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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.
SBMA offers opportunities
Saturday 21 November 2015 | Published in Local
As part of its national capacity building and training in the seabed minerals sector, the Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) is supporting an initiative to offer a variety of training opportunities to candidates from developing states over the next few years.
NZ welcomes stance on tax information
Saturday 21 November 2015 | Published in Local
The New Zealand government has welcomed the Cook Islands’ commitment towards implementation of automatic exchange of information (AEOI) for tax purposes.
Protesters to walk again today
Saturday 21 November 2015 | Published in Local
Concerned individuals will today march towards their goal of a purse seining-free Cook Islands.
Apii Te Uki Ou makes a splash
Saturday 21 November 2015 | Published in Local
Apii Te Uki Ou kids made a splash yesterday morning when the lucky youngsters got to cool off at the school’s annual swimming sports day.
Tiare festival kicks off
Saturday 21 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The 2015 Tiare Festival Week was launched yesterday at the Maire Nui Drive Market in downtown Avarua.
Oldest resident loved a good laugh
Saturday 21 November 2015 | Published in Local
Mama Caroline Daniel puts her longevity down to the Almighty – but one suspects it also has something to do with the fact she enjoys a good laugh.
Extra-happy day for college graduates
Saturday 21 November 2015 | Published in Local
It was a happy day for the 12 Year 11 Titikaveka College graduates when they received acknowledgment for their academic performances throughout the year.
QR visit big occasion for Palmerston
Saturday 21 November 2015 | Published in Local
The official opening of the new Palmerston Island solar power station was a momentous occasion in more ways than one.
Awards a first for Cook Islands
Saturday 21 November 2015 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Education (MoE) in partnership with Internal Affairs and the Cook Islands National Disability Council have announced the first ever Meitaki Attitude Awards event, to be held at the Punanga Nui market on Tuesday, December 1.
Miss PNG wants to make a difference
Saturday 21 November 2015 | Published in Local
Miss Papua New Guinea is 24 year old Abigail Havora and she will represent her country atthe Miss Pacific Islands 2015 to be held on Rarotonga early in December.
Heather withdraws Demo support for Bishop
Saturday 21 November 2015 | Published in Local
Democratic Party leader William “Smiley” Heather has apologised for a comment he made in support of One Cook Islands leader Teina Bishop, who faces a serious charge of corruption.
Puna off to Paris for climate change meeting
Saturday 21 November 2015 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna will this weekend lead the Cook Islands delegation to the United Nations climate change COP21 conference to be held in Paris at the end of this month.
Gay ceremony barred in Arorangi
Saturday 21 November 2015 | Published in Local
‘Not in our backyard’ is the message from traditional leaders who have barred a local same-sex couple from renewing their vows in Arorangi this weekend.
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