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Make rights of ocean legal: Evans
Monday 6 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National
The ocean is a living entity that needs to be given legal status as such, according to “Green Nobel prize” winner Jacqueline Evans.
Clark, TIS discuss environmental issues
Saturday 4 May 2019 | Published in Environment
It was a privilege for Te Ipukarea Society staff and executive committee members to spend a few hours last Friday afternoon, chatting with Helen Clark about the big environmental issues facing the Cook Islands.
Clark addresses women's questions
Saturday 4 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Helen Clark’s ‘Women in Politics’ presentation hosted by the Cook Islands National Council of Women at Tamarind House last Saturday, drew a large number of women keen to listen to her views. The audience was then invited to pose questions to Clark regarding issues of concern to them. Below is an excerpt from the Q&A session that took place.
New executives for women's association
Saturday 4 May 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Business & Professional Women’s Association (CIBPW) held their annual general meeting earlier in the week to welcome their new executives for 2019.
A decade of opera shows
Saturday 4 May 2019 | Published in Local
Motone Productions celebrates 10 years of Opera in Rarotonga with renewed support from the Bank of the Cook Islands (BCI).
Turtle conservation society formed
Saturday 4 May 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Environment
The inaugural meeting of the Cook Islands turtle society, Te Ara O Te Onu, was held on Wednesday to discuss the protection and conservation of turtles and elect its executive.
Concerns raised about safety in passage
Saturday 4 May 2019 | Published in Local
The dangers of Avaavaroa passage are well known on Rarotonga, especially among fishermen and local Temurimotia/Vaimaanga residents.
Cook Islands attend China forum
Saturday 4 May 2019 | Published in National
Cook Islands deputy prime minister and Finance minister Mark Brown led a delegation from the country to this year’s Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation held in Beijing from 25-27 April.
Labour meeting ends in walkout
Saturday 4 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National
President of the Cook Islands Workers Association (CIWA) Tuaine Maunga and member John Tini walked out of the quarterly tripartite meeting of the National Labour Advisory Board (NLAB) on Friday morning.
Sisters celebrate major milestone
Friday 3 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Still looking vibrant, sisters Mareta Queenie Pirangi (99 years) and Teuira-o-te-Rangi Pirake-Taikakara (90 years) both born on April 22nd, celebrated their birthdays on Easter Monday at Te Aroa Nui Hall in Arorangi.
40 days left for Talbot
Friday 3 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
James Talbot has 40 days left to complete his walk on the 3200 kilometre Te Araroa Trail in New Zealand.
Four teens questioned
Friday 3 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Four young teenage suspects have been identified by the Cook Islands Police for allegedly taking three rental cars for joy rides over the weekend.
Demos ask govt to increase days in Parliament
Friday 3 May 2019 | Published in Politics
As the government is poised to give MPs a reported 45 per cent pay hike, the prime minister has been challenged to change the Constitution and implement a 45 per cent increase to the number of days parliament is legally required to sit.
$5b to save our oceans
Friday 3 May 2019 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Economy
In a bid to rescue the ailing oceans of the world – particularly our Pacific waters – the Asian Development Bank has launched a $5 billion action plan to save the blue continent.
DNA test for land rights
Friday 3 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National
DNA testing to prove and identify the lineage of a person in regards to land ownership has been brought before the Cook Islands High Court for the first time.
Cook Islanders receive Queen's honours
Thursday 2 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Vaine Arai Areora received the Members of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) for services to the Cook Islands community and sport.
Construction company supports dance show
Thursday 2 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
For the first time McConnell Dowell are sponsors of the Te Mire ‘Ura cultural dance show that begins tonight at the National Auditorium.
Road mishaps continue to burden health system
Thursday 2 May 2019 | Published in Health
Over the Easter holidays the Ministry of Health received two cases of motorcycle crash-related hospital admissions involving young people, one of whom was referred from Aitutaki. Both incidents were associated with alcohol.
Day 93: Talbot passes 1500km mark
Thursday 2 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
James Talbot has passed the 1500 kilometre mark of the Te Araroa Trail as he reached Hauhungaroa Route campsite on Tuesday.
Clark raises important issues
Thursday 2 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Former New Zealand prime minister Helen Clark, met with the National Council of Women (NCW) on Saturday during her whirlwind visit to the Cook Islands last week.
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