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Welfare Act amendments passed
Monday 10 November 2014 | Published in Politics
Parliament has approved amendments to the Welfare Act 1989 now making it easier for local pensioners seeking reinstatement of their pension if they have lost eligibility for being out of the Cook Islands for more than six months.
Criminalising gays 'unfair': Pa Ariki
Monday 10 November 2014 | Published in Local
A Cook Islands paramount chief says it is unfair and unjust for gay people to be treated as criminals due to who they love and how they express that love.
Nature provides hurdles in Pacific MUA voyage
Monday 10 November 2014 | Published in Culture
It took longer than expected, but three ocean-voyaging canoes from Fiji, Cook Islands and Samoa finally arrived in Port Macquarie at 7am on Friday morning.
Archives, new books at national library
Monday 10 November 2014 | Published in Education
If you are looking to trace your family tree or researching and looking for archive images, the national archives team are currently located at the national library at the culture centre in Tupapa.
Cancer survivor cured by natural remedy
Saturday 8 November 2014 | Published in Health
A man claims has been cured of prostate cancer by using a natural remedy from Nepal. However, the remedy used by the survivor is a contentious one.
High achievers awarded for year of learning
Friday 7 November 2014 | Published in Education
After a long year of hard work, effort, and pain, Tereora College senior students were pleased to be acknowledged and commended by teachers, parents, and family at their annual prize giving.
Cook Islands set to sign up to Tuna limits
Friday 7 November 2014 | Published in Environment
Tuna fishing limits are set to be signed by the Cook Islands – a significant step as a nation with one of the largest fishing areas among Pacific countries.
School kids find used nappies at Nikao beach
Friday 7 November 2014 | Published in Environment
20 nappies and 66 kg of rubbish were found at Nikao beach and picked up by Papa’aroa School students learning with Marae Moana and Love Your Coast.
HSBC job losses confirmed
Friday 7 November 2014 | Published in Local
About 10 local employees will lose their jobs as HSBC announces plans to close the doors on Cook Islands operations.
Relief as budget is passed
Friday 7 November 2014 | Published in Politics
Relief was felt by the Government when the 2014/2015 budget passed with full support from members of both the Cook Islands Party and One Cook Islands Party.
Women officers say meitaki to family
Thursday 6 November 2014 | Published in Local
“Thank you. You mean the world to us. Without your support we will not be doing what we love doing for our people.”
Cook Islands intellectual property framework under development
Thursday 6 November 2014 | Published in Culture
WORLD INTELLECTUAL Property Rights Organisation representatives will be conducting a scoping mission in the Cook Islands as part of its assistance in the development of an Intellectual Property Framework for the Cook Islands.
Staff keep up with survey technology
Thursday 6 November 2014 | Published in Technology
Field staff who are required to assist in the set out and maintenance of civil work sites including road works along with local technicians are among a group taking advantage of the ‘survey and set out’ short course on offer at the Faculty of Trades and Technology.
Historic agreement on Tuna fishing
Thursday 6 November 2014 | Published in Environment
A HISTORIC agreement will see countries like the Cook Islands take more control over swiftly depleting Tuna fishing stocks.
Issues discussed at speech competition
Thursday 6 November 2014 | Published in Education
Communicating your ideas in front of an audience takes a lot of courage and practice, these qualities were seen in Nukutere students at their English speech competition held last Friday October 31.
Putting money away for a rainy day
Thursday 6 November 2014 | Published in Economy
The Governments of Samoa, Tonga, Cook Islands, Vanuatu and the Marshall Islands have called for an extension to the Pacific Catastrophe Risk Insurance Pilot (PCRIP), which was renewed for its third term on November 1st 2014.
New lineup for Demo Party
Thursday 6 November 2014 | Published in Politics
Leadership in the Democratic Party is a team affair with three names taking up major spots in the party’s frontline.
HSBC Cook Islands branch closing doors
Thursday 6 November 2014 | Published in Economy
Job losses could face local employees as HSBC announces plans to close the doors on the Cook Islands branch.
Government defends budget attacks
Thursday 6 November 2014 | Published in Politics
The Government fought back against criticism from the opposition as the second reading of the latest budget continues.
Push to support Bob Boyd Memorial event
Wednesday 5 November 2014 | Published in Local
The Rotary Club of Rarotonga will be hosting their annual fundraiser, the Bob Boyd Memorial Gold Ambrose Tournament next Saturday November 8 at the Rarotonga Golf Course in Nikao, with tee off starting at 1pm and 3pm.
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