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Sanitation meeting for tourism today
Tuesday 2 September 2014 | Published in Local
Tourism operators and stakeholders are invited to attend a presentation today on new sanitation system regulations to be introduced in the Cook Islands.
Volunteer call out for rubbish round up
Tuesday 2 September 2014 | Published in Environment
Round up your family, friends, sports team and social groups and lend your helping hands to the ‘Rubbish Round Up’ initiative by the Pacific Islands Conservation Initiative (PICI).
“Over the reef” fuel project ongoing
Tuesday 2 September 2014 | Published in Local
A joint proposal to supply Rarotonga with bulk fuel from a large tanker through an “over the reef” pipeline is continuing to work its way through government bureaucracy.
British to blame for obesity in Pacific
Tuesday 2 September 2014 | Published in Health
British colonisers turned Pacific Islanders into some of the fattest people in the world by trying civilise them with fried food, a study by Oxford University has found.Islanders on Nauru and the Cook Islands in the Pacific have the highest levels of obesity in the world.
Outboard motors for Rakahanga
Tuesday 2 September 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
After much anticipation and eagerness the people of Rakahanga finally realised the fulfilment of their dreams when five brand new outboard motors for their five villages eventually landed.
Fun loom bands to raise funds
Monday 1 September 2014 | Published in Local
Members of the Titikaveka Girl Guides have been having loads of fun with the latest craze of creating loom bands.
Make way for the Thunder Club
Monday 1 September 2014 | Published in Local
Two of Rarotonga’s distinguished gentlemen are looking forward to feeling the wind in their hair when they hit the road on their new toys.
Championing the development aspirations of island states
Monday 1 September 2014 | Published in Local
José Graziano da Silva is an American-born Brazilian agronomist and writer. He has authored several books on agriculture issues, and in 2011 he was elected Director General of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), becoming the first Latin American ever to hold the post. In this piece, originally appearing in the Huffington Post, da Silva takes up the cause of small island states, their role in a modern world, and how the FAO is addressing their needs – including programmes right here in the Cook Islands.
Countdown to the New Zealand election
Monday 1 September 2014 | Published in Politics
With only three weeks to go until the New Zealand election, the High Commission has issued a guide for voters in the Cook Islands.
Milestone meeting of 'NZ-Realm' country leaders
Monday 1 September 2014 | Published in Economy
Leaders of ‘NZ-Realm’ countries including Cook Islands Prime Minister Henry Puna discussed the difficulties of their countries being heard in their own right around the table at international meetings.
High numbers of road accidents a concern for local police officers
Monday 1 September 2014 | Published in Crime
Police will be stepping up their traffic control procedures after attending to five motor vehicle accidents in two days.
Tuna Talks
Monday 1 September 2014 | Published in Environment
Anika Hunter had something fun to smile about when she hooked up this travelling tuna artwork while in Apia.
It's in our DNA to conserve the ocean: Puna
Monday 1 September 2014 | Published in Environment
Prime Minister Henry Puna has urged Pacific island states to look to their culture to find the motivation to preserve and conserve their ocean resources.
No monopoly agenda, says fuel firm
Saturday 30 August 2014 | Published in Local
A foreign-based fuel firm says its efforts to enter a new sector of the energy market is not part of a broader agenda to monopolise the industry in the Cook Islands.
Akura fishing charters set for expansion
Saturday 30 August 2014 | Published in Local
Local recreational fishing company Akura Charters is expanding its offering of fishing-related activities, thanks to the acquisition of two new boats.
Computing class targets tech newbies
Saturday 30 August 2014 | Published in Education
A continuing education class hopes to bridge the technology gap for those new to the world of computing.
Police officer awarded for excellence
Saturday 30 August 2014 | Published in Local
Passion and dedication in serving the community has earned a local police officer the Council of Women in Policing’s award for excellence in policing in the Asia Pacific Region.
Election: Petitions begin Monday
Saturday 30 August 2014 | Published in Politics
Finalisation of the next government of the Cook Islands is imminent, with the beginning of the High Court’s petition hearings next week.
Oil spill training in Samoa
Friday 29 August 2014 | Published in Local
A three-day training programme in the management of oil spills has culminated in the deployment of a containment boom around the Pacific Jewel cruise ship.
Crash runaway fined, loses licence
Friday 29 August 2014 | Published in Crime
Fleeing the scene of a crash has left a Nikao man without a licence.
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