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CISNOC celebrates 28 years of sporting achievements
Thursday 5 March 2015 | Published in Local
The growth of sports in the Cook Islands and sporting achievements on and off the playing field was acknowledged in fine style on Tuesday when the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) celebrated its 28th birthday.
OCI candidate well respected on Aitutaki
Wednesday 4 March 2015 | Published in Politics
A community leader and mother of 12 will stand for One Cook Islands in the Vaipae-Tautu by-election set to be held at the end of the month.
Now they're officially New Zealanders
Wednesday 4 March 2015 | Published in Local
An intimate ceremony was held at Ngatipa yesterday morning where four local residents swore their oath of allegiance to New Zealand at a special citizen’s ceremony.
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.
Eighteen test positive for mosquito-borne virus
Wednesday 4 March 2015 | Published in Health
A total of 18 positive cases of the mosquito-borne disease chikungunya have been confirmed in the Cook Islands.
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.
New step in battling tax cheats
Wednesday 4 March 2015 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna has signed the Cook Islands' 19th Tax Information Exchange Agreement (TIEA) with the Czech Republic.
Possession to supply charge disputed
Wednesday 4 March 2015 | Published in Crime
Kahiki Rick Taua Tehaamatai faced charges of possession of a Class C drug, possession of a utensil for drug use and possession to supply when he appeared before Justice of the Peace Taepae Tuteru in the High Court last Thursday.
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.
Chinese bid for Te Mato Vai stage two
Tuesday 3 March 2015 | Published in Politics
China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation is making a bid to continue with work on Te Mato Vai by tendering for stage two of the $60 million water infrastructure project on Rarotonga.
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.
Families honour school leaders
Tuesday 3 March 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Pride overflowed at the Prince Edward Hall in Aitutaki when families and friends gathered to see the new Araura College student council inducted as school leaders on Friday.
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.
Ministers face a busy month
Monday 2 March 2015 | Published in Politics
Cabinet is set to sit this week after last week’s weekly meeting was cancelled due to several Ministers’ overseas engagements.
China could lift off-peak tourism
Monday 2 March 2015 | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands Tourism Corporation is investigating emerging markets in China and Japan in an effort to boost visitor numbers during the traditional off-peak months.
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.
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