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Cost of living increases major concern for CIWA
Thursday 23 April 2015 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Workers Association (CIWA) president Anthony Turua says he is deeply concerned that increases in the cost of living have not been addressed in the last six years.
Passion sparks enquiring minds at careers expo
Thursday 23 April 2015 | Published in Education
Passionate professionals and enquiring minds came together on Tuesday in an explosion of knowledge, wisdom and fun at Careers Expo 2015.
Two sides to purse seining story, says PM
Thursday 23 April 2015 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna has warned protestors that they should listen to both sides of the story on the growth of the Cook Islands’ controversial purse seine fishing industry before making their minds up on the issue.
High Commissioner has wide experience
Thursday 23 April 2015 | Published in Politics
Foreign Minister Murray McCully has named diplomat Nick Hurley as New Zealand’s new High Commissioner to the Cook Islands.
Maeva Nui transport well covered, says PM
Thursday 23 April 2015 | Published in Politics
The government has its bases covered for the transport needs of people from the Pa Enua for the Cook Islands’ 50th anniversary Maeva Nui celebrations, says Prime Minister Henry Puna.
Most businesses open Anzac Day
Thursday 23 April 2015 | Published in Local
After Saturday’s dawn parade for Anzac Day commemorations at the Cenotaph at the Ministry of Justice, most businesses on the island will open their doors for trading.
PM welcomes public to a special Anzac service
Wednesday 22 April 2015 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna wants to extend an open invitation to the public to attend the Anzac dawn service on Saturday morning.
Taking the 'copy' out of copyright
Wednesday 22 April 2015 | Published in Local
Creative souls from all over the Cook Islands will gather today in an effort to learn more about protecting their artistry.
Revamped event marks special Anzac Day
Wednesday 22 April 2015 | Published in Local
Rarotonga’s traditionally separate RSA and civil Anzac Day commemorations have been combined into one this year to create a special 100th Anzac Commemoration programme.
Generous artist lends a helping hand
Wednesday 22 April 2015 | Published in Local
Rarotonga’s Creative Centre was delighted to accept a big cheque on behalf of artist and designer, Loretta Reynolds and the Cook Islands Trading Corporation last week.
Aitutaki voters air views on Sunday flights
Wednesday 22 April 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Today’s the day the people of Aitutaki will decide whether Sunday flights to and from their island will continue.
Assault charge withdrawn
Wednesday 22 April 2015 | Published in Crime
Four people charged with assault appeared before Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams in the High Court on Thursday April 16.
Colourful ceremony a tribute to soldiers
Wednesday 22 April 2015 | Published in Local
Queen’s Representative Tom Marsters has joined in a tribute in Wellington to the 464 Cook Islands soldiers who enlisted and served the Empire during World War One.
Study centre gives Manihiki residents new opportunities
Tuesday 21 April 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Manihiki residents wanting to improve their education now have the services of a University of the South Pacific study centre.
Pa Enua boys and girls broaden horizons
Tuesday 21 April 2015 | Published in Education
Last night Pa Enua girls and boys split up to attend two separate career events designed to meet gender-specific needs.
MMR misses deadline for information request
Tuesday 21 April 2015 | Published in Politics
The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) has failed to respond on time to an Official Information Act request for details behind a controversial purse seine fishing deal with a Korean company.
T-shirts say it all for purse seine protestors
Tuesday 21 April 2015 | Published in Local
Tinned fish don’t breed – that’s the message from protestors gearing up with colorful custom-made t-shirts ahead of Friday’s march against purse seine fishing.
Youngsters get message about water
Tuesday 21 April 2015 | Published in Local
Bright young sparks are putting their thinking caps on around Rarotonga this month as part of efforts to preserve Rarotonga’s precious water supply.
Ponia gets brief ban from travel
Tuesday 21 April 2015 | Published in Politics
Ministry of Marine Resources Secretary Ben Ponia has been given a warning and told to stand down for overseas travel until June.
Crosses honour WW1 soldiers
Monday 20 April 2015 | Published in Local
461 crosses bearing the names of Cook Islands soldiers who contributed in New Zealand’s war effort was the centrepiece of the Cook Islands Soldiers of World War One (CISWWO) Commemorative Ceremony at the Beehive in Wellington last Thursday.
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