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Legal reps at violence seminar
Wednesday 10 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
The Pacific Islands Legal Officers Network (PILON) meeting held in Samoa recently was attended by three Cook Islands woman legal representatives.
'Inspired' Nicholas returns
Tuesday 9 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
With a reignited desire to help his community and people, Albert Nicholas took the oath of allegiance in Parliament yesterday, pledging to bring more good changes in his second term as Avatiu-Ruatonga-Palmerston MP.
Tura appointed deputy Speaker
Tuesday 9 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Tai Tura, Member of Parliament for Mauke, has been appointed the new deputy Speaker of Parliament.
Govt in no hurry on poll
Tuesday 9 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Prime minister Henry Puna said they do not want to jump to conclusions regarding the issue of a snap election.
Talbot starts again after rest in Wellington
Tuesday 9 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Creative Trail walker James Talbot has so far raised $10, 835 as he continues his walk along the 1700-kilometre length of North Island in New Zealand.
Final sitting for Sir Ian Barker
Tuesday 9 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
A final ceremonial sitting was held at the Cook Islands High Court to farewell Justice Sir Ian Barker last week.
Support the people's vaka
Monday 8 April 2019 | Published in Culture
The Cook Islands Voyaging Society would like to thank the many hands, hours and dollars that have gone into restoring our vaka Marumaru Atua so far.
Less than 68 days to go for Talbot
Monday 8 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Creative Trail walker James Talbot has less than 68 days to go as he continues his walk in the North Island following the 3200 kilometre Te Araroa Trail in New Zealand. Keep donations coming in, because Talbot is walking the trail with enthusiasm to give back to the Creative Centre in Rarotonga. Donations can be made through the Creative Trail Feb 2019 Givealittle page where there have been 160 donors and $10,300 has been raised so far. Donation can also be made through the ANZ fundraising account #410744 named Creative Trail Feb 2019.
Tourism promotes destination
Monday 8 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islands Tourism Corporation officials have been attending travel shows in the United States and Canada to promote the destination in the leading North American markets.
Competition main factor in visitor dip
Monday 8 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The major drop in visitor arrivals to the Cook Islands in February could have been a blessing in disguise for the local industry.
Concern over lawyer in petition case
Monday 8 April 2019 | Published in Politics
Questions are being raised whether the legal representation of a political aspirant in the High Court by the associate minister of Justice is a conflict of interest and breach of ethics.
Fight for deputy Speaker's role
Monday 8 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
The Cook Islands Party-led coalition government and Opposition Democratic Party will be battling it out for the vacant deputy Speaker’s role when the Parliament starts today at 1pm.
Man fears being in custody
Saturday 6 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Justice of Peace John Whitta has stated that conditions in a prison compound may be hard, but inmates still need to be treated well.
Local businesses can help reduce your plastics
Saturday 6 April 2019 | Published in Environment
Globally we are becoming more aware that the amount of waste we produce, as well as the resources it takes to create and then dispose of it post-use, is a huge problem that needs our focus. You only need to look around at the amount of plastic littering our roads, streams and beaches to understand the problem we are facing.
Ultimate support for autism blue day
Saturday 6 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
People showed their support for autism awareness wearing blue yesterday, some businesses went ahead and did extra by adding the colour to their premises.
Water team checks intakes
Saturday 6 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Infrastructure Cook Islands is advising the public that a water team has been working at intake sites around Rarotonga to ensure that supply resumes to normalcy this week.
Turama Pacific donates $2000 for autism awareness
Saturday 6 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Team Turama Pacific Travel Group not only turned out in their best blues yesterday to support Autism Cook Islands, but also made a donation of $2000 to the local group to support their on-going Autism Awareness programmes.
Questions over water cleanser
Saturday 6 April 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Concerns have been raised that the public may not understand the water sanitation solution being promoted in Rarotonga by Envirolyte CK Limited is a form of chlorination.
Met staff at weather training in Hawaii
Saturday 6 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weather
Cook Islands Meteorological Services staff members attended a training for weather and communication systems in Hawaii earlier this week.
Four huge water tanks take to road
Saturday 6 April 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
The McConnell Dowell construction team has almost finished transporting the first of the large steel water filter tanks to be used in stage two of the Te Mato Vai project.
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