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DAY 108: Talbot less than a month left
Thursday 16 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Creative Trail walker James Talbot has less than a month left to complete the 3200-kilometre walk of the Te Araroa Trail in New Zealand.
'Wake up and shape up'
Thursday 16 May 2019 | Published in Crime
For too long authorities have had their heads buried in “dark places” about the presence of methamphetamine in our country – the time is long overdue for the government, police and border control “to wake up and shape up”, says Democratic Party MP spokesman Tamaiva Tuavera.
Telecom policy promises affordability
Thursday 16 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Technology
Cook Islanders are being promised affordable and quality telecommunications and internet services by the government – regardless of where they live in the country.
Police wait on Crown Law's opinion
Wednesday 15 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Cook Islands Police Service has handed the files of two of their leading investigations this year to the Crown Law Office for its opinion on the findings.
Pacific Resort supports CI culture events
Wednesday 15 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
The Regional Pacific Resort Hotel Group continues to support national culture events, recently handing over a donation of $4800 to the Ministry of Cultural Development (MOCD).
Diversion for careless driving case
Wednesday 15 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man who was charged for careless driving causing injury could be given the benefit of the doubt and have his case dismissed.
Large turnout for Te Mire Penu
Wednesday 15 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
The Ministry of Cultural Development’s spectacular Te Mire Penu dance show on Monday night drew a large crowd of 500 diners to the international event, held under the domes for the first time, at the national auditorium.
How close is too close to endangered turtles?
Wednesday 15 May 2019 | Published in Local
Concerns are being raised about how close eager tourists get to endangered sea turtles in the congested Avaavaroa passage.
Tour operators divided on 'safety'
Wednesday 15 May 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Tour guides have started pulling out of Avaavaroa Passage, saying it has become too crowded and dangerous to take visitors there.
Battle over consulate future
Wednesday 15 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The Opposition Democratic Party has questioned the government’s motive behind plans to shift the Cook Islands Consulate Office in New Zealand to become a division of the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM).
Tackling epidemic of meth in Cooks
Wednesday 15 May 2019 | Published in Crime
The use of meth and other hard drugs is on the increase in the Cook Islands and it is tearing families apart. It is hurting our communities.
Overseas dancers ready to go
Tuesday 14 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
Cook Islands overseas performers from New Zealand and Australia arrived on the island last week to participate in the Te Mire Penu held last night, and the International Dancer of the Year (Te Mire ‘Ura Nui) competition that begins tomorrow evening at the National Auditorium.
Day 107: $20 from every person
Tuesday 14 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Cook Islanders in Hamilton who attended a welcoming event for James Talbot have pledged $20 each towards the Creative Trail fundraiser.
Challenge to keep cultural connection
Tuesday 14 May 2019 | Published in Culture
The high commissioner has been travelling New Zealand meeting Cook Islands students and challenging them to stay closely connected to their cultural traditions.
Guilty of killing brother
Tuesday 14 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Pera Junior Tamanu Pera has pleaded guilty to a manslaughter charge relating to the death of his half-brother.
Survey work starts on Manatua cable project
Monday 13 May 2019 | Published in Technology
Work has commenced on the detailed marine survey for the 3500km route of the Manatua - One Polynesia fibre optic cable. As well as Rarotonga and Aitutaki in the Cook Islands, the new cable will also connect Samoa, Niue, and Tahiti and Bora Bora in French Polynesia. The cable is expected to come into service in 2020.
Cook Islands to meet United Nations head
Monday 13 May 2019 | Published in National
Prime minister Henry Puna will lead the Cook Islands delegation attending the high level political dialogue between Pacific Islands Forum leaders and the United Nations secretary general Antonio Guterres on May 15 in Suva, Fiji.
Roaming charges more affordable
Monday 13 May 2019 | Published in National
Traveling to New Zealand just became even more affordable for Bluesky Cook Islands’ postpaid customers thanks to a new roaming agreement with Vodafone New Zealand.
Prevalent abuse a 'secret shame'
Monday 13 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A mother allowed an older man to sleep with her daughter – in exchange for buying them groceries.
PM visits newly restored vaka
Monday 13 May 2019 | Published in Local
It is with a great sense of pride, that the government of the Cook Islands was able to gift the Cook Islands Voyaging Society (CIVS) and the Vaka Marumaru Atua $255,000 towards the restoration and repairs of the traditional vessel said prime minister Henry Puna.
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