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Training for heavy machinery users
Sunday 1 March 2015 | Published in Local
A workshop to train pa enua heavy machinery operators to maintain newly-donated machinery will begin on Monday.
OCI put up own Vaipae candidate
Sunday 1 March 2015 | Published in Politics
One Cook Islands have announced they will put forward their own candidate in the Vaipae-Tautu by-election, raising questions about the strength of the Opposition coalition.
PM talks anniversary with McCully
Sunday 1 March 2015 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands 50th anniversary of self-governance was on the agenda when the Prime Minister met with New Zealand’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Murray McCully, in Auckland on Thursday (our time).
Aitutaki kitten thrives on love
Sunday 1 March 2015 | Published in Local
A reminder of Valentines Day is alive and well on Aitutaki, thanks to the quick reactions of a team from the Esther Honey Centre.
Interest expenditure low
Sunday 1 March 2015 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands Government’s low debt level means the country’s general interest expenditure compared to revenues is low, at an estimated 1.6 per cent on average between the fiscal years 2015 and 2017.
New gear to hook fishing offenders
Sunday 1 March 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
The Ministry of Marine Resources in Aitutaki has been presented with some new equipment for detecting fisheries offences on Aitutaki.
Distressed cow sparks reform calls
Sunday 1 March 2015 | Published in Local
Complaints about a neglected, bellowing cow tethered in Arorangi has sparked calls to reform animal welfare law to make penalties tougher for animal abuse and neglect in the Cook Islands.
Historic flight brings visitors to Aitutaki
Friday 27 February 2015 | Published in Local
A subsidiary of Hainaan Airlines called CAISSA has made history by completing the first charter flight operation from Beijing to Bora Bora (via Papeete) and Aitutaki.
Stable outlook for country confirmed
Friday 27 February 2015 | Published in Economy
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has affirmed its 'B+/B' credit rating for the Cook Islands, saying the country’s economic outlook remains stable.
Fruit find raises bio-security issue
Friday 27 February 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Ministry of Agriculture officials are concerned about the increased risk of bio-security risks after prohibited fruit was found in a charter flight passenger’s luggage on Aitutaki last week.
Big shoes to fill in Vaipae-Tautu
Friday 27 February 2015 | Published in Politics
The Democratic Party has big shoes to fill in Vaipae-Tautu, and the party expects to announce a candidate to contest the seat next week.
Twelve in court on drink-driving charges
Friday 27 February 2015 | Published in Crime
Twelve people charged with drink-driving appeared before Justice of the Peace John Kenning in the High Court on Thursday last week.
Busy week of promotions
Friday 27 February 2015 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands travel promotion team from Rarotonga had a busy week in the US before jetting off to Europe early this week.
January visitors short of record high
Thursday 26 February 2015 | Published in Local
Data released by the Statistics Office showed that a total of 6621 tourists arrived in the Cook Islands in January this year, 196 fewer than in the same month last year.
Bike smash kills woman
Thursday 26 February 2015 | Published in Local
A 37 year old Pue resident died on Sunday after her motorcycle was involved in a collision with a car near the Hartal Store at Upper Tupapa.
Presentation pleases Prime Minister
Thursday 26 February 2015 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna spoke on behalf of the Cook Islands to the New Zealand Government on Tuesday (our time) this week, asking for more flexibility in New Zealand superannuation laws.
Puna's NZ super presentations 'positive'
Thursday 26 February 2015 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna says his presentations to the New Zealand Parliamentary Select Committee on the Social Assistance (Cook Islands, Niue, Tokelau) bill were very positive and well received.
Marae Moana gathers momentum
Thursday 26 February 2015 | Published in Local
More than three years since Prime Minister Henry Puna first announced plans for ‘Marae Moana’ the proposed Cook Islands Marine Park, little progress has been made.
Seven in court on assault charges
Thursday 26 February 2015 | Published in Crime
Seven people charged with assault appeared before Justice of the Peace John Kenning in the High Court on Thursday, February 19.
Policies about protection too
Thursday 26 February 2015 | Published in Politics
Hydrographic policies are not only about navigation, but protecting the waters of Pacific nations.
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