National
Citizen ceremony bittersweet for local couple
Thursday 27 November 2014 | Published in Local
For one Cook Islands family yesterday’s citizenship ceremony was a bittersweet celebration.
Consultations on future of Cook Islands longline fishery
Thursday 27 November 2014 | Published in Economy
The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) has just released the draft Large Pelagic Longline Fishery Plan for public comment.
Perception survey on Cook Islands police
Thursday 27 November 2014 | Published in Crime
Results of a community survey starting this week will enable Cook Islands police to plan better community policing strategies.
Vanilla farmers get boost
Thursday 27 November 2014 | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands Vanilla industry is set to receive a boost with a new scheme and allocation of funding to assist the industry.
'We all need to work together to end all violence against women'
Thursday 27 November 2014 | Published in Health
White Ribbon Day was commemorated yesterday with the clear message of ending violence against women.
Partnering to end violence against women
Tuesday 25 November 2014 | Published in Crime
Michael Potts, Australian High Commissioner to New Zealand with Accreditation to the Cook Islands shares his views through this opinion piece on elimination of violence against women.
Blooming flowers colour up Te Mire Tiare events
Tuesday 25 November 2014 | Published in Culture
Colourful flowers woven into neck and head ei and a variety of rare pot plants brightened and graced the Maire Nui Drive yesterday as part of the Mire Tiare festival organised by the Ministry of Culture.
Mitiaro drama continues
Tuesday 25 November 2014 | Published in Politics
Mitiaro Election drama continues as a High Court date to rehear the petition on the Mitiaro seat has not been set.
PM raises the level of engagement with China
Tuesday 25 November 2014 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands and China have pledged to work more closely together to strengthen their ties and elevate the level of cooperation to a new level of engagement.
Jet setting cabinet
Monday 24 November 2014 | Published in Politics
The majority of Cabinet is not on the rock this week with many taking advantage of Parliament’s break by attending offshore meetings.
Researchers receive 'Sir Thomas Davis Te Patu Kite Rangi Ariki Health Research Fellowship'
Monday 24 November 2014 | Published in Education
Health Research Council of New Zealand’s (HRC) new Pacific career development award, the Sir Thomas Davis Te Patu Kite Rangi Ariki Health Research Fellowship worth $300,000 was offered for the first time this year to support high quality Pacific health research in priority areas.
'Love your coast' delivers litter education
Monday 24 November 2014 | Published in Environment
Help Keep beaches rubbish-free, the way they should be.
China's president invites Pacific island allies to ride the Chinese 'express train' of development
Monday 24 November 2014 | Published in Politics
China's president has announced a range of initiatives to increase Beijing's engagement with eight countries in the Pacific region.
PM signs off on $4.1 million from China
Monday 24 November 2014 | Published in Politics
The Government of the People’s Republic of China has provided the Cook Islands with a fresh grant of $4.1 million, under the umbrella of economic and technical cooperation between the two countries.
Foreign worker abuse increasing: CIWA
Monday 24 November 2014 | Published in Economy
Employers continue to abuse foreign workers who fill labour shortages, says CIWA president Anthony Turua.
Vaka Eiva brings new innovative technology
Saturday 22 November 2014 | Published in Technology
Supporters at this year’s Vaka Eiva competition are in for a treat, even if they aren’t on the island!
Meeting aims to improve geospatial information in the Pacific
Saturday 22 November 2014 | Published in Environment
The purpose of this meeting is to discuss and outline a regional strategy for advancing geospatial information development and encouraging regional collaboration.
'Lover of putting clothes on the line'
Saturday 22 November 2014 | Published in Education
Today we share different types of written work shared by grade five students of St. Joseph School. Meitaki maata to the students for sharing their work and grade five teacher Helena Tiere for providing the student’s work.
Young men learn life skills
Saturday 22 November 2014 | Published in Education
Young men taking part in the Youth Leadership Programme are making improvements after five days of intense military drills and theoretical training. The programme will teach the young men discipline, leadership and organisational skills. The 30 young men have a strict schedule, beginning with early morning exercises, specific physical session, chores and theory lessons. They are expected to make their own beds, wash and iron their clothes and be presentable prior to their learning sessions. The young men are learning different values daily such as honesty and respect. “At the beginning of the week the boys showed a bit of attitude and uneasiness, but I have noticed more discipline and structure in the young men,” says IT manager and physical training instructor Aporo Kirikava. The young men have been taught to make direct eye contact, maintain a suitable posture and speak in respectful manner when addressing all programme staff.
Anger addressed at workshop
Saturday 22 November 2014 | Published in Health
An anger management workshop organised by the Rotaianga Men’s Support Centre will be run next week parallel with White Ribbon Day. “Harnessing the emotions is the focus of the workshop,” says Bob Kimiangatau, Manager of the Rotaianga Centre. Individuals taking part in the workshop will be taught how to deal with their emotions and identify what triggers their anger.
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