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BTIB staff member suspended amid government investigation
Tuesday 29 September 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local
A Business Trade and Investment Board staff member has been suspended in a matter that has brought on the involvement of the Cook Islands Audit Office.
Kia Orana Plus to 70 businesses
Monday 28 September 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Economy
Cook Islands Tourism’s Kia Orana Plus which is in its fifth and final week has had over 70 businesses across Rarotonga and Aitutaki taking part.
Encouraging locally grown fresh produce on Tongareva
Monday 28 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Outer Islands
Two new hydroponics and school gardens have been implemented on Tongareva, courtesy of the Adaptation Funded Pa Enua for Resilient Livelihoods (PEARL) Project. They were handed over to the Tongareva Island Government and community by Infrastructure minister Robert Tapaitau and Agriculture secretary Marama Anguna-Kamana. They are opportunities to increase the consumption of local fruits and vegetables amongst the community on Tongareva and reduce imported foods. Hydroponics encompasses growing plants using water without soil, which for coral islands is a great option and supports locally grown fresh produce in the Pa Enua.
Traditional leaders call for new water bill
Monday 28 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
If government is adamant that householders will be charged for water, then landowners should be entitled to the annual royalties, says the Koutu Nui.
Seabed minerals committee 'a voice for the community'
Monday 28 September 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Environment
A seabed minerals advisory committee has been established to provide community perspectives to the Government on the development of the seabed minerals sector.
Horror crash!
Monday 28 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Male motorbike driver involved in a horrific crash over the weekend was not wearing a helmet.
Resort opens the border for a day
Monday 28 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
The Edgewater Resort and Spa celebrated World Tourism Day yesterday with a “border opening” programme.
Travel talks still bubbling away
Monday 28 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Keeping borders closed means no new money is moving within the economy, says Cook Islands Tourism Industry Council.
Learning about the traditional and treasured ways of the past
Saturday 26 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Culture
There is no better place for future generations of Cook Islanders to learn about traditional cultural practices than at Highland Paradise - the 600-year-old village site that was home to the Tinomana tribe.
Heartwarming stories from Pukapuka
Saturday 26 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Pukapuka’s Apii Niua students produced some heartening pieces of writing to mark the World Literacy Day and Literacy Week earlier this month.
Will Manatua Cable deliver development?
Saturday 26 September 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Technology
The multi-million dollar Manatua Cable is finally in use, but what role will it play in furthering economic diversification.
Te Ipukarea Society : Take a stand against single use plastics
Saturday 26 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
OPINION: The fight against plastic is far from over and as always, Te Ipukarea Society is coming out swinging.
Man facing 'violence Charge' granted bail
Saturday 26 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man who has been in police custody for two months was granted bail by the High Court.
Repatriating foreign workers key priority
Saturday 26 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
With depleting cash reserves and increased borrowing, Cook Islands businesses are realising there is only so much they can do to keep staff productive.
Don't forget your cultural roots
Saturday 26 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Culture
Knowing who you are and where you come from is a big part of successfully transitioning from childhood to adult life no matter where in the world you find yourself.
'Frustrating the democratic process'
Saturday 26 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Politics
A local lobby group hope that the Speaker of the House will have a change of heart and refer their petition to a select committee.
Speaking with your hands
Friday 25 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
John Paul Lindsay was two-years-old when his mother Iriti Maoate noticed something was not right while they were at a float parade in town.
Not guilty plea in bush knife incident
Friday 25 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man involved in an argument at the Vaka Shed beside Trader Jacks a month ago has pleaded not guilty.
Top footballer left partly paralysed in motor vehicle crash
Friday 25 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
A fundraising effort is underway to help Moeroa Harmon get back on her feet.
Governing party to vote for Mark Brown as new leader
Friday 25 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Politics
Cook Islands Party deny any unrest among its members ahead of next week’s leadership election.
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