National

One-off solution to plastic issue

Friday 12 October 2012 | Published in Environment

Seventy-nine tonnes of plastic was shipped off Rarotonga last weekend, but this is a one-off solution to a long-term problem.

Environment

Pre-disaster planning

Friday 12 October 2012 | Published in Local

A shift from a culture of reaction to a culture of prevention is what is required to effectively address disasters in the Pacific, disaster risk professionals were told at a Pacific workshop recently.

Local

Pacific Break song winner

Friday 12 October 2012 | Published in Local

Tupapa youth Jaik Berg has shot to stardom this week after his song ‘My Oh My’ was picked the best song of the year in Radio Australia’s annual Pacific Break competition.

Local

Jaik scores Pacific Break music award

Friday 12 October 2012 | Published in Local

From making mouth watering pizzas to award winning music – it’s all in a days’ work for aspiring local songwriter-singer Jaik Berg.

Local

Keenly seeking 'Colagate' talkback

Friday 12 October 2012 | Published in Local

A smoke signaller writes: “Funny, when the Toagate issue broke out there was news every day about it – even radio talkbacks never ever stopped talking about it. But with Colagate – which is 10 times more critical then Toagate – hmmmmm, no radio talkback. Wonder why? Is Radio Cook Islands owned by Colagate too, if so, is there any other radio station out there that can provide radio talkback to let the grass root people know more about the Colagate scandal. We want to hear the people’s view on this.”

Local

Rangi satisfied with ADL success

Friday 12 October 2012 | Published in Local

Business Trade and Investment Board (BTIB) chief executive Terry Rangi has hailed the agricultural development loan (ADL) after 25 applicants were successful for funding.

Local

Millennium development goals not on track

Friday 12 October 2012 | Published in Local

There is uneven progress in Millennium Development Goals achievement among Pacific islands, participants heard at a consultation in Fiji to follow up these goals.

Local

Stepping stones to gender equality

Friday 12 October 2012 | Published in Health

A “stepping stones” approach needs to be taken within the community to promote gender equality, sexual and reproductive health, and an understanding of how climate change affects these issues.

Health

Mauke women's cricket team confirmed

Friday 12 October 2012 | Published in Outer Islands

Off the back of a highly enjoyable cricket development trip to Mauke by development officer Amelia Moetaua, the island has confirmed its involvement in January’s Edgewater Women’s Pacific Cup.

Outer Islands

TAV blunder causes ban on consular

Friday 12 October 2012 | Published in Politics

The woman who laid out TAV outfits for Prince William and his wife Kate has been banned from any future official programmes to be hosted by the Solomon Islands Government House.

Politics

Payroll to be overhauled

Thursday 11 October 2012 | Published in Economy

A new payroll and human resources system is aiming to allow everyone working in government ministries, Crown agencies and ministry staff to access their personal details.

Economy

Brown seeks IMF membership

Thursday 11 October 2012 | Published in Economy

Finance Minister Mark Brown and financial secretary Richard Neves flew to Tokyo on Monday to attend the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank.

Economy

New accreditation scheme in place

Thursday 11 October 2012 | Published in Economy

Tourists can soon be assured they are getting quality service when a new accreditation scheme rolls out at the start of next year.

Economy

110 land court cases

Thursday 11 October 2012 | Published in Crime

Disputes over Cook Islands land are currently being heard by Justice Patrick Savage in the land division of the High Court.

Crime

Audio engineering training offered

Thursday 11 October 2012 | Published in Local

Motone, through funding support from Cook Islands Tourism, is now able to create an opportunity for those interested in furthering their skills with live audio engineering starting this month at the Divas in Paradise concert.

Local

CIWA approves of leave policy

Thursday 11 October 2012 | Published in Health

Cook Islands Workers Association is impressed with the new public servants leave policy.

Health

Parties blame each other

Thursday 11 October 2012 | Published in Politics

The opposition believes the saddest thing under the current government is their lack of responsiveness to businesses which pay for Cook Islands Party’s “lavish lifestyles and frequent travel overseas”.

Politics

Pension talks with NZ

Thursday 11 October 2012 | Published in Politics

Finance Minister Mark Brown held discussions with his New Zealand counterpart Bill English while in Tokyo at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank annual meetings this week.

Politics

Opposition speaks out on 'Colagate'

Thursday 11 October 2012 | Published in Politics

Finger pointing by the Minister of Finance in Cook Islands News on October 6 at the former Democratic Party Government over what he calls “Colagate” could not be further from the truth, according to the Democratic Party Opposition.

Politics

Huanan case clarified

Wednesday 10 October 2012 | Published in Economy

The Business Trade and Investment Board (BTIB) has issued a media release explaining the motivation behind, and the details of, the business licence awarded to Huanan Fisheries (Cook Islands) Ltd, a company in which Luen Thai Fishing Ventures Ltd holds shares.

Economy

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