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Men fined for failure to report on Good Friday
Tuesday 7 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Three men who were arrested for failing to report to the Cook Islands Police Station on Good Friday have been fined.
Workers Assn 'cosmetic' – Herman
Tuesday 7 May 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
A rift has widened in the top-level advisory board charged with safeguarding employees’ wellbeing, with accusations flying of incompetence and denial of workers’ rights.
Cruise ship arrives today
Tuesday 7 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Luxury cruise ship Paul Gauguin is expected to arrive in Rarotonga for a day-long visit today.
Big progress on pay system
Tuesday 7 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Government’s effort in centralising the payment system to the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) is making “tremendous progress”.
Nurses a voice to lead health for all
Monday 6 May 2019 | Published in Health
Nurses in the Cook Islands will mark International Nurses Day this week byb celebrating their achievements, remembering their pioneers, and recognising nurses all over the world.
Language, culture and careers: Clark
Monday 6 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 on April 27 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 a second excerpt from the Q&A session that took place. The first excerpt was published in Saturday’s edition.
Foreshore project not halting erosion
Monday 6 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment
The Nukupure Park coastline is at risk of increased erosion. This was revealed in the April 2019 assessment report of the Nukupure Park foreshore projects of beach nourishment, dune planting and toa prepared by Andy Kirkwood and Justine Flanagan for Ngati Teaia; landowners of the area.
Brown in Fiji, Puna off to NZ
Monday 6 May 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Deputy prime minister Mark Brown is still in Fiji and will this week attend the Pacific Islands Forum Economic Ministers Meeting. The three-day meeting starts today.
Custody escapee placed in remand
Monday 6 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A youth who escaped from police custody on April 24 after being questioned and arrested at the Avarua Police Headquarters is being remanded.
Meth case adjourned, bail extended
Monday 6 May 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
A methamphetamine case involving Tehananaia Maeva Haas has been adjourned to June 6.
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.
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