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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.
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.
Bergman Gallery to participate in Auckland Art Fair
Saturday 27 April 2019 | Published in Local
Bergman Gallery is delighted to announce its participation at the 2019 edition of the Auckland Art Fair from May 1 to 5.
Clark meets youth council
Saturday 27 April 2019 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Youth Council members met with former New Zealand prime minister Helen Clark yesterday morning enjoying a brief, informative and enjoyable session on youth, leadership and management skills.
Poila wins BSP fishing comp
Saturday 27 April 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Paku Poila claimed the $1000 first prize in the Bank of the South Pacific’s fishing competition held over Easter weekend, reeling in the heaviest fish.
Maru wants to promote role of women
Saturday 27 April 2019 | Published in Local
Ministry of Marine Resources Secretary Pamela Maru believes that there is a need to promote the roles women play in the fisheries sector and create more positive visibility around them.
Work gangs 'pay for jail food'
Saturday 27 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National
Cook Islands Corrective Services has confirmed that the food budget for Arorangi Prison is not enough to feed the 47 inmates jailed there.
Join in the fun walk for safety
Saturday 27 April 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
The Ministry of Internal Affairs says it is proud to announce a national Solidarity Walk in commemoration of World Day for Safety and Health at Work.
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.
Kids cultural programme starts Monday
Friday 26 April 2019 | Published in Education
The Korero o te ‘Orau and Manava Ora o te Ivi Maori will again collaborate to deliver the coveted Atui’anga ki te Tango cultural programme for children next week.
DAY 82: A day of rest
Friday 26 April 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
James Talbot has so far raised $11,476 for the Creative Centre in Rarotonga.
$2m to fund political pay rises
Friday 26 April 2019 | Published in Politics
The Opposition Democratic Party is expecting across the board remuneration increase for all MPs to be as high as 45 per cent, which would effectively cost the country’s taxpayers in excess of an additional $2 million.
Speed of MP pay debate 'wrong'
Friday 26 April 2019 | Published in Politics
The speed at which government is trying to implement a pay increase for all MPs, without any debate in Parliament and input from the Opposition is completely unprincipled, says Democratic Party Opposition leader Tina Browne.
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