National
Minister appoints new BTIB chair
Thursday 20 June 2013 | Published in Economy
Pitt Media Group principal George Pitt was named as the new chairman of the Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) yesterday.
Marine park up for debate
Thursday 20 June 2013 | Published in Environment
The Koutu Nui conference continued yesterday with discussions about the Cook Islands Marine Park.
Show support for water safety
Thursday 20 June 2013 | Published in Local
The community is invited to attend a meeting about water safety today at the Sinai Hall.
Air Force planes stop over
Thursday 20 June 2013 | Published in Local
The Royal Australian Air Force C17 carrier and Orion P3 maritime surveillance aircraft are expected to jet off from Rarotonga today after a brief repair and maintenance stop over this week.
Health standards to address stench
Thursday 20 June 2013 | Published in Health
A set of poultry farming standards drafted by the health ministry which aim to address a foul stench in the Muri beach area have yet to be implemented, said a ministry of health official on Wednesday.
Turepu tipped for cabinet post
Thursday 20 June 2013 | Published in Politics
Speculation on who will be replacing Murienua member Tom Marster’s cabinet seat has begun, with Kiriau Turepu’s name now being floated.
Demo man promotes change
Thursday 20 June 2013 | Published in Politics
Murienua by-election Democratic Party candidate James Beer, who is gearing up for his second attempt at the seat, says the upcoming vote will be a test of the public’s satisfaction with the Cook Islands Party.
PM meets US congress reps
Thursday 20 June 2013 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna spent the third day of his US trip meeting with congressional representatives and political officials in Washington DC.
Budget cut for vaka cleaning
Wednesday 19 June 2013 | Published in Economy
Vaka maintenance has been reduced by $50,000 a year, according to 2013-14 budget documents.
No quick fix for debt problems
Wednesday 19 June 2013 | Published in Economy
A local business consultant says Cook Islanders have borrowed too much money from the banks, and now have to deal with the problem.
Metua vaine arataki
Wednesday 19 June 2013 | Published in Culture
Good friends and traditional leaders Dame Makea Karika Margaret Ariki (OBE) and Koutu Nui president Turi Mataiapo Maria Henderson warmly embraced each other and chatted quietly during the morning tea break at yesterday’s opening of the 39th Koutu Nui annual general meeting and conference.
Strengthening traditional leadership
Wednesday 19 June 2013 | Published in Culture
Helping the people of the Cook Islands by being strong leaders is the ultimate role of traditional leaders.
Man's return causes alarm
Wednesday 19 June 2013 | Published in Local
A man who has ‘voluntarily’ returned to the Cook Islands from Australia may not be welcome here either.
ANZ seminar focuses on customer care
Wednesday 19 June 2013 | Published in Local
Around 45 keen business owners gathered at Club Raro on Tuesday morning to receive free customer service tips from a banking professional.
New group for disabled women
Wednesday 19 June 2013 | Published in Health
Following yesterday’s inaugural meeting at the Creative Centre in Avarua, there is now an official organisation to represent the interests of girls and women with disabilities in the Cook Islands.
Rakahanga goes mobile
Wednesday 19 June 2013 | Published in Outer Islands
Telecom is busy upgrading mobile and internet services in the outer islands.
PM praises Pacific unity
Wednesday 19 June 2013 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna delivered his keynote address titled, “Pacific island policy challenges”, on Monday at the New Zealand embassy in Washington DC.
Project City makes progress
Tuesday 18 June 2013 | Published in Local
Project City is making progress, with just 700 metres of road still awaiting the laying of new water pipes.
$2000 for troubled youth
Tuesday 18 June 2013 | Published in Local
Rumours Luxury Villas and Spa recently donated almost $2000 to the Future for Youth project.
Good personal hygiene a must
Tuesday 18 June 2013 | Published in Health
The general public are advised to maintain high standards of personal and food hygiene with a number of cases of diarrhoea reported in last month’s health report from Community Health Services.
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