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Tuna fishery to be certified 'sustainable'
Thursday 17 October 2013 | Published in National
The Cook Islands Albacore longline fishery is entering full assessment to be measured against the internationally recognised Marine Stewardship Council’s (MSC) standard for a well-managed and sustainable fishery.
Fish for World Food Day
Thursday 17 October 2013 | Published in National
In support of World Food Day, local fishers in Rarotonga are being invited by the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) to take part in the event by selling their fish at the Punanga Nui Market from 8am to 12pm on Friday.
Record Tourism Awards entries
Thursday 17 October 2013 | Published in National
Forty-seven entries have been received for the 2013 Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Awards, an increase of 25 per cent over the number of entries received for 2011.
Education ministry reports on goals
Thursday 17 October 2013 | Published in National
Progress of national education goals was discussed with stakeholders across the country, at the Ministry of Education recently.
Specifics needed on seabed minerals
Thursday 17 October 2013 | Published in National
More specific information would further debates around seabed minerals, according to Pacific Islands Conservation Initiative’s (PICI) programme manager.
Youth select projects for Indian aid
Thursday 17 October 2013 | Published in National
Cook Islands youth have played the vital role in the recent short-listing of projects that hope to receive funding from the government of India.
Ambulances may go to outer islands
Thursday 17 October 2013 | Published in National
The arrival of two second-hand ambulances in Rarotonga is one step closer to providing another ambulance to one of the outer islands.
Westpac warns customers to be vigilant against fraud
Thursday 17 October 2013 | Published in National
Westpac Cook Islands has seconded the Financial Intelligence Unit’s recent warning regarding the rise of online fraud and is encouraging customers to be aware of an increase in hoax emails, phone calls and SMS texts.
Spam emails target customers
Thursday 17 October 2013 | Published in National
An email scammer claiming to be from ANZ Bank has been circulating a spam email ‘notification’.
Ocean conservation expert shares ideas on CI marine park
Thursday 17 October 2013 | Published in National
The leaders of the Ui Ariki and Koutu Nui recently held informal discussions with Cook Islander Dr Takiora Ingram to seek her views on the development of the Cook Islands Marine Park and other marine resource policy issues.
Chinese company responds to Demos fishing
Wednesday 16 October 2013 | Published in National
A foreign fishing company has responded to a Democratic Party letter asking for information on dealings with government ministers and officials.
'Spot on' search and rescue
Wednesday 16 October 2013 | Published in Local
A search and rescue mission launched over the weekend in response to an alert from a yacht 150 miles northeast of Aitutaki has been deemed a false alarm.
Cookies go wild!
Wednesday 16 October 2013 | Published in Local
Cook Islands rugby league members (from left) cultural attach Ina Tapurau, Daniel Fepuleai, Tyrone Viiga and coach David Fairleigh get cosy with wallabies at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster, England.
Apology
Wednesday 16 October 2013 | Published in National
In Monday’s issue of Cook Islands News a letter (Independent audit needed for CIFA?) published under the pseudonym “Give CIFA a red card” was published.
Brogan turns body builder
Wednesday 16 October 2013 | Published in National
First time bodybuilder Eddie Brogan will take to the stage for his debut this Friday as part of the Cook Islands Bodybuilding Associations fundraiser to send a team to the South Pacific Bodybuilding Championships.
Fifth time lucky for Kiwi angler
Wednesday 16 October 2013 | Published in National
It took five trips, but in the end, Kiwi angler Brad Raven (centre) finally caught his prized blue marlin.
Ura ra creation has WOW factor
Wednesday 16 October 2013 | Published in National
‘Ura rA’, a garment inspired by the Cook Island dance costume and created by Rachel Hockin, a Master of Design Innovation student, was selected for the South Pacific section of the recent World of Wearable (WOW) arts show.
Cook Islands resorts pick up trophies
Wednesday 16 October 2013 | Published in National
Two Cook Islands resorts have picked up awards in the World Travel Awards this month.
Pacific maritime transport conference begins
Wednesday 16 October 2013 | Published in National
The Cook Islands Ports Authority is proudly hosting the 38th annual Pacific Maritime Transport Alliance (PMTA) Conference in Rarotonga which begins today and runs until Friday.
Passing of the torch for Virtues Project
Wednesday 16 October 2013 | Published in National
A week-long Virtues Project mentorship concluded with a passing of the torch to the new management of the international association last week.
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