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Legal opinion on seabed 'goldrush'
Saturday 30 March 2019 | Published in Environment
The first, and most theoretical, point outlined by CJ Iorns Magallanes in her review of the Seabed Minerals Bill 2019 is this: as humans, we have created laws and processes that allow us to make money off of our resources, but is this still our moral right, considering the current rate of decline of the natural world?
Man dies after seawall crash
Saturday 30 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A 21-year-old man has died in a road crash at the seawall in Nikao in the early hours of yesterday morning. The deceased suffered severe head injuries and died on the spot of the accident.
Dengue cases jump to 24
Saturday 30 March 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National
There are now 24 confirmed cases of dengue fever on Rarotonga - an increase of 14 over the last time the Ministry of Health released information on the number of people infected.
Ripples of love and friendship from Belgium
Saturday 30 March 2019 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The ripples of war and death have softened in the 100 years since the end of World War I and have transformed into rings of love and friendship between the people of Belgium and Cook Islands.
PTI needs female support
Friday 29 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The Punanga Tauturu Inc (PTI) has hosted its annual general meeting (AGM) yesterday at the public health conference room in Tupapa.
Meeting on impact of tourism
Friday 29 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The latest findings on tourism and its impact on the Cook Islands will be made public on Monday next week.
Court move against Atiu win
Friday 29 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National
The Democratic Party has filed a petition against Te-Hani Brown’s win in the recent Tengatangi-Areora-Ngatiarua by-election on Atiu.
Honorary doctorate for PM
Friday 29 March 2019 | Published in National
The University of the South Pacific (USP) officially conferred prime minister Henry Puna with an Honorary Doctor of Laws (LLD) at its Laucala campus in Suva.
Cases discharged for schoolboys
Friday 29 March 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Two high school students have had their cases discharged by the Cook Islands High Court and were sent off with a warning to behave and not to appear in court again.
Puna at prayer vigil in NZ
Thursday 28 March 2019 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna has jetted off to New Zealand to attend a National Remembrance Service today, to honour the Christchurch victims of the tragic massacre.
Kia Orana wear for families in massacre
Thursday 28 March 2019 | Published in Education
If you see school children in mufti or Kia Orana wear this week or next, chances are they will have made a gold-coin contribution towards the Rotary Club of Rarotonga’s fund-raising efforts.
Nukutere college rebuilds after the ashes
Thursday 28 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Nukutere College’s long awaited official laying of the foundation ceremony for their new classroom block took place yesterday morning while it continued to rain gently through the sunshine.
Saying it with flowers
Thursday 28 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Culture
Visitors to Sylvia Marsters’ latest exhibition Tiare Taina are likely to be looking at the best artworks she has painted.
Sanitise our water Anolyte is way to
Thursday 28 March 2019 | Published in Politics
Tupapa-Maraerenga MP George Maggie is taking the initiative to get extra testing done at his water station with assistance from local businessman Chris Pureau.
Harassment claim: More time needed
Thursday 28 March 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Crime
Cook Islands police have confirmed that issues related to a harassment claim from a Fijian woman will need further clarification.
Cook Islands women MPs in forum meet
Wednesday 27 March 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Politics
Cook Islands women’s representation in Parliament is an encouraging sign of progress in the Pacific.
Day 54: 78 days to go
Wednesday 27 March 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
James Talbot has 78 more days left to walk the Te Araroa Trail to raise $300,000 for the Creative Centre in Rarotonga.
USP to boost fisheries talent
Wednesday 27 March 2019 | Published in Education
The University of the South Pacific is joining with fishery management experts to inspire the next generation of ocean leaders.
Heads of mission meet with Forum Fisheries Agency
Wednesday 27 March 2019 | Published in Politics
Cook Islands High Commissioner to New Zealand Elizabeth Wright-Koteka was delighted to host Pacific Heads of Mission from Samoa, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu for a meeting with the director-general of the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency, Dr Manumatavai Tupou-Roosen and deputy director-general, Matt Hooper.
NZ gifts pump to Teimurimotia brigade
Wednesday 27 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The Teimurimotia Volunteer Fire Rescue Brigade in Titikaveka is pleased to officially thank the NZ High Commissioner to the Cook Islands Tessa Te Mata for equipment that was donated to their fire station.
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