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Satellites launched for O3b
Monday 8 July 2013 | Published in Technology
Four satellites are now orbiting the earth in preparation for high-speed internet in the Cooks.
Offshore laws 'world class'
Monday 8 July 2013 | Published in Economy
New Zealand politician Winston Peters has said he is satisfied legislation around the offshore tax industry has improved in the Cook Islands in recent years.
Mistake ends in assault conviction
Monday 8 July 2013 | Published in Crime
A health professional convicted and sentenced to 12 months supervision for assault on a female, sought help from community support groups straight after the incident.
House of Ariki meeting starts
Monday 8 July 2013 | Published in Culture
Today marks the start of the House of Ariki annual conference for traditional title holders. The week-long conference was declared open on Friday during the Ariki Day celebrations by House of Ariki Kaumaiti (president) Travel Tou Ariki. During his address at the Ariki Day celebrations, Travel Tou Ariki touched on some of the issues the traditional leaders would be discussing. One matter he wants addressed is the process in which title holders are elected and invested with a traditional title. His biggest concern is the in-fighting among family members vying for the title, and such matters going to the land court to be dealt with rather than family members discussing and mutually agreeing to the right person to hold the traditional title. While this issue is set to make for robust discussion during the conference, there was nothing but peace and togetherness at the Ariki Day celebrations hosted by Vaka Takitumu chiefs Pa Ariki and Kainuku Ariki.
Yachts grace Avatiu Harbour
Monday 8 July 2013 | Published in Local
With the cyclone season well and truly over, 19 yachts have docked in Avatiu Harbour since May 1.
Rongo links cyclones to ciguatera
Monday 8 July 2013 | Published in Local
A Cook Island researcher has linked ciguatera fish poisoning to periods of cyclones.
Tertiary director takes the helm
Monday 8 July 2013 | Published in Local
Owen Lewis is still settling into the director’s chair at the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute (CITTI).
Cook Islander reinvents maths teaching in NZ
Monday 8 July 2013 | Published in Local
Cook Islander and mathematician Dr Bobbie (Roberta) Hunter is reinventing how maths is taught to Pacific Island students in Auckland.
Careers Expo this month
Monday 8 July 2013 | Published in Local
More than 800 Cook Islands students are set to take part in the annual Careers Expo to be held this year on July 25 at the Telecom Sports Arena in Nikao.
Cigarette prices increase
Monday 8 July 2013 | Published in Health
Smokers will be noticing the effects of an increase in tobacco levies.
New face at CINews
Saturday 6 July 2013 | Published in Local
Cook Islands News has a fresh reporter scouting for stories on the island.
Early whale season
Saturday 6 July 2013 | Published in Local
The 2013 Cook Islands whale season has begun with whale sightings reported from about two weeks ago.
Future for youth raffle drawn
Saturday 6 July 2013 | Published in Local
A raffle has raised more than $8000 for troubled youth.
Cooks sign surveillance treaty
Saturday 6 July 2013 | Published in Politics
The mandate for the Cook Islands to conduct surveillance patrols in adjacent waters has made a significant step forward with the recent signing of the multilateral Niue Treaty Subsidiary Agreement.
MP picks new roles
Saturday 6 July 2013 | Published in Politics
Atiu’s independent MP Norman George has weighed in on soon-to-be-announced changes in government, including replacing the Deputy Prime Minister and a cabinet reshuffle.
Employment law takes effect
Saturday 6 July 2013 | Published in Politics
Final aspects of groundbreaking legislation introduced by government in 2012 to protect the rights of workers within the Cook Islands have begun to take effect.
Mixed duties for cabinet
Saturday 6 July 2013 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna, having returned from a multi-week, multi-national trip, will be resuming duties with local governance, including a meeting with the French ambassador who arrived in the Cook Islands on Friday for a personal visit.
School boy convicted
Saturday 6 July 2013 | Published in Crime
A 17 year old college student has been convicted of careless driving and will be paying his parents off for some time to pay for the damage he caused.
E Toa! E Ariki!
Saturday 6 July 2013 | Published in Culture
With arms wide open, Kaumaiti (president) of the House of Ariki, Travel Tou Ariki, accepts the kura (message) and invite by Pa Ariki and Kainuku Ariki to join Vaka Takitumu in celebrating Ui Ariki Day on Friday.
Young seal far from home
Saturday 6 July 2013 | Published in Environment
A young fur seal from New Zealand is taking a holiday in Rarotonga.
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