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Social media rejuvenates endangered language
Friday 21 November 2014 | Published in Culture
Concern that the Cook Islands Maori language will soon be lost has sparked a project to rejuvenate the language through social media and beyond.
Diplomatic relations with all Pacific Island Forum members complete
Thursday 20 November 2014 | Published in Politics
The Prime Minister’s action-packed month abroad has seen the formalisation of diplomatic relations with all of the Pacific Island Forum members completed.
India to boost Pacific funding
Thursday 20 November 2014 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands will receive almost double its present grant funding from the Government of India, following an announcement by its Leader, Narendra Modi, in Fiji on Monday.
Banana thief strikes in Turangi
Thursday 20 November 2014 | Published in Crime
A Turangi grower is fuming after discovering seven bunches of bananas were stolen from his plantation this week.
Court decision on Superfund welcome
Thursday 20 November 2014 | Published in Economy
Relief has been the reaction of workers and Government alike as a result of the Court of Appeal’s decision on the country’s superfund.
China and India court Pacific nations
Wednesday 19 November 2014 | Published in Politics
Rival suitors India and China step up their courtship of Pacific island nations this week when Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping head to Fiji following the Group of 20 summit in Australia.
Visitors satisfied with destination
Wednesday 19 November 2014 | Published in Economy
Visitors and holidaymakers continue to praise the Cook Islands as a holiday destination with many saying they would come again or recommend the islands to a friend.
New blood, and organics needed in agriculture
Wednesday 19 November 2014 | Published in Economy
Encouraging more part-time growers to complement the present small number of commercial growers in the Cook Islands is being advocated as one of the ways ahead for agricultural development.
Partners in development set to meet, visit Pa Enua
Wednesday 19 November 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
One of the big events already locked in to next year’s busy calendar to celebrate fifty years of self-government, is the annual Development Partners meeting.
A year of measured growth for Maritime Cook Islands
Wednesday 19 November 2014 | Published in Economy
Shipping as an industry may still be in the doldrums, but Maritime Cook Islands has enjoyed a year of measured growth in 2014 to date.
Youth development programme opens
Wednesday 19 November 2014 | Published in Local
After a successful pilot course delivered last year, the Cook Islands Police Service (CIPS) in association with the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) will be running a youth development course again this month.
Depopulation, teenage fertility and ageing need to be addressed: report
Wednesday 19 November 2014 | Published in Local
Depopulation in outer islands, teenage fertility and an increasing aged population needs to be addressed, says a recent report.
Palliative care services to improve
Monday 17 November 2014 | Published in Health
While palliative care programmes in the Cook Islands are still in the early stages of development – support in developing this service has been received from overseas experts.
Speaker settling into second term in Parliament
Monday 17 November 2014 | Published in Politics
Despite a “rough” start the speaker of the House is looking forward to Parliament resuming, and even more so to the 50th anniversary of Cook Islands independence. Speaker of the House Niki Rattle said despite a tough start to her second term as Speaker of Parliament she is more comfortable in the role. “I always remain impartial, but I always seem to get dragged into the mud – that’s the nature of politics.” But she said she is looking forward to the busy agenda.
Door shut on Pacific Business Mentoring Programme
Monday 17 November 2014 | Published in Local
The future of a business mentoring programme which has helped more than 150 Cook Islands businesses has halted due to a withdrawal of funding.
Three schools integrate in 2015
Monday 17 November 2014 | Published in Education
Arorangi Primary School has agreed to a proposal to integrate form one and two students from the Avatea and Nikao primary schools next year while the new ‘merger’ school is under construction.
Wheel generosity
Monday 17 November 2014 | Published in Local
When Anne Stapples was announced as the winner for a brand new BMX bicycle she decided to donate her winning prize to Rutaki school.
Chinese not to blame for leaky buildings
Monday 17 November 2014 | Published in Local
The head of the Cook Islands Investment Corporation, Tamarii Tutangata, told Radio New Zealand the problems with the Courthouse, the Police Headquarters and the Sports Arena in Rarotonga should not be blamed on the Chinese.
Workshop on labour force
Sunday 16 November 2014 | Published in Economy
The latest Labour and Economic Activity Report will be introduced at a public workshop next week.
Taporoporo ia te vai, natura
Sunday 16 November 2014 | Published in Education
Primary school students across the island have been putting pen to paper and exploring their creative writing skills.
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