National
Workshop targets climate change
Saturday 13 June 2015 | Published in Weather
A workshop held in Rarotonga this week is introducing a new training project to the people of the Cook Islands.
Expert helps with national climate change adaption
Saturday 13 June 2015 | Published in Weather
With expert advice, the Cook Islands government is identifying skills to support sustainable energy and climate change adaption.
Students get their hands dirty for greater good
Saturday 13 June 2015 | Published in Education
Secondary school students are learning to grow their own vegetables in an effort to reduce obesity levels in the Cook Islands.
Super hits $100 million mark
Saturday 13 June 2015 | Published in Local
THE COOK Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF) has reached a total value of $100,143,155 in members’ funds.
TIS happy about MSC certification
Saturday 13 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) has welcomed Cook Islands’ Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification for its albacore longline fishery.
Donate blood and save a life.
Saturday 13 June 2015 | Published in Local
World Blood Donor Day is celebrated every year on June 14, and this year the theme is “Thank you for saving my life.”
Swim with a whale - online
Saturday 13 June 2015 | Published in Local
For most visitors to the Cook Islands, the opportunity to swim with a humpback whale isn’t an option.
Youth lead litter campaign
Saturday 13 June 2015 | Published in Local
Youth are leading the charge in keeping Rarotonga litter-free.
Carving strong cultural links
Saturday 13 June 2015 | Published in Local
News of the week-long carving and weaving exhibition, set to start on Monday June 15 and run to Friday June 20, has been met with great enthusiasm by local schools in Rarotonga.
Sunday flights fuel debate
Saturday 13 June 2015 | Published in Politics
THE Opposition has accused the Government of playing ‘politics’ on the issue of Sunday flights to Aitutaki.
Retirement deals will cost $672,000
Saturday 13 June 2015 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands Government has provided $672,000 in next year’s Budget to provide for a set of one-off retirement packages for public servants aged 60 and over.
Protestors make final statement
Saturday 13 June 2015 | Published in Politics
It’s been a long road for anti-purse seine campaigners, but all their hard work finally came together yesterday.
Cooks the newest member of ILO
Saturday 13 June 2015 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands have made another national history by becoming the newest member of the International Labour Organisation (ILO).
'No more secrets' is PM's promise
Saturday 13 June 2015 | Published in Politics
Cook Islands Prime Minister Henry Puna has vowed that his government will not keep secrets from the people.
PM defends wife's Manihiki trip
Friday 12 June 2015 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna has shed light on allegations against himself and his wife of having used government money for personal purposes.
'Jubilee Jumpstart' for school students
Friday 12 June 2015 | Published in Education
As part of this year’s 50th anniversary celebrations, Government has put aside $230,000 and BCI will provide a further $20,000 to create the ‘Jubilee Jumpstart savings bond’.
Budget provides for health staff
Friday 12 June 2015 | Published in Politics
An extra $123,000 in next year’s Budget will be used to employ three additional health professionals in the Cook Islands. The money will be spent on appointing a paramedic on Rarotonga, a manager for mental health and a person to provide a rehabilitative service.
Boost for education
Friday 12 June 2015 | Published in Education
Education will benefit by $182,000 in this year’s Budget, to be tabled in Parliament on Monday.
Government shows Budget intent
Friday 12 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
THE GOVERNMENT has outlined its intentions for the 2015/16 Budget.
Gloves come off for round two...
Friday 12 June 2015 | Published in Politics
Politicians gathered again yesterday afternoon for round two in the ring of parliament.
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