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Peaceful protest

Friday 11 January 2013 | Published in Culture

Fiery scenes of protest were expected but did not transpire at Pukuruvaanui Marae in Turangi yesterday during the investiture of Tamaiva Tuavera (left) with the disputed title of Maoate Mataiapo.

Culture

New Maoate Mataiapo invested

Friday 11 January 2013 | Published in Culture

The ceremony at the Turangi marae began with a peaceful protest by the Pekamu line of Ngati Maoate that disagree with Tamaiva being given the title of Maoate Mataiapo.

Culture

Families divided by Mataiapo dispute

Friday 11 January 2013 | Published in Culture

Despite the investiture of Tamaiva Tuavera as Maoate Mataiapo at Pukuruvaanui Marae in Turangi yesterday, Takitumu paramount chief Pa Ariki says the decision to reinstate Matavera member of parliament Kiriau Turepu with the title still stands.

Culture

Let's unite to save our fish

Friday 11 January 2013 | Published in Local

For many years, I have never really appreciated the value of fish.

Local

Puna partnership pushed in 10 vaka

Friday 11 January 2013 | Published in Local

A partnership arrangement between the 10 community incorporated societies (puna), the internal affairs ministry and Emergency Management Cook Islands (EMCI) was the highlight of a meeting held at the ministry on Wednesday.

Local

Water safety strategy planned

Friday 11 January 2013 | Published in Health

A water safety council is one of the expected outcomes of a meeting surrounding the issue on Monday.

Health

Debate heats up

Friday 11 January 2013 | Published in Politics

Purse seining is currently a hot topic of debate – with politicians claiming no public consultation has been had, fishermen protesting tuna stocks are low, and government officials refuting the arguments.

Politics

Tama to be invested

Thursday 10 January 2013 | Published in Culture

Captain Tama, Tamaiva Tuavera, is being invested today with the disputed titled of Maoate Mataiapo.

Culture

Climate change advisor says more young scientists needed

Thursday 10 January 2013 | Published in Environment

The country’s new climate change advisor knows he will face challenges ahead in helping the Cook Islands become more resilient to rising the sea levels, soaring temperatures, torrential rain and category four cyclones which are predicted as a result of greater greenhouse gas emissions.

Environment

Jake's a good sort

Thursday 10 January 2013 | Published in Local

Giving tourists and returning Cook Islanders a fantastic first impression has seen ukulele musician Jake Numanga receive a special award from the Rotary Club of Rarotonga.

Local

THE YEAR THAT WAS: WORKS

Thursday 10 January 2013 | Published in Local

It started with a new building being officially handed over to the education ministry and ended with the sacking of MOIP Secretary Donye Numa – 2012 was certainly a big year for works in the Cook Islands. Rarotonga and her sister islands had a number of new buildings and projects that either began or were completed during the year.

Local

Government owes police force money

Thursday 10 January 2013 | Published in Politics

The government owes $75,000 to the police force for recent repairs of police patrol boat Te Kukupa.

Politics

'It's betrayal of the highest order'

Thursday 10 January 2013 | Published in Politics

Opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen has voiced his concern over the government issuing purse-seine licences despite saying this would not happen.

Politics

Bishop hits back at 'rubbish' claims

Wednesday 9 January 2013 | Published in Politics

Marine Resources Minister Teina Bishop has hit back at a local fisherman’s comment that tuna stocks have fallen below sustainability as “a whole lot of crap”.

Politics

Port building unaffected by delay

Wednesday 9 January 2013 | Published in Economy

The construction of a new building designed to cater for domestic and inter-island shipping cargo could be delayed because of issues with the cladding.

Economy

Mataiapo reinstated

Wednesday 9 January 2013 | Published in Culture

Takitumu paramount chief Pa Ariki is reinstating Kiriau Turepu as Maoate Mataiapo.

Culture

Fill being carted

Wednesday 9 January 2013 | Published in Environment

More of the material dredged from the Avatiu port will be relocated to the reclaimed land in Avarua beginning today.

Environment

Cooks won't be world's guinea pig

Wednesday 9 January 2013 | Published in Environment

The Cook Islands has been offered the chance to test out a new clean energy technology that uses potential energy in water to create electricity.

Environment

Artsy

Wednesday 9 January 2013 | Published in Local

Budding sailor and artist Reva Hunter was one of about 30 kids who took advantage of the active kids club programme at the Rarotonga Sailing Club yesterday.

Local

Film Raro tackles domestic violence

Wednesday 9 January 2013 | Published in Local

A film addressing domestic violence will be made in the Cook Islands as part of the Film Raro competition in May.

Local

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