National
Randy gives back
Saturday 13 October 2012 | Published in Health
A Canadian man who felt the generous spirit of the Cook Islands is back on the rock and ready to return the favour once again.
House sits on November 8
Saturday 13 October 2012 | Published in Politics
Parliament will next convene in just under a month’s time to discuss a swathe of legislation, including bills relating to employment and local body governance.
PM to lecture in Fiji
Saturday 13 October 2012 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna flies to Fiji on Monday, to address the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat on challenges the Pacific faces and how to encourage future growth.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Expansion likely for dragon fruit grower
Friday 12 October 2012 | Published in Economy
A retired police officer is hoping the agricultural development loan (ADL) he received from the Business Trade and Investment Board (BTIB) will help him expand his dragon fruit and chilli production.
'A lot of money in pineapples'
Friday 12 October 2012 | Published in Economy
Interested government officials given a tour of a pineapple plantation in Vaimaanga last week were told the demand is there for more growers to branch into pineapples.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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