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Broadcasters train for disasters
Wednesday 4 March 2015 | Published in Local
Helping local broadcasters to keep safe and stay ‘on air’ during times of disaster is at the core of training in the Cook Islands this week as part of a National Broadcasters Climate and Disaster Resilience Project.
New Immigration head gets down to hard work
Wednesday 4 March 2015 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration’s new Principal Immigration Officer Kairangi (Nani) Samuela began work last week.
Police team up with MMR for training session
Wednesday 4 March 2015 | Published in Local
Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) and Maritime Police took part in a two-day workshop on fisheries compliance in Rarotonga last week.
No submissions on pipeline issue
Tuesday 3 March 2015 | Published in Local
Despite high profile opposition to plans for an over-the-reef fuel supply pipeline on Rarotonga, officials have not received any formal public submissions on the proposal ahead of the deadline tomorrow.
Women look to the future
Tuesday 3 March 2015 | Published in Local
Celebrating the achievements of Cook Islands women over the past 50 years and looking to the future will be the aim of a joint conference opening tomorrow.
Countries share marine park ideas
Tuesday 3 March 2015 | Published in Local
New Caledonia and the Cook Islands are in the same boat when in comes to marine conservation and this week the two island nations have had a chance to share their experience of planning national marine parks.
Four become true-blue Kiwis
Tuesday 3 March 2015 | Published in Local
Aitutaki resident Lawrence Richards has always been a fan of the All Blacks rugby team, but now he is a New Zealand citizen he says he is officially an All Blacks fan.
Proud moment for mother and son
Tuesday 3 March 2015 | Published in Local
It was a proud moment for Patricia Barton(centre) and son Nicholas (second from left) yesterday when they officially became New Zealand citizens.
Cow story has happy ending
Tuesday 3 March 2015 | Published in Local
The mystery behind an alleged neglected cow that sparked several complaints has been solved.
Old soldier's names difficult to find
Monday 2 March 2015 | Published in Local
Progress in finding out the names of Cook Island servicemen who died in World War Two has been frustratingly slow and difficult, says Rarotonga resident Bill East.
New shelter will enhance Avatiu port
Monday 2 March 2015 | Published in Local
Cruise ship passengers will soon have somewhere handy to shelter and rest and get information about the Cook Islands.
Te mana o te ura, imene Kuki Airani
Sunday 1 March 2015 | Published in Local
Drumbeats are sounding across the islands as village teams prepare for the 50th Te Maeva Nui cultural celebrations and competitions. However, long before the event to be held between July 23 and August 7, the annual composers’ competition and Dancer of the Year series will get everyone into the swing of things leading up to the jewel event of the Te Maeva Nui.
League results keep readers on the ball
Sunday 1 March 2015 | Published in Local
Online readers of the Cook Islands News are enjoying reading about everything from league games in Aitutaki and the recent arrival of the cruise ship, to the sale of monopoly telecommunications company Telecom Cook Islands. This week’s top 10 stories:
PhD thesis inspired by visit to jail
Sunday 1 March 2015 | Published in Local
MEG Perkins was prompted to undertake the study in 2009 when she visited Rarotonga for a family wedding and a bus tour took them past the prison at Arorangi.
Te Maeva Nui – crowning moments celebrated
Sunday 1 March 2015 | Published in Local
Te Maeva Nui 2015 will once again be the crowning jewel event of Cook Islands cultural pride and this year’s commemorations take on extra significance as the Cook Islands marks 50 years of self-governance.
Training for heavy machinery users
Sunday 1 March 2015 | Published in Local
A workshop to train pa enua heavy machinery operators to maintain newly-donated machinery will begin on Monday.
Aitutaki kitten thrives on love
Sunday 1 March 2015 | Published in Local
A reminder of Valentines Day is alive and well on Aitutaki, thanks to the quick reactions of a team from the Esther Honey Centre.
Distressed cow sparks reform calls
Sunday 1 March 2015 | Published in Local
Complaints about a neglected, bellowing cow tethered in Arorangi has sparked calls to reform animal welfare law to make penalties tougher for animal abuse and neglect in the Cook Islands.
Historic flight brings visitors to Aitutaki
Friday 27 February 2015 | Published in Local
A subsidiary of Hainaan Airlines called CAISSA has made history by completing the first charter flight operation from Beijing to Bora Bora (via Papeete) and Aitutaki.
Busy week of promotions
Friday 27 February 2015 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands travel promotion team from Rarotonga had a busy week in the US before jetting off to Europe early this week.
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