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Brown highlights Cooks disaster fund
Friday 10 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands have developed “quite a bit” in terms of disaster-risk recovery and preparedness in terms of financial instruments, says deputy prime minister Mark Brown.
Fijians pleased with super deal
Friday 10 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
The Fijian community in the country has welcomed the latest arrangement between the superannuation Funds in Fiji and the Cook Islands.
Japanese magician to visit Cook Islands
Friday 10 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
An 86-year-old magician from Japan will be visiting the Cook Islands later this month, performing various magic acts for children on Rarotonga and Mangaia.
DAY 101: Family waiting for Talbot at end of tough day
Friday 10 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Endurance walker James Talbot has got lost in rugged central New Zealand for the second time in two weeks, as the challenges mount for the tired Rarotonga man.
Woman guilty of abandoning child
Friday 10 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A foreign worker has pleaded guilty to a charge of abandoning a child in Matavera, Rarotonga, last year will be sentenced next week by Judge Judith Potter.
Man remanded due to suicidal behaviour
Friday 10 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A man has been remanded in custody by the Cook Islands High Court due to his suicidal behaviour.
Cooks easy prey for drug lords
Friday 10 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
Cook Islands is a sitting duck for the infamous drug cartels that control the international drug flow, says a former Australian detective and Rarotonga-based private investigator.
Flooding a big worry
Thursday 9 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Flooding was one of the major concerns raised by Rarotonga residents who attended consultations on the Infrastructure Bill 2019.
How Cooks turned around debt crisis
Thursday 9 May 2019 | Published in Economy
With their far-flung territories and distance from global economic hubs, the Pacific islands face significant hurdles in delivering social and infrastructure services to their people. Adding to this challenge are these countries’ narrow economic bases, which limit their ability to collect domestic revenues; their reliance on mostly imported inputs; and their vulnerability to disasters and extreme climate change, the impacts of which can drive up public spending.
Cooks sign up for copyright treaties
Thursday 9 May 2019 | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands has joined four key copyright treaties with the World Intellectual Property Organisation after handing “instruments of accession” to its director Francis Gurry.
Governor visits for Rotary's 50th
Thursday 9 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Ingrid Waugh, the District Governor for the Rotary District 9920 of New Zealand, was recently on the island for the first time to celebrate the Rarotonga Rotary’s 50th anniversary.
Arriving just in time
Thursday 9 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
MOTHER’S Day is this Sunday,and Cook Islanders all over the world are dipping into their pockets to say thank you to their mums. Sandra Lazaro (right) with her new baby girl Shirley Haven Napa who entered the world on Tuesday night about 11.40pm is celebrating Mother's Day with her new born.
Cooks in disaster-risk study
Thursday 9 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
A team from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is in the country to inspect some residential and commercial properties in an effort to improve disaster risk reduction.
Cyber-crims attack Raro firms
Thursday 9 May 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in National
The computer networks of one of Rarotonga’s best-loved restaurant businesses has been hacked by cyber-criminals planning to extort money.
Nurses visit special centres today
Wednesday 8 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Health
As part of the celebrations for International Nurses Week nurses are providing free health screening to those with special needs at Are Pa Metua, the Creative Centre and the Te Kainga O Pa Taunga today.
Calls for assistance rise for ADB
Wednesday 8 May 2019 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Economy
Demand for assistance across the Pacific and Asia continues to grow in the past year with the Asian Development Bank’s annual report showing new commitments of $21.6 billion in loans, grants, and investments from the bank’s own resources.
10 dancers for Te Mire 'Ura Seniors
Wednesday 8 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
The anticipated national Te Mire ‘Ura senior cultural dance competition starts at 7pm tomorrow evening, Thursday May 9 at the National Auditorium.
Community focused on retaining their beach
Wednesday 8 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
Community members of Nukupure Park are not responding to an assessment report that was released last month.
Kia Rangatira Cook Islands graduates' dinner
Tuesday 7 May 2019 | Published in Education
The annual Kia Rangatira “Akaraumaire Celebration of Excellence” Cook Islands Maori Graduates’ Dinner 2019 to celebrate academic excellence and achievement was held recently at the Atiu community hall in Auckland.
Day 100: For Talbot winter is coming
Tuesday 7 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Creative Trail walker James Talbot is battling painfully disorienting wilderness and homesickness as he hurries to complete New Zealand’s 3200 Te Araroa Trail before the worst of winter.
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