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PM backs Tuariki, slams Demo leader
Friday 16 August 2013 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna has stepped forward to support Cook Islands Party candidate Kaota Tuariki in next month’s by-election in Murienua.
Software to help tsunami forecasting
Friday 16 August 2013 | Published in Technology
Cook Islands emergency stakeholders are better prepared for natural disasters after a three day training course.
Tax haven label 'absolute nonsense'
Friday 16 August 2013 | Published in Economy
Minister of Finance Mark Brown has come out in full defence of the nation’s financial industry in an article published by a regional business magazine.
Funding for homecare services
Friday 16 August 2013 | Published in Economy
Four homecare and nursing services have signed on for further funding from the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Cooks take part in WTO forum
Friday 16 August 2013 | Published in Economy
A regional workshop on trade and services as the main engine for economic growth was recently held in Vanuatu by the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Final Op Eagle trial this month
Friday 16 August 2013 | Published in Crime
The remaining four defendants caught in the largest drug bust in Cook Islands history are up for trial next week.
Colour and culture
Thursday 15 August 2013 | Published in Culture
The Cook Islands community in Wellington came together in a celebration of culture for Cook Islands Language Week from August 4-12.
PM officially closes language week
Thursday 15 August 2013 | Published in Culture
Prime Minister Henry Puna was in Porirua, Wellington for the closing ceremony of Cook Islands Language Week on August 12.
National consultations on coastal fisheries
Thursday 15 August 2013 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) will be undertaking a series of stakeholder consultations throughout the Cook Islands on important issues concerning coastal fisheries.
Marine park research presented
Thursday 15 August 2013 | Published in Local
Recent surveys of the marine park have shown a mix of healthy and damaged reefs.
Youth want more opportunities: poll
Thursday 15 August 2013 | Published in Local
As part of International Youth Day, an opinion poll on August 8 and 9 aimed to quantify the reasons for youth migration.
Seal dies of 'loneliness'
Thursday 15 August 2013 | Published in Local
The one-year-old New Zealand fur seal that stole the hearts of the Cook Islands community passed away recently.
Teachers explore inclusive education
Thursday 15 August 2013 | Published in Local
Teachers came together during the second week of the school holidays to learn more about helping students with special learning needs.
New students at Blackrock
Thursday 15 August 2013 | Published in Local
There were sighs of relief from the parents and squeals of delight from the children on Monday as they made their way back to Blackrock Preschool for the first day of the new term.
New ATMs for Westpac
Thursday 15 August 2013 | Published in Local
Westpac customers will have noticed the new ATMs that have popped up in the Cooks.
Junior sailors ready for next level
Thursday 15 August 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Rarotonga and Aitutaki junior sailors have enjoyed great sailing on the Aitutaki lagoon over the weekend in the Aitutaki Challenge regatta.
Public servant's sacking queried
Thursday 15 August 2013 | Published in Politics
Member of parliament Selina Napa wants more details surrounding the firing of parliamentary clerk Tupuna Rakanui.
Secretary's job secure
Thursday 15 August 2013 | Published in Politics
Agriculture minister Kiriau Turepu dismissed speculation yesterday that his ministry’s secretary was in the process of being terminated.
Cook Islanders at NZ's premier culinary comp
Thursday 15 August 2013 | Published in Economy
A trio of top culinary students from the Cook Islands has arrived in Auckland to compete at the prestigious Nestl Toque d’Or competition on Monday, August 19.
NZ official surveys Titikaveka farming project
Wednesday 14 August 2013 | Published in Economy
An aid group official was recently in Rarotonga to monitor an agriculture project which aims to promote organic farming.
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