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NZ minister hails meth initiative
Thursday 30 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
New Zealand’s police minister Stuart Nash has praised the Cook Islands News initiative in assembling a leadership group to fight the methamphetamine (meth) rise in the country.
Pasifika Opera stars in Rarotonga
Thursday 30 May 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
The amazing voices of Pasifika Opera singers will grace the Cook Islands once again.
$8.5m in Budget for roads
Thursday 30 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Road works are set to receive its biggest allocation ever in the 2019/2020 Budget, which will be tabled in Parliament when it meets on Tuesday next week.
Teau Vainetini Tivaivai on exhibit
Wednesday 29 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The Teau Vainetini tivaivai (hand embroidery) sewing group of Puaikura are exhibiting their beautiful creative pieces at the Calvary Hall this week until Friday.
Opposition, NZ meet 'productive'
Wednesday 29 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The Opposition Democratic Party had a productive meeting with the New Zealand ministerial delegation led by its deputy prime minister Winston Peters last week, says party leader Tina Browne.
NZ supports drug probe
Wednesday 29 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
New Zealand’s police minister Stuart Nash has been approached by a Cook Islander in Auckland with some important information about methamphetamine (meth) dealings in the Cook Islands.
History preserved in ancient stones
Tuesday 28 May 2019 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands National Museum received a unique set of ancient stone adze heads and pounders last week. The four large ancient stone adzes and two stone pounders were gifted by Vaine Veiao on behalf of the Teariki Veiao family. The stone adzes are ancient cutting tools similar to an axe.
A feast of taste and culinary art
Tuesday 28 May 2019 | Published in Local
A feast of culinary art and fine dining was enjoyed at a classy dinner party in aid of young kayakers on Saturday night.
Land or ocean outfall for treated wastewater?
Tuesday 28 May 2019 | Published in Environment
The question of whether treated wastewater should be dispersed of on land or into the ocean was the focus of a public meeting in Muri last week.
Concerns over water safety continue
Tuesday 28 May 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Cook Islands Tourism says there are severe gaps in our laws and regulations regarding water safety.
ICI investigates Muri flooding options
Tuesday 28 May 2019 | Published in Environment
A study is underway in Rarotonga to develop options to manage flooding impacts in the Muri catchment area and sediment runoff into the lagoon.
Brother jailed for manslaughter
Tuesday 28 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The manslaughter case involving Pera Junior Tamanu Pera came to an end on Wednesday last week when he was sentenced to five years and four months’ imprisonment.
Protesters voice concern over election issues
Tuesday 28 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Local businesswoman Ellena Tavioni led a small team of protesters at the Avarua wharf carpark yesterday to voice concern against the court making decisions on election matters.
Decision reserved on electoral petition
Tuesday 28 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National
Chief Justice Sir Hugh Williams has reserved his decision on the electoral petition filed by Democratic Party’s Nandi Glassie against Te-Hani Brown (Independent) for the Tengatangi-Areora-Ngatiarua (Atiu) seat.
NES celebrates biodiversity day
Tuesday 28 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The National Environment Service (NES) together with director Nga Puna celebrated International Biodiversity Day last Wednesday evening to commemorate the occasion in the Cook Islands, hosting a special event at their headquarters in Tupapa.
Te Vaerua receives grant for rehabilitation work
Tuesday 28 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Te Vaerua Community Rehabilitation Service is back in business and is now operating from their new premises at 48a Pokoinu Road in Nikao.
Youth not safe from sexual violence
Tuesday 28 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
About a quarter of the aronga mapu (youth) in the Cook Islands experience sexual violence, indicates a study on sexuality and relationships education in the country.
Ministers meet for joint forum
Tuesday 28 May 2019 | Published in Politics
Cook Islands and New Zealand ministers met in Aitutaki for the 7th annual Joint Ministerial Forum last week Friday.
Tanga joins sailing school vessel
Sunday 26 May 2019 | Published in Local
Ministry of Marine Resources’ assistant VMS analyst Tanga Morris joined the Sea Education Association’s (SEA) Sailing School Vessel (SSV) Brigantine Robert C. Seamans when it departed Avatiu Harbour on Wednesday for Palmerston Island.
24 years and still going strong!
Sunday 26 May 2019 | Published in Environment
Te Ipukarea Society held their 23rd Annual General Meeting this week, marking 24 years since the Society was formed in 1996.
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