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Landowners plan objection to Te Mato Vai
Friday 13 February 2015 | Published in Politics
The Takuvaine water catchment committee of landowners will lodge an objection with the Minister of Infrastructure Teariki Heather and the High Court in order to gain time for proper consultation on use of their land for the Te Mato Vai project.
PM shifts blame for George lawsuit
Friday 13 February 2015 | Published in Politics
‘Let the court decide’ was the message from both Norman George and Prime Minister Henry Puna following George’s announcement yesterday that he plans to sue the Cook Islands Government for $4 million.
Milestone moment
Friday 13 February 2015 | Published in Education
Former Arorangi School student Paeru Rima (right), who now lives in Auckland, is back on the island to be part of the Arorangi School centennial celebrations.
Vaipae-Tautu mourns loss of a leader
Friday 13 February 2015 | Published in Local
The Democratic Party caucus has announced the death of Democratic Party candidate for Vaipae-Tautu Kete Ioane in Auckland yesterday.
Apii Te Uki Ou pupils say 'domo arigato'
Thursday 12 February 2015 | Published in Education
With grant funds from the Japanese Government under its assistance for ‘grassroots’ human security projects, Apii Te Uki Ou will soon have a new block of sturdy classrooms.
Growers plant seeds of success
Thursday 12 February 2015 | Published in Local
Improving co-operation between local growers to boost the local produce market is the goal of a group who had their first successful meeting last week.
Plans to launch Cook Islands honours list
Thursday 12 February 2015 | Published in Local
As part of its celebration of 50 years of self-government, the Cook Islands government hopes to launch its own honours list to congratulate a wide range of individuals for their contribution to the nation.
Sexual health key to development
Thursday 12 February 2015 | Published in Health
The key to development of the Cook Islands is addressing issues around reproductive health.
Domo arigato from Apii Te Uki Ou
Thursday 12 February 2015 | Published in Politics
A special traditional turou welcome was held at Apii Te Uki Ou yesterday morning to say ‘domo arigato’ to the Japanese Government for their generous contribution towards the rebuild of some of the Turangi school’s classrooms.
George sues government for $4 million
Thursday 12 February 2015 | Published in Politics
Lawyer and former politician Norman George says he is looking forward to his day in court after suing the Cook Islands Government for $4 million.
Reform key to country's future
Wednesday 11 February 2015 | Published in Politics
Political reform is necessary for the future development of the Cook Islands.
Foundation helps bring stories to life
Wednesday 11 February 2015 | Published in Local
The Cook Foundation has donated $2000 toward the printing and publication of a book about Cyclone Martin.
Politician an inspiration
Wednesday 11 February 2015 | Published in Politics
One of the longest-serving women in politics in the world – and the longest-serving in the Pacific – is in Rarotonga this week to champion the call for more women to run for office.
Busy agenda for Development Partners Meeting
Wednesday 11 February 2015 | Published in Politics
The rest of this week is set to be busy as the fifth annual Development Partners Meeting continues in Rarotonga today.
Call to end 'band-aid'
Wednesday 11 February 2015 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands needs to stop ‘band-aid’ donations, is the call coming from the Democratic Party as the development partners meeting proceeds this week.
Old soldier's headstone is now safe
Wednesday 11 February 2015 | Published in Local
The headstone of a World War One returned serviceman discovered lying half buried on the beach in front of the ‘Brych Yard’ cemetery has been relocated to a cemetery for former servicemen beside the Rarotonga RSA.
Te Kukupa refit ready by April
Tuesday 10 February 2015 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Police patrol boat Te Kukupa is still in Cairns, Australia, undergoing an extensive third refit and will return to Cook Islands waters soon.
Sanitation and energy focus of EU
Tuesday 10 February 2015 | Published in Local
A drive to improve sanitation in the Cook Islands is the focus of European Union Ambassador Andrew Jacobs, who will be on Rarotonga to attend the Development Partners meeting this week.
Budget policy up for release
Tuesday 10 February 2015 | Published in Politics
The latest budget policy statement setting out the strategic agenda for finance for the next financial year has been finalised by Cabinet.
Japanese grants to aid Pa Enua
Tuesday 10 February 2015 | Published in Politics
Contracts for Japan’s grant assistance for three grassroots human security projects in the Cook Islands will be signed today, one of several key events happening this week as part of the Development Partners Meetings on Rarotonga.
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