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New law will 'avoid taking land' by force
Friday 21 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The new water supply manager To Tatou Vai will be empowered to compulsorily purchase land, joining existing infrastructure authorities like the roading, phone and power bodies.
Puna: 'Conservation is in our blood'
Friday 21 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National
Cook Islands’ declaration of two million square kilometres of ocean as “sacred” captured the imagination of delegates at a major oceans conference in New Caledonia this week.
Like a ship out of water
Friday 21 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Vaka captain Sam Timoko (right) passes by the original hull of Marumaru Atua as it is moved from Avatiu to the Pa Ariki palace. Ruined by a devastating fire in 2017, the hull was left by the CITC supermarket.
Pacific Games delegate charged with thefts
Friday 21 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A member of the Cook Islands’ big Pacific Games delegation appeared in court yesterday accused of theft.
Humbled by walker's dedication
Thursday 20 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Creative Centre volunteers say they are proud to be a part of a hugely successful fundraising effort – by just one person.
The engagement ring that flew round the world
Thursday 20 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Roberta Rangiteavae’s prayers have been answered. The mama who lost her bag during a trip to the Bahamas earlier this year, in it was the diamond engagement ring given to her by her late husband.
'Keep customers happy'
Thursday 20 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
The Vaka Cruise, an Aitutaki lagoon tour company, is hoping its big win at the A1 Meitaki Awards last week will help them cement a number one spot in the business.
War of words over minister
Thursday 20 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The government and opposition are engaging in a war of words over the appointment of Toka Hagai as a seventh minister.
Special voyages for hostel opening
Thursday 20 June 2019 | Published in Outer Islands
Government will provide Taio Shipping with a subsidy for two voyages between Avatiu and the Northern Group to coincide with the July 8 opening of the Palmerston House in Rarotonga.
Chinese products promoted here
Thursday 20 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
Companies from China are in the country to promote their products to the local market.
'Fight for human rights' - Herman
Thursday 20 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National
After an international outcry at the Cook Islands’ proposal to ban the acclaimed movie Rocketman, Internal Affairs has relented and given it an R18 rating instead.
PM's pay tops $152,000 as MPs get big pay hike
Thursday 20 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
A 45 per cent pay rise for MPs, calculated as an average 2.9% a year since their last salary increase in 2006.
Editorial: Right call to backtrack Rocketman ban
Thursday 20 June 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in National
Internal Affairs has done a u-turn on its proposed Rocketman ban, instead rating it R18. The Cook Islands News welcomes the decision and acknowledges officials' willingness to listen to public opinion.
'Marvels of night skies in paradise
Wednesday 19 June 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Weather
Cooks tourism should capitalise on eclipse and stargazing. Next month’s solar eclipse will draw astronomy enthusiasts to the Pacific Ocean south of the Cook Islands and French Polynesia.
Helping Cooks students stay home to study
Wednesday 19 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
There’s been a changing of the guard at the University of the South Pacific in the Cook Islands.
Call for shared portfolios not 7th minister
Wednesday 19 June 2019 | Published in Politics
Distributing portfolios among the six ministers more fairly would be a sensible approach rather than appointing a seventh minister, says the Democratic Party.
'My life is not a PG life'- Elton John hits back at movie censorship
Wednesday 19 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National
Lesbian, gay and bisexual activists put pressure on internal affairs minister to overturn looming Rocketman ban. Rocketman will not be returning to the big screen in the Cook Islands.
Walker's personal motivation
Wednesday 19 June 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
James Talbot has walked the length of New Zealand to raise funds for the Creative Centre. Only now has his family revealed the personal impetus that put an extra spring in his step.
Battle over 'intrusive' access to property
Wednesday 19 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Government infrastructure project managers will be allowed to walk onto private land without prior notice.
Meitaki! Tourism operators inspire young
Tuesday 18 June 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Renowned lagoon tour company The Vaka Cruise was the big winner at the A1 Meitaki Awards on the island of Aitutaki on Friday last week.
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