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Cooks to learn from seabed mining refusal
Saturday 21 June 2014 | Published in Environment
Refusal of consent for what would have been the first seabed mining project in New Zealand may have both positive and negative implications for the Cook Islands seabed minerals plans.
Students present pitches in Dragon's Den
Saturday 21 June 2014 | Published in Local
Four teams of enterprising students from Tereora College made their bid to win funds to develop their budding businesses during Thursday night’s Dragons Den event.
Network meets to promote equality
Friday 20 June 2014 | Published in Local
Members of a regional network striving to promote gender equality within the Pacific Police agencies have been meeting in Rarotonga this week.
Cooks' trio learning diplomacy
Friday 20 June 2014 | Published in Local
Three Cook Islands women are in Geneva, Switzerland as part of a diplomacy programme organised by the Diplo Foundation of the University of Malta.
Kidnap accused released on bail
Friday 20 June 2014 | Published in Crime
Bail was granted for kidnap accused Christopher Lewe Michael Rimamotu and more charges have been laid against him.
Regional fishing fee increase could benefit Cooks
Friday 20 June 2014 | Published in Economy
A drive by a group of Pacific Island states to increase fishing fees could lead to a future boost in revenue for the local fishery, says the head of the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR).
Technology plays a part in election
Friday 20 June 2014 | Published in Politics
Technology is being used by like never before in the current 2014 election campaign.
Marital rape in, witchcraft out
Friday 20 June 2014 | Published in Crime
Crown Law is overseeing the draft of a new Crimes Bill, a major project involving the help of specialist drafters from the Australian Attorney-General’s Office.
Crown Law office reviewing MP flights
Friday 20 June 2014 | Published in Politics
Opinion from the Crown Law office is being sought by Parliament on a long-standing practice where certain MPs are financially reimbursed for a one-way flight home upon the dissolution of Parliament.
CIFA supports local fishers
Thursday 19 June 2014 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Fishing Association has released its annual report, which includes details on a number of requests intended to support small scale fishers in Rarotonga and the Pa Enua.
Returned rego plate would make a great story
Thursday 19 June 2014 | Published in Crime
Clem Fortes says if he can get his wife’s vehicle registration plate back from New Zealand, it will make a great story to tell the grandkids.
Public urged to report road issues
Thursday 19 June 2014 | Published in Local
Issues with the quality of roadwork after construction takes place under the Te Mato Vai water project should be reported to officials, says the project manager.
Competition winners speak at conference
Thursday 19 June 2014 | Published in Education
Winners of a school essay and poem competition about female leadership read their pieces out to delegates at a regional police conference yesterday.
Patrol boat offer for the Cook Islands
Thursday 19 June 2014 | Published in Local
After 25 years in service, police patrol boat Te Kukupa is slated to be replaced thanks to the Australian government’s recently revamped $NZ2.15 billion Pacific Patrol Boat programme.
Student to make 'big biz' pitch
Thursday 19 June 2014 | Published in Local
Students from Tereora College will be making their business plan pitches today as part of the Cook Islands second-ever Dragon’s Den event.
Search for water leaks on Rarotonga
Thursday 19 June 2014 | Published in Local
One of the most important elements of the upgrade of the Rarotonga water supply is about to get underway.
Stolen rego plate under investigation
Wednesday 18 June 2014 | Published in Crime
Cook Islands Police Service says it is investigating the alleged theft of a local vehicle registration plate, which has appeared on Facebook in the hands of two New Zealand men.
Manikins donated to Surf Lifesaving Council
Wednesday 18 June 2014 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Water Safety and Surf Lifesaving Council is looking forward to offering realistic CPR training after receiving four new manikins this week.
Students learn about sustainability
Wednesday 18 June 2014 | Published in Education
Students at Tereora College were given the opportunity yesterday to learn about energy sustainability being employed in traditional Cook Islands culture, but with a modern twist.
Flu vaccine delay concerns pharmacist
Wednesday 18 June 2014 | Published in Health
More than 600 people have been unable to receive their influenza vaccination because a New Zealand manufacturer is refusing to freight its product to Rarotonga.
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