaanga on Sunday afternoon.
Prime Minister back on The Rock
Monday 16 November 2015 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna will be shaking off his sea legs when he arrives back on Rarotonga tomorrow, returning from a voyage around the outer islands.
Commitment honoured
Monday 16 November 2015 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Government has made good on their commitment to the Miss Pacific Islands pageant by confirming $20,000 in sponsorship for the event.
No gag quite big enough for this media mogul
Monday 16 November 2015 | Published in Local
It just doesn’t seem to sit right, doesn’t it? What I am talking about is the George Pitt “gagging” order.
Working for a cleaner environment
Monday 16 November 2015 | Published in Local
The annual Bank of the South Pacific Go Green Campaign was a huge success amongst schools in the Cook Islands on Friday.
Search on for missing kayakers off Vaimaanga
Monday 16 November 2015 | Published in Local
Two people are missing after a kayaking trip reportedly went wrong in Vaimaanga yesterday afternoon.
Govt shuts down on info release
Monday 16 November 2015 | Published in Local
Recent events indicate the government is increasingly tightening the release of information to the public – this time information related to travel by the prime minister over the last 12 months.
New protest at fishing deal planned
Monday 16 November 2015 | Published in Local
With another multi-million dollar fishing deal about to be signed with the EU, the people of the Cook Islands are set to wave their placards and banners against purse seine fishing in another protest march against the government.
The lady arrives late
Monday 16 November 2015 | Published in Local
Doubt cast on safety of Paris trip
Monday 16 November 2015 | Published in Local
Plans for Prime Minister Henry Puna and a team of climate change officials to attend a UN conference in Paris are being re-evaluated in the light of the catastrophic terrorist attack on Paris. (Full story on page 10.)
James Bond still has what it takes
Saturday 14 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
When it comes to spy movies, James Bond tops them all. The world’s longest-running movie series is based on the fictional character of MI6 agent James Bond, “007,” who originally appeared in a series of books by the late Ian Fleming. The 24th movie was released this month to thunderous applause from around the world.
Kuki visit teaches important lessons
Saturday 14 November 2015 | Published in Local
Years 1 to 6 students of Takitumu School were highly excited to have “Kuki” the Bank of the Cook Islands mascot and friends visit their school this week for a follow-up visit to their “Jubilee Jump Start” programme which was launched last month.
Language has power to hurt or heal
Saturday 14 November 2015 | Published in Local
Have you ever been growled at, and felt worthless, shamed or embarrassed as a result?
Humpbacks: the future
Saturday 14 November 2015 | Published in Local
Recovery to 2014 – IWC In 2014 IWC undertook a detailed assessment of the population trends of the Oceania sub-population, from which they excluded the east Australian sub-stock E1 (IWC 2014 Annex H). See Figure 4 for a graphical summary of the assessment.
Government once again under siege
Saturday 14 November 2015 | Published in Local
Well, things have been heating up recently and a furore has erupted concerning the publication of the contents of a draft legal opinion by Dr Alex Frame concerning Cook Islands government spending.
Paddles display stunning artwork
Saturday 14 November 2015 | Published in Local
Vaka Eiva paddles have been splashed with the stunning colours, carvings and designs of diversity in this year’s Matson Vaka Eiva 2015 Paddle Art Exhibition.
Childcare centre already in demand
Saturday 14 November 2015 | Published in Local
A newly-established childcare facility opened its doors to the public for the first time in Upper Tupapa last Monday.
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