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ADB predicts economic slowdown
Thursday 2 May 2019 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Economy
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has forecast a fairly major slowdown for the Cook Islands economy in next year or so.
Quarantine training for biosecurity officers
Wednesday 1 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Ministry of Agriculture staff members who are currently taking part in a two-day training have been advised to use the knowledge they gain from the training in their daily work.
Feedback on exports from northern group
Wednesday 1 May 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
The residents of Manihiki and Rakahanga were recently consulted on how the Punanga Nui Market can help them sell their craft, produce and fish in Rarotonga.
Dengue cases rise to 40
Wednesday 1 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National
A total of 40 dengue cases have now been confirmed in the Cook Islands.
Atiu youth take leadership course
Wednesday 1 May 2019 | Published in Outer Islands
Thirty-eight young people from Nga-pu-toru graduate today from an intensive, live-in leadership and development course run by Cook Islands Police and the Youth Development Unit of the Royal New Zealand Navy.
Talbot: Another day of walking in the rain
Wednesday 1 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
On Day 92, Creative Trail walker James Talbots made his way from Tongariro forest to Taumaranui.
Cook Islander receives Master of Aviation
Wednesday 1 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Born and raised on Rarotonga, Nikau Edward Tangaroa, the son of the late Papa Nikau Tangaroa and Mama Ina, recently graduated from Palmerston North’s Massey University with a Master of Aviation (with Distinction).
WW1 gifts from Belgium on show
Tuesday 30 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
An exhibition of the WW1 Commemoration Gifts from Belgium opened on April 23 at the Cook Islands National Museum (Runanga Pakau) in Maraerenga.
Talbot prays for good weather
Tuesday 30 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
James Talbot makes his way through the tracks of Taumaranui this week before meeting his next billet Emily Gooch.
Drivers escape serious injury
Tuesday 30 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Drivers of two separate vehicle incidents escaped serious injury on Saturday night.
Te Mire 'Ura dancer of the year begins
Tuesday 30 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
The Ministry of Culture’s Te Mire ‘Ura Junior and Intermediate International dancer of the year competition starts at 6.30pm on Thursday evening at the National Auditorium.
Annual meeting on for ADB
Tuesday 30 April 2019 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Economy
About 3000 high-powered participants are descending upon Denerau in Fiji to attend the 52nd Annual Meeting of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) this week.
Cook Islands wins 'Green Nobel'
Tuesday 30 April 2019 | Published in National
Jacqui Evans, director of the Marae Moana Coordination Office, has won the world’s most prestigious award honouring grassroots environmental activists.
Former PM Clark delivers views on women in politics
Monday 29 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
A bright, cheerful and colourful group of women gathered at Tamarind House on Saturday for Helen Clark’s presentation on Women in Politics, hosted by the National Council of Women (NCW).
Around 40-days left for Talbot
Monday 29 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Creative Trail walker James Talbot has close to 40-days left to complete walking Te Araroa trail in New Zealand to raise funds for the Creative Centre in Rarotonga.
Vaka headed for California
Monday 29 April 2019 | Published in National
If you drive on the Ara Tapu between Nikao and Avarua you are bound to come across the gallery of Papa Mike Tavioni and his wife Awhitia.
Brown in Fiji for ADB meeting
Monday 29 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Deputy prime minister Mark Brown is in Fiji to attend the Asian Development Bank (ADB) meeting there this week.
No plans to deepen Avatiu port
Monday 29 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Ports Authority says there are no plans to deepen the Avatiu port, adding the current depth is meeting the draft requirement of incoming vessels.
ANZAC thoughts from our young
Saturday 27 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Into the first week of the school holidays we caught up with a few kids at the Punanga Nui markets on Wednesday; the youngsters shared how they have spent their holidays so far, and their thoughts on ANZAC Day.
Regional perspectives on seabed mining
Saturday 27 April 2019 | Published in Environment
Local environmental non-government organisations Te Ipukarea Society and Kōrero O Te ‘Ōrau recently paid for an independent legal opinion on the draft Seabed Minerals Bill 2019, which is currently being circulated for public comment. This is the third in a series of articles highlighting points raised in the 51-page opinion.
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