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Te Maeva Nui marks big year in style
Tuesday 12 May 2015 | Published in Local
Secretary of the Ministry of Cultural Development Sonny Williams (left) is working closely with Terry Rangi and John Tumutoa of the Business Trade and Investment Board to create another spectacular Te Maeva Nui cultural extravaganza for the 50th self-governance celebrations. Organisers say that in keeping with the occasion, Te Maeva Nui will be bigger and brighter this year.
Norman weighs into debate with warning to government
Tuesday 12 May 2015 | Published in Politics
Lawyer and former politician Norman George says the people of Aitutaki deserve an apology for Sunday flight promises not honoured by the former Democratic Party government.
Banking initiative launched
Tuesday 12 May 2015 | Published in Local
A Pacific Islands Regional Initiative (PIRI) aimed at increasing financial inclusion in the Pacific Islands was launched last week.
Festival celebrates 'crowning glories'
Tuesday 12 May 2015 | Published in Local
The biggest national event of the year, Te Maeva Nui will be bigger and brighter this year as the nation celebrates 50 years of self-governance.
The ride of a lifetime takes off
Tuesday 12 May 2015 | Published in Local
Today is the day for all keen cyclists to ride over to the airport on Rarotonga and take part in the first ever ‘Runway Ride’.
Nursing force acknowledged
Tuesday 12 May 2015 | Published in Health
The achievements and valued contributions of Cook Islands nurses will be celebrated this week as part of International Nurse Day today, May 12.
Trip about more than renewable energy
Tuesday 12 May 2015 | Published in Politics
A parliamentary delegation from New Zealand and the Cook Islands had more to talk about than renewable energy projects when they visited Penrhyn and Manihiki this week.
Scare tactics and spin?
Monday 11 May 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Job loss figures and the prediction of an exodus of more than 500 Aitutaki residents from a possible ban of Sunday flights to the island have been labelled a spin and ‘scare tactics’.
New collaboration promotes women
Monday 11 May 2015 | Published in Local
A new collaboration between the government and private sector is giving rise to better support systems for Cook Islands business women.
Chicken magic out of the box
Monday 11 May 2015 | Published in Local
Auckland artist resident in Rarotonga Sam Thomas and his box of mystery magic tricks attracted the interest of young Zion as the pair strike up an instant friendship.
Petrol drops below $2
Monday 11 May 2015 | Published in Local
To celebrate 50 years of self-governance in the Cook Islands, the Energy Centre in town is dropping petrol prices to $1.99 a litre.
World Red Cross Day a success
Monday 11 May 2015 | Published in Local
Red balloons and red outfits stood out at the grassy area opposite the Banana Court on Friday.
Six dishonesty cases dealt with
Monday 11 May 2015 | Published in Crime
Six dishonesty cases were brought before Justice of the Peace Carmen Temata on May 7, in the High Court at Avarua.
Banking initiative for region
Monday 11 May 2015 | Published in Economy
A Pacific Islands Regional Initiative (PIRI) aimed at increasing financial inclusion in the Pacific Islands is being launched this week.
Talking hands
Saturday 9 May 2015 | Published in Local
They come from two entirely different cultures, speak two entirely different languages. But despite that they have found a way to communicate and are getting along like a house on fire.
Manihiki and Penrhyn going renewable
Saturday 9 May 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
NEXT week a parliamentary delegation from New Zealand and the Cook Islands will travel to Manihiki and Penryhn to formally open New Zealand funded renewable energy projects.
Businesses call for continued Sunday flights
Saturday 9 May 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Aitutaki business people want the Prime Minister and the leaders of the three political parties to make an immediate joint national policy statement enshrining the freedom of Cook Islanders and visitors to fly to the island on Sundays.
A runway ride for the history books
Saturday 9 May 2015 | Published in Local
The 50 days for 50 years campaign is offering locals the ride of a lifetime with a free cycle on the airport runway on Tuesday morning.
Road works moving along
Saturday 9 May 2015 | Published in Local
Driving into town was a test of patience this week with road works bringing traffic to a crawl around the Avarua-round-about.
Week focuses on road safety
Saturday 9 May 2015 | Published in Local
Members of the Cook Islands Road Safety Council (CIRSC) have been spreading the safety message from a booth in town this week as part of Road Safety Awareness Week.
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