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Armistice Day a very special one
Wednesday 14 November 2018 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands celebrated a hugely significant historical event on Sunday, when a commemoration at the Cenotaph marked 100 years since the signing of the Armistice, which ended World War One.
Six set to become New Zealand citizens
Wednesday 14 November 2018 | Published in Local
Six people will receive New Zealand citizenship tomorrow in a ceremony at Ngatipa, the NZ High Commissioner’s official residence.
Police arrest seven in just four days…
Wednesday 14 November 2018 | Published in Crime
Police arrested seven people between last Friday and Monday.
Teina Rongo offers to be stand-in help for RAPPA
Wednesday 14 November 2018 | Published in Politics
RAPPA Democratic Party candidate Dr Teina Rongo says given that prime minister Henry Puna and Speaker of Parliament Niki Rattle are unwilling to divulge the whereabouts of former Cabinet Minister and Member of Parliament Albert Nicholas, he is willing to take up the responsibilities of the absent MP.
Govt's seabed minerals plan meets backlash
Wednesday 14 November 2018 | Published in Environment
At a public consultation in Titikaveka last week, there was backlash to government’s plan to issue foreign companies five-year licences to explore the Cook Islands’ seabed.
Cruise ship cancels island visit
Wednesday 14 November 2018 | Published in Economy
The captain of the visiting cruise ship Maasdam decided to cancel plans to bring passengers ashore by tender after becoming concerned about northerly sea swells off Avatiu early in the morning.
League player keen to give back
Tuesday 13 November 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
While visiting Rarotonga last month, Brisbane Broncos player Alex Glenn, devoted some of his time to encouraging local youngsters to make the most of their rugby league talent.
Manihiki celebrates with graduates
Tuesday 13 November 2018 | Published in Education
The islands of Manihiki and Rakahanga celebrated the graduation of their University of the South Pacific (USP) students last week on the island of Tauhunu.
Nukutere dux receives her prize
Tuesday 13 November 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Education
Michelle Williams received the prestigious Nukutere College dux award at the senior prizegiving ceremony for year 11, held last Friday at St Joseph’s hall.
Court order breaches
Tuesday 13 November 2018 | Published in Crime
Breaches of court orders represent a significant chunk of police prosecutions each month, says police spokesman Trevor Pitt.
Brown talks up wealth from ocean floor
Tuesday 13 November 2018 | Published in Politics
Public consultations regarding government’s plan to open tenders for the exploration of the Cook Islands’ seafloor have ended on Rarotonga.
Cruise ship death revealed
Tuesday 13 November 2018 | Published in Local
A 70-year-old woman passenger on the Holland America Line cruise ship Maasdam died off the Port of Avatiu last Wednesday afternoon while transferring from a tender boat on to the ship.
Seabed minerals updates continue
Monday 12 November 2018 | Published in Environment
Three Seabed Minerals update meetings for the public on Rarotonga ended last Thursday night.
TIS and partners go gardening
Monday 12 November 2018 | Published in Environment
This weekly column is supplied by Te Ipukarea Society. It deals with conservation and environment matters of interest to the Cook Islands.
OPM wants Stuff story retracted
Monday 12 November 2018 | Published in Politics
Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) media adviser Thomas Wynne has released details of a formal complaint submitted to Fairfax Media regarding an article published on New Zealand’s Stuff website.
CI fashion hits the big-time
Monday 12 November 2018 | Published in Local
The founder of a small Cook Islands-influenced dress line named Varu has received the ultimate accolade – his designed feature in this year’s London Pacific Fashion Week, held in September.
Biological controls under the microscope
Friday 9 November 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment
Discussions and field trips involving the biological control of economically and environmentally important weeds in the Cook Islands, were held at the Ministry of Agriculture on Wednesday and Thursday.
New 'eye in the sky' checks CI waters
Friday 9 November 2018 | Published in Environment
A Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) maritime surveillance aircraft has been based at Rarotonga International Airport for a week, flying patrols in the Cook Islands Exclusive Economic Zone.
PM greets Air Tahiti Nui's new jet
Friday 9 November 2018 | Published in Politics
Prime minister Henry Puna has been treated to an inspection of Air Tahiti Nui’s latest aircraft, a state-of-the-art Boeing Dreamliner.
Rumours cause distress
Friday 9 November 2018 | Published in Politics
A spokesperson for the family of Ivirua MP Tony Armstrong has called for an end to what they describe as a “distressing series of rumours” making the rounds through the “coconut wireless”.
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