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Northern natural energy project takes shape
Saturday 11 October 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
he solar project for the Northern Group has commenced in Pukapuka and Rakahanga with two weeks completed.
Visible community support for breast cancer awareness
Saturday 11 October 2014 | Published in Health
It was all hands on deck for volunteers and Westpac bank employees at the annual street appeal day for the Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation.
University collaboration brings new ideas
Saturday 11 October 2014 | Published in Education
In collaboration with the University of The South Pacific (USP), The University of Queensland Business School is carrying out projects set to bring a range of future benefits to Rarotonga.
More support for mental health services needed
Saturday 11 October 2014 | Published in Health
Developing and endorsing a useful mental health policy and plan is one of two key action plans the Cook Islands adopt to improve its delivery of mental health services.
Pearl promotion promises a “one-of-a-kind” affair
Saturday 11 October 2014 | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands black pearl industry will be the focus of tonight’s exotic ‘Marina Long Table Dinner’ – an event designed to put our local product on the international stage.
PM issues Ebola advisory
Saturday 11 October 2014 | Published in Health
The Prime Minister has issued a national advisory to provide assurances to the public that Government authorities are maintaining a vigilant watch over the spread of the Ebola virus, which broke out mainly from the West Africa region.
Machinery agreement with CCECC signed
Saturday 11 October 2014 | Published in Economy
A fleet of heavy machinery is set to be deployed to all of the inhabited outer islands after the signing of a deal between government officials and a delegation from the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC).
'No-drop' policy raised in court
Saturday 11 October 2014 | Published in Crime
Progression in an ongoing issue in the Cook Islands justice system of victims withdrawing their complaint in domestic violence cases has come to a stand-still in two cases appearing in the High Court on Thursday.
'Cooks benefits from US tuna deal'
Saturday 11 October 2014 | Published in Economy
Ministry of Marine Resources Secretary Ben Ponia says a tuna fishing deal hammered out between Pacific Nations and the United States could provide a significant boost in local fisheries revenues.
Giving spirit
Friday 10 October 2014 | Published in Local
Marie Frances of the Te Vaerua Community Rehabilitation Inc. gratefully accepted a donation of $10,000 from Munokoa Purea on behalf of the Cook Islands Disabled Society.
Third probation sentence after alcohol-fuelled assault
Friday 10 October 2014 | Published in Crime
Alcohol was again identified as fuelling an assault after a Justice of the Peace sentenced a man to his third probation supervision term.
Text line open for breast cancer awareness donations
Friday 10 October 2014 | Published in Health
In a first for the Cook Islands, people who want to give money to the Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation this year will be able to text their donation.
MMR to begin e-reporting trial
Friday 10 October 2014 | Published in Technology
Electronic reporting trial for tuna fishery will begin after the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) and the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) formalise a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
Cook Islands Police Service makes its mark in Pacific Policing
Friday 10 October 2014 | Published in Local
In recent years the Cook Islands Police Service has been recognised as one of the best police services in the Pacific.
Fresh faces
Friday 10 October 2014 | Published in Politics
The seriousness of politics was cast aside for a portion of Wednesday evening’s inaugural sitting of the 48th session of Parliament.
Pensioners to receive money 'within days'
Friday 10 October 2014 | Published in Politics
A number of embattled pensioners collecting New Zealand superannuation are on the verge of claiming victory after the passing of an income tax amendment by Parliament.
Puna wins confidence of majority of MP's
Friday 10 October 2014 | Published in Politics
Opposition MP’s outraged, call confidence vote ‘illegal’
Luscious lips!
Thursday 9 October 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
Skilled fisherman Kaina Karaponga of the village of Tukao in Manihiki shares a smooch with this 50kg humphead wrasse – also known as a Napoleon fish.
EIT donates nursing books to the Cook Islands
Thursday 9 October 2014 | Published in Health
Student nurses in the Cook Islands have lots of extra reading to look forward to, with staff from EIT’s School of Nursing donating textbooks to support their three-year training programme.
Donation helps to tell Cyclone Martin story
Thursday 9 October 2014 | Published in Local
he National Council of Women has donated $1000 to help fund the production, publication, and distribution of a book about Cyclone Martin, expected to be in circulation by the end of this year.
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