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Women's meeting 'lacks grassroots focus'
Tuesday 22 October 2013 | Published in National
There are concerns that regional discussions do not include women at the grassroots of society.
Cooks lead gender equality talks
Tuesday 22 October 2013 | Published in National
The Cook Islands is playing a leading role in promoting gender equality according to organisors of the 12th Triennial Conference of Pacific Women.
Road Safety Council meets
Tuesday 22 October 2013 | Published in National
The recently reformed Road Safety Council is soon to complete its constitution.
Cook Islands aid review kicks off
Tuesday 22 October 2013 | Published in National
The now underway peer review of aid delivery in the Cook Islands hopes to improve the way money is allocated to different programmes in the country.
Water projects presented to NZ delegation
Tuesday 22 October 2013 | Published in National
The progress of water, waste and sanitation projects were presented to New Zealand Governor General Sir Jerry Mateparae yesterday.
Govt House welcomes Governor-General
Tuesday 22 October 2013 | Published in National
New Zealand Governor-General Sir Jerry Mateparae and Lady Janine Mateparae received an official welcome yesterday morning at Government House as part of their first official visit to the Cook Islands.
Cultural ties further strengthened
Tuesday 22 October 2013 | Published in National
The close cultural heritage between New Zealand and the Cook Islands was furthered strengthened yesterday when New Zealand Governor-General Sir Jerry Mateparae and his entourage visited with Cook Islands Ui Ariki and Aronga Mana.
Fire leaves Avatea shocked and shaken
Tuesday 22 October 2013 | Published in National
Avatea School staff was still in shock yesterday as they prepared alternative classrooms for the students in preparation for when school resumes.
School business challenge today
Tuesday 22 October 2013 | Published in National
Year 10 school children are being asked to don on their business hats and get ready for a challenge today at the Ministry of Education.
Police investigating fires, burglaries
Tuesday 22 October 2013 | Published in National
The fires at two schools on Sunday added to a very busy weekend for police who also responded to five reported burglaries and five excessive noise complaints.
PM to Japan, Glassie off to Philippines
Monday 21 October 2013 | Published in National
Prime Minister Henry Puna departed Sunday for a multi-national trip, beginning in New Zealand then on to Japan.
Youth plant garden at Social Centre
Monday 21 October 2013 | Published in National
A new planter box at Nikao Social Centre is the result of some hands-on fun organised by a local youth group.
Media a tool for gender equality
Monday 21 October 2013 | Published in National
Women and the media was the key focus of a preconference discussion at the University of South Pacific.
NZ Governor-General begins first visit
Monday 21 October 2013 | Published in National
New Zealand Governor-General Jerry Mateparae and Lady Janine Mateparae arrived yesterday to begin his first official visit to the Cook Islands.
A better way to improve economy
Monday 21 October 2013 | Published in National
Dear Editor, Higher standards of living and an improved quality of life for those living in the Cook Islands can only come through a growing Cook Islands economy.
MOIP discuss water project in China
Monday 21 October 2013 | Published in National
Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning officials have returned from a trip to China, where they surveyed materials to be used in Rarotonga’s $60 million Te Mato Vai water infrastructure project.
Two schools closed today
Monday 21 October 2013 | Published in Local
Nukutere College and Avatea School will be closed to all students today following yesterday’s destructive fires.
Nukutere hit by fire again
Monday 21 October 2013 | Published in Local
The Catholic community woke on Sunday morning to the tragic news that the west wing classrooms of Nukutere College had burned to the ground in the early hours – the same block that was destroyed by fire in 2006.
Cafe's excellence recognised
Monday 21 October 2013 | Published in National
Muri-based Deli Licious cafe has been awarded a certificate of excellence by travel website TripAdvisor.
Books donated for Manihiki school
Monday 21 October 2013 | Published in National
A New Zealand School has donated pre-used books to Manihiki primary school students.
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