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Opposition leader joins in the fray
Thursday 4 June 2015 | Published in Politics
Opposition leader William ‘Smiley’ has weighed into the controversy over Prime Minister Henry Puna’s reported intention to seek independence for the Cook Islands, saying Puna is now back-pedalling as fast as he can go.
Workplace checks combat obesity
Thursday 4 June 2015 | Published in Health
The Crown Beach Resort in Arorangi has joined the battle against non-communicable diseases and obesity by offering staff free health checks.
Environment Day to focus on litter
Thursday 4 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
THE NATIONAL Environment Service (NES) will observe World Environment Day on Friday.
French military to provide transport to Te Maeva Nui
Thursday 4 June 2015 | Published in Local
The French Government will provide military assistance to help the Cook Islands transport outer islands residents to Rarotonga for the Te Maeva Nui celebrations.
Project revives 'kia orana' values
Thursday 4 June 2015 | Published in Local
Reviving the spirit of ‘Kia Orana’ is a key objective of the soon-to-be-launched Kia Orana Values project established by the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation’s Destination Development team.
Independence story 'shoddy'
Wednesday 3 June 2015 | Published in Politics
PM’s media advisor Trevor Pitt has labelled as ‘journalistically shoddy’ a story which appeared on the Stuff news website at the weekend, claiming that the Cook Islands has been pushing for independence from New Zealand, at the cost of New Zealand citizenship.
Old laws challenge vehicle safety
Wednesday 3 June 2015 | Published in Local
Mechanics are in the spotlight this week as workshop inspections begin, but many aren’t happy with changes to the system of issuing warrants of fitness.
Mechanics face 'fitness' checks
Wednesday 3 June 2015 | Published in Local
Inspections for vehicle repair workshops wanting to apply to issue warrants of fitness will begin this week, under a new effort by police to standardise the WOF process.
Sails signal busy time for Avatiu
Wednesday 3 June 2015 | Published in Local
Harbourmaster Saungaki Rasmussen will be busier than usual as a bustling Avatiu harbour signals the start of the sailing season.
Stunning day greets cruise ship visitors
Wednesday 3 June 2015 | Published in Local
More than 300 tourists on board the cruise ship Paul Gaugin were treated to a stunning day on Rarotonga yesterday.
April visitors up on previous year
Wednesday 3 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Visitor arrivals in the Cook Islands are showing a steady rise.
Mosquito virus cases in decline
Tuesday 2 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
There has been a decline in the Chikungunya virus cases in the Cook Islands.
Chance to join survey cruise
Tuesday 2 June 2015 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) is seeking expressions of interest from Cook Islanders to take part in 2015/16 in GSR Belgium-sponsored survey cruises related to manganese nodule exploration in international waters, called Clarion Clipperton Zone (CCZ), northeast of Hawaii.
Water policy up for discussion
Tuesday 2 June 2015 | Published in Politics
A new draft water policy has been put to public consultation this week, with the aim of gauging how people feel about water chlorination.
Monitoring tools there, says MMR
Tuesday 2 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
THE MINISTRY of Marine Resources (MMR) says it has the tools to monitor the illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing in the Pacific waters.
Women politicians learn in Thailand
Tuesday 2 June 2015 | Published in Politics
Two Cook Islands politicians attended development and training opportunities in Thailand recently.
HOM job response 'overwhelming'
Tuesday 2 June 2015 | Published in Politics
The response to this year’s advertisements for Heads of Ministry positions has been ‘quite overwhelming’, says Public Service Commissioner and HOM selection panel chairman Russell Thomas.
Story got it wrong, says PM
Tuesday 2 June 2015 | Published in Politics
‘Appalled’ at online claims The Cook Islands is not pushing for independence from New Zealand as claimed in a story published online by the Stuff website, says Prime Minister Henry Puna.
PM committed to marine park plan
Saturday 30 May 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
PRIME Minister Henry Puna has reaffirmed his commitment for the proposed Marae Moana marine park. This week he told the leaders at the 71st session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) in Bangkok, Thailand about the ambitious plan.
New shelter takes shape beside port
Saturday 30 May 2015 | Published in Local
Good progress is being made rest hut or Are Tapaeanga at Avatiu harbour, with work now starting on putting up the building’s large rafters.
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