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Tourism set for Mana Tiaki Week
Thursday 14 March 2019 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Local
Cook Islands Tourism will be highlighting the Mana Tiaki value during a week of activities and entertainment to be held from April 1 to 5,10am to2pm each day.
Crystal Symphony visits twice in one day
Thursday 14 March 2019 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Economy
You’d be forgiven for thinking you were going through déjà vu yesterday – the feeling you’ve seen something before – when the cruise ship Crystal Symphony cruised to anchor off Avatiu just after8am.
Balcony accused found guilty
Thursday 14 March 2019 | Published in Crime
Savenaca Virivirisai, 36, was found guilty of throwing a man off a balcony and convicted by a 12-member jury at the Cook Islands High Court yesterday. Virivirisai appeared before Chief Justice Sir Hugh Williams QC.
Luxury cruise ship visits Rarotonga
Wednesday 13 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Luxury cruise ship Paul Gauguin, which operates mainly in the Pacific waters, visited Rarotonga yesterday.
Talbot out of reach for the next 10 days
Wednesday 13 March 2019 | Published in Local
Creative Trail walker James Talbot will be out of reach for the next 10 days as he continues his walk along the Te Araroa Trail in New Zealand.
Seminar to help understand access to green funding
Wednesday 13 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
What is a climate project and what does it mean? This is the main challenge for proposal writers – to clearly identify the key factors that make the difference between a successful proposal for Green Climate Funds (GCF) and an ineffective one leading to a lengthy wait.
Youth council to elect new president
Wednesday 13 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Cook Islands National Youth Council (CINYC) will elect a new president at its annual general meeting tonight.
First USP council meeting to be held in Cooks
Wednesday 13 March 2019 | Published in Education
The University of the South Pacific Student Association (USPSA) federal body will be holding its 20th council meeting in Rarotonga from March 25-28.
Balcony verdict to be passed today
Wednesday 13 March 2019 | Published in Crime
A verdict is expected to be passed today after two days of trial of Savenaca Virivirisai, 36, at the Cook Islands High Court.
Fundraisers help to bring in more than $32,000
Tuesday 12 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The campaign to raise funds for Lotu Vaevae Pare and Iotia Atera who are in New Zealand undergoing medical treatment, achieved the substantial amount of $32,716 thanks to the generosity of the Cook Islands community.
Day 38: Talbot expects to be in Wellington next month
Tuesday 12 March 2019 | Published in Local
Creative Trail walker James Talbot will likely reach Wellington by April 3.
NZ visit to build seabed minerals sector capacity
Tuesday 12 March 2019 | Published in Environment
The Seabed Minerals commissioner, Paul Lynch, new director of the National Environment Service, Nga Puna, Crown counsel Alex Herman and chief financial controller for the Cook Islands Investment Corporation Allan Jensen paid a visit to Wellington last month.
Name supressed in hotel theft case
Tuesday 12 March 2019 | Published in Crime
A young man who is currently in custody has been granted name suppression by the Cook Islands High Court. The decision was made by the Justice of Peace Carmen Temata on Thursday.
Victim 'thrown' off balcony
Tuesday 12 March 2019 | Published in Crime
A three-day trial for a man who is alleged to have intended to cause grievous bodily harm began at the Cook Islands High Court yesterday.
Crash jet model not flying here yet
Tuesday 12 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islands Airport Authority has confirmed Boeing’s 737 MAX 8 model of aircraft, like the one that crashed in Ethiopia over the weekend, is not operating in or out of Rarotonga.
Researcher connects culture and maths
Monday 11 March 2019 | Published in Education
Massey University lecturer Dr Jodie Hunter is currently conducting a research on cultural response and strength-based maths education for Pacific learners.
PM Puna visits Te Mato Vai Matavera intake
Monday 11 March 2019 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna spent time with David Sloan, the Te Mato Vai GHD water engineer along with Te Mato Vai contractors McConnell Dowell as they conducted a site inspection of the Matavera intake with landowners and media last week.
Policies launched on Women's Day
Saturday 9 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Two new policies were launched on International Women’s Day on Friday at a special gathering at the National Auditorium.
Rename push boosts profile
Saturday 9 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The recently reborn push to change the name of the Cook Islands has received unprecedented worldwide media coverage.
Talbot battling onwards despite challenges
Saturday 9 March 2019 | Published in Local
With the one single aim to raise $300,000 for the Creative Centre in Rarotonga, experienced hiker James Talbot is not letting any negative comments get in the way of his ambition.
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