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Oceania 21 more inclusive: PM
Tuesday 2 July 2013 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna says he’s supportive of the Oceania 21 concept to promote the Pacific’s environmental concerns because it cuts across political boundaries.
Officials discuss Muri smell
Tuesday 2 July 2013 | Published in Economy
Government officials from a number of ministries met last week to discuss a cross-government approach in addressing the ongoing issue of a bad smell emanating from the Muri area.
Finance ministers meet in Tonga
Tuesday 2 July 2013 | Published in Economy
Finance Minister Mark Brown has travelled to Tonga to attend the 17th Forum Economic Ministers Meeting (FEMM).
Night markets on Wednesday
Tuesday 2 July 2013 | Published in Economy
Forget cooking and grocery shopping tomorrow and get down to the Punanga Nui for the popular night market happening on July 3.
Farewell Tinomana Ariki
Tuesday 2 July 2013 | Published in Culture
Vaka Puaikura paramount chief Tinomana Ruta Tuoro Ariki will be laid to rest tomorrow and her life’s achievements celebrated.
Aspiring entrepreneurs
Monday 1 July 2013 | Published in Economy
Those in attendance at last Thursday’s Dragons Den left the event convinced the future of the nation’s economy is in good hands.
Earn karma in Paradise
Monday 1 July 2013 | Published in Economy
Local woman Luana Bosanquet-Heays has just launched Volunteer Raro – a new business that brings ethically-minded travellers to Rarotonga’s shores for voluntourism.
Oriental fruit fly number down
Monday 1 July 2013 | Published in Environment
Seven weeks after the discovery of the Oriental fruit fly– the Ministry of Agriculture has reported a dramatic drop in the pest being caught in surveillance traps.
The Common Myna and the Coconut Stick-insect on Atiu
Monday 1 July 2013 | Published in Environment
Gerald McCormack Natural Heritage Trust There has been an outbreak of Coconut Stick-insects on Atiu Island, due to a reduction programme that targeted myna birds.
Teens to Pacific youth conference
Monday 1 July 2013 | Published in Local
Two young women from the Cook Islands will be travelling to Fiji next week to take part in a Pacific youth conference.
Dragons Den event inspires
Monday 1 July 2013 | Published in Local
One team came out on front after last Thursday’s Dragons Den, but based on the comments from judges, it’s obvious everyone wins.
Toa awaits tank test scrutiny
Monday 1 July 2013 | Published in Local
Toa Petroleum is waiting on a full Dangerous Goods licence from Internal Affairs after having its fuel tanks tested by a private consultant.
Building yet to start on upgrade
Monday 1 July 2013 | Published in Health
Work on upgrades to Rarotonga Hospital has yet to begin, although departments within the hospital have been working from temporary sites for over a month now.
Keeping your food safe
Saturday 29 June 2013 | Published in Health
Safe food for public consumption is something often taken for granted, but ensuring that food health standards are met is busy work for the team at Public Health.
Cyclone response lacking – doco
Saturday 29 June 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
The last instalment of a three-part documentary will show significant deficits in the emergency response for Aitutaki following Cyclone Pat in 2010.
PM on tail end of European trip
Saturday 29 June 2013 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna begins his week in France, where he has been making calls on various government officials.
Tertiary to go high-tech
Saturday 29 June 2013 | Published in Technology
The upcoming launch of high-speed internet will transform tertiary education, said the Ministry of Education’s tertiary education advisor.
Countdown to tourism awards
Saturday 29 June 2013 | Published in Economy
The countdown is on for business owners and entrepreneurs to get their entries in for this year’s Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Awards.
Trusts in the Cooks
Saturday 29 June 2013 | Published in Economy
It’s a controversial business, a major component of the economy, yet most Cook Islanders admit to not knowing much about it.
Former MP concerned by offshore industry
Saturday 29 June 2013 | Published in Economy
A former member of parliament and finance minister has expressed concern with how the Cook Islands financial industry has evolved since the 2004 blacklisting.
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