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Cooks join Pacific plan to control albacore fishery

Friday 24 October 2014 | Published in Environment

The Cook Islands will support an agreement designed to give Pacific nations more control over the region’s albacore tuna fishery says MMR Secretary Ben Ponia.

MMR supply resource kits for local schools

Friday 24 October 2014 | Published in Education

The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) will officially handover the new Teachers’ Resource Kit on Fisheries for the Cook Islands today.

Aitutaki yoga-SUP retreat goes global

Thursday 23 October 2014 | Published in Health

World Renowned photographer Eugene Tan from Australia is capturing the magic of yoga and stand-up paddle boarding across the magical Aitutaki lagoon which has already generated a storm of interest from across the globe.

Humour used to help tackle youth issues

Thursday 23 October 2014 | Published in Local

Kiwi Comedian Mike King has bee delivering barrels of laughs on the island to help raise funds for Te Vaerua Community Rehabilitation.

Wonder Bra' a work of art

Thursday 23 October 2014 | Published in Local

Health funding set to increase

Thursday 23 October 2014 | Published in Health

Minister of Health Nandi Glassie has announced funding for health initiatives will be given an increase in the 2014-15 budget, which is expected to be tabled in Parliament later this month.

Bra-lliant creations!

Wednesday 22 October 2014 | Published in Local

Colourful and creative bras, all to raise awareness of breast cancer, have been entered in for the Think Pink Bra Competition.

No more excuses to litter at Avarua school

Wednesday 22 October 2014 | Published in Environment

There will be no excuses for littering at Avarua primary school with the instalment of a new recycling station donated by CITC, as part of their environmental conservation programme.

Marine staff get cooking

Wednesday 22 October 2014 | Published in Local

Ministry of Marine Resources staff got cooking at the World Food Day market last Friday.

Impressive support for breast cancer awareness

Wednesday 22 October 2014 | Published in Health

Fundraising campaigns this month for the Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation have been impressive with many local businesses and groups showing their support through various fundraising efforts.

Volunteer brigade better protected

Wednesday 22 October 2014 | Published in Local

Members of the invaluable Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade are now better protected to fight fires.

Cabinet finalises 2014-15 budget

Wednesday 22 October 2014 | Published in Politics

The Government has put the final touches on the 2014-15 Budget which will see a small underlying budget surplus in 2014-15, says Minister Mark Brown.

Donation arrives at 'perfect time' for Creative Centre staff and students

Wednesday 22 October 2014 | Published in Local

Creative centre’s adult students, staff and volunteers will be enjoying their newly refurbished veranda by the end of this week all thanks to CITC Building Centre and Rotary Club of Rarotonga.

Demos look into Parliament controversy

Wednesday 22 October 2014 | Published in Politics

Democratic Party Leader Wilkie Rasmussen says he is seeking advice on whether further action should be taken regarding the Government’s inaugural sitting of Parliament.

George slams police integrity

Wednesday 22 October 2014 | Published in Politics

Lawyer Norman George is slamming the conduct of police in relation to two key investigations involving two of the nation’s leading politicians.

Free training in public speaking and presentations

Tuesday 21 October 2014 | Published in Education

Free ‘Love your Coast’ Presentation Delivery and Public Speaking workshops for athletes, sports coordinators, coaches and anyone else involved in the sporting community are being delivered all this week at the CISNOC offices in Nikao.

NGOs receive Social Impact Funds

Tuesday 21 October 2014 | Published in Local

Twelve non-government organisations signed on to receive grants through the Social Impact Fund (SIF) yesterday for projects that will make a significant impact on the wellbeing of vulnerable people and villages in the community.

Schools in after holiday fun

Tuesday 21 October 2014 | Published in Local

After two weeks of fun in the sun – Cook Islands school students returned to their classrooms and school work.