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'Pacific region a strategic hub'
Wednesday 30 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
Cook Islands high commissioner to New Zealand believes that the Pacific region has become somewhat a strategic hub.
Pearl Authority shut down linked to excessive costs
Wednesday 30 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
Government says the disestablishment of the Cook Islands Pearl Authority is good for the future of the industry.
Search for Akavi continues
Wednesday 30 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National
Hopes of finding kidnapped Cook Islands nurse Louisa Akavi is dwindling after absence of any new information or positive sightings in recent months. Losirene Lacanivalu reports. Additional reporting from Stuff and RNZ.
Dreaming of a green Christmas
Tuesday 29 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Put a smile on a child’s face this Christmas and donate a gift to the Bank of the South Pacific's (BSP) Giving Christmas tree.
Athletics hopes to reclaim $11,000 in stolen money
Tuesday 29 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Athletics Cook Islands says its international standing has been damaged by the disappearance of $63,000, some of it confirmed stolen.
An 'emotional' WWI honour for families
Tuesday 29 October 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
The final resting places of six war dead will be protected in perpetuity as Commonwealth War Graves – if they can be found. Anneka Brown and Jonathan Milne report.
God in heaven
Tuesday 29 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Large crowds came together yesterday for a parade and drama to mark Gospel Day – not just a public holiday but a chance to remember.
Slug pellets blamed for poisoned animals
Tuesday 29 October 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Planter acknowledges his pesticide likely killed neighbour’s dogs and cats – and says the pesticides nearly killed his dog.
Commonwealth compatriots
Sunday 27 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Cook Islands is seeking to improve relations with South-east Asian nations.
Kids page: Cooking up a smoothie storm
Sunday 27 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education
They say a little competition is healthy – and nowhere more so than when kids are competing to cook healthy food.
Keep calm and go birdwatching
Sunday 27 October 2019 | Published in Environment
It’s that time of year again for the Bird of the Year Competition!
Dress to impress
Sunday 27 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Papas are eligible to join the Mamas reef fishing competition today – but only if they are brave enough to frock up.
Local builders to fix shonky Chinese work
Sunday 27 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Land Holdings seeks drainlayers, welders and digger operators for big project, reports Rashneel Kumar.
Power struggle over who controls telcos
Sunday 27 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Technology
Government is preparing to open the doors to new competitors to take on Bluesky in the phone and internet market – and to oversee that, it’s announced plans for an independent regulatory authority.
Fuel company defends delay to locate harbour diesel spill
Friday 25 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
Pacific Energy insists it has the right technology to located pipeline leaks, after criticism over how long it has taken to dig up a stretch of the main road near the harbour.
Passport frustration
Friday 25 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Fijian workers face enormous cost to fly home to get new biometric passports.
Cleaner shipping fuel comes at a price for Cook Islanders
Friday 25 October 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy
A six to eight per cent hike in shipping costs is set to flow through into the supermarkets and other services. Cargo ships supplying the country with everything from food to infrastructure construction materials will switch to low-sulphur fuel next month.
Hit and run accused on bail
Friday 25 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime
Interim name suppression was not granted to a young man alleged to have caused injuries to a male victim who was driving a motorcycle last Saturday morning.
Votes for absentee politicians
Thursday 24 October 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Proxy votes are licence for MPs’ overseas travel, say Demos.
Gospel like sweet nectar of ngatae
Thursday 24 October 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Five hundred people are expected at the annual Gospel or Nuku day commemorations on Monday, observed as a public holiday by the nation.
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