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PM discusses aid project with Chinese ambassador
Wednesday 14 August 2013 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna met with the Chinese ambassador during the first of a series of bilateral discussions in Wellington during an evening meeting on Sunday.
420 pets treated for parasites
Wednesday 14 August 2013 | Published in Local
More than 400 pets were treated for parasites on the first day of a one-off programme by the Cook Islands Society for the Protection of Cruelty to Animals (CISPCA).
Theatre gets louder, sharper, clearer
Wednesday 14 August 2013 | Published in Local
“If you have to make a film, you must make it loud,” says Morrie Morrison, technician extraordinaire at Empire Cinemas in response to the new 2D and 3D technology.
Early detection can save lives
Wednesday 14 August 2013 | Published in Health
Prostate cancer is a debilitating disease that affects one in every nine males over the age of 70 and one in every six males over the age of 76.
Pukapuka dictionary goes live
Wednesday 14 August 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
A dictionary of the Pukapukan language is now online.
NCD screening for the outer islands
Wednesday 14 August 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
A screening programme for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) will be rolled out in the outer islands by the end of the year.
Aitutaki residents trade in old fridges
Wednesday 14 August 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Around 30 Aitutaki households took advantage of the government’s fridge/freezer replacement programme last month.
Snap election call 'bizarre'
Wednesday 14 August 2013 | Published in Politics
Opposition Leader Wilkie Rasmussen’s call for a snap election has been described by Prime Minister Henry Puna as “bizarre”.
Rasmussen on Tuariki's split
Wednesday 14 August 2013 | Published in Politics
Opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen is calling Cook Islands Party (CIP) Murienua candidate Kaota Tuariki’s move to the party a “desertion of the Democratic Party”.
Call for PM to step down
Tuesday 13 August 2013 | Published in Politics
Opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen is calling for a snap election, saying the Prime Minister should step down because he has lost control of the government.
Bishop 'let off too easily': MP
Tuesday 13 August 2013 | Published in Politics
Democratic Party MP Selina Napa has criticised the government’s reaction to corruption allegations against cabinet minister Teina Bishop, saying he should be removed from cabinet.
New members on tourism council
Tuesday 13 August 2013 | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands Tourism Industry Council held its annual general meeting (AGM) at Muri Beach Club Hotel last Tuesday.
Photo booth petition gaining momentum
Tuesday 13 August 2013 | Published in Culture
The petition to include Island Booth in next year’s Te Maeva Nui has more than 200 signatures so far.
Celebrating one vision, one voice
Tuesday 13 August 2013 | Published in Culture
Okotai Orama, Okotai Reo is the message from Queensland, Australia, to all Cook Islanders celebrating Te Maeva Nui this month.
Free kai for Youth Day
Tuesday 13 August 2013 | Published in Local
The Assemblies of God Youth are celebrating International Youth Day by offering a free breakfast in downtown Avarua tomorrow.
Towers to collect weather data
Tuesday 13 August 2013 | Published in Local
Towers to measure the weather have been installed on Rarotonga and Mauke.
Mixed report on coastal fisheries
Tuesday 13 August 2013 | Published in Local
A new report on the status of reef and near-shore fisheries of Pacific Islands has delivered a mixed verdict about their health.
64th year for Geneva Conventions
Tuesday 13 August 2013 | Published in Health
The International Committee of Red Cross celebrated its 64th year of the Geneva Conventions on Monday.
Researchers find healthy marine life
Tuesday 13 August 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Healthy coral and plenty of fish were some of the findings of researchers who recently returned from an expedition to survey parts of the marine park.
Mangaia displays its culture
Monday 12 August 2013 | Published in Culture
Six puna (constituencies) took part in Te Maeva Nui celebrations in Mangaia last week by showcasing their competitive spirit.
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