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Law officers conference starts today
Monday 8 October 2018 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The Cook Islands is currently hosting the 37th Annual Pacific Islands Law Officers’ Network (PILON) meeting at the Edgewater Resort and Spa.
Battling bushfires proves costly
Monday 8 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
Attending multiple bushfires – often caused by negligence - is proving quite costly for the Rescue Fire Services.
Wearable arts to highlight waste issue
Saturday 6 October 2018 | Published in Education
In the Cook Islands, Rakuraku School on Rakahanga recently held a wearable arts competition to bring Rakahanga’s waste issue to light, by reusing, reducing and recycling. A total of 19 students participated in the event that involved students creating wearable pieces made out of a range of different waste materials such as aluminium cans, pig feed sacks, cardboard material and two-minute noodle packets. A custom-built runway made of painted plastic panels was laid on the beach front of Rakuraku School with a podium stage that was lined with plastic bottles. Rakahanga located in the northern Cook Islands has a current population of around 78 people. Waste collected is disposed of in a large dug out community hole located in Numahanga. Two previous pits have already been covered in Hunters Corner and Kuta. E-waste collected is stored and then exported off the island back to the capital Rarotonga to be dismantled and to then be sold for parts. Waste disposal in the outer islands, particularly plastic, is still an area that needs attention, as majority of waste produced is either buried or burnt. - TIS
Less plastic for the Pacific
Saturday 6 October 2018 | Published in Environment
The Eat Less Plastic (ELP) team, who were recently in the Cook Islands, have continued their mission from Rarotonga to Beveridge Reef, Niue and Tonga.
Court win on purse seine claim
Saturday 6 October 2018 | Published in Environment
The Court of Appeal has upheld the claim by the Aronga Mana of Te Au O Tonga and Te Ipukarea Society against the government regarding the European Union agreement for purse seine fishing in Cook Islands waters.
Anti-discrimination report shared with women's groups
Saturday 6 October 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The Cook Islands combined second and third Periodic Report (Nov 2007 – Nov 2015) presented to the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), was shared with local women’s groups on Wednesday evening.
Family mourns passing of education great
Saturday 6 October 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Eric Ponia had more than a passion for teaching.
Charity walk for injured player
Saturday 6 October 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
The Pukapuka Community on Rarotonga will be holding a fundraising walk from Ngatangiia to Punanga Nui Market this morning for their son Tuarii SV Turaki, who once upon a time was the poster boy for Cook Islands Tourism.
Informal get-together as MPs meet NZ diplomats
Saturday 6 October 2018 | Published in Politics
New Zealand High Commissioner Peter Marshall and his personnel hosted a lunch for all members of Parliament at the Crown Beach Resort and Spa on Tuesday.
Glassie off to population conference
Saturday 6 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Nandi Glassie has been invited to attend the Asia Pacific Population Conference (APPC) in Auckland, New Zealand, next week as a resource facilitator.
Ponia is OPM's new chief
Saturday 6 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Ben Ponia has been appointed the new Chief of Staff of the Office of the Prime Minister .
Rotaract gift to boost Pa Enua schools
Friday 5 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education
The Education ministry yesterday received 11 cartons of basic reading and writing material from the Rotaract Club of Dunedin.
Name secrecy ends in manslaughter case
Friday 5 October 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Crime
Ngaa Kitai Taria pleaded guilty to a manslaughter charge that resulted in the death of his 9-year-old grandchild in Aitutaki, at the High Court yesterday.
Petition to clear Dr Williams' name
Friday 5 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
A petition has started to clear the name of Dr Joe Williams, who has been fined by New Zealand Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal for mixing medicines he should not have and giving inappropriate dietary advice.
Maoate Jr in, Heather out
Friday 5 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Terepai Maoate Jr has been appointed the new parliamentary Leader of the Opposition taking over from William “Smiley” Heather.
UN plan to advance female entrepreneurs
Friday 5 October 2018 | Published in Technology
A new initiative to advance women’s entrepreneurship in the Asia-Pacific was recently by the UN General Assembly in New York.
Students get handy on sun-shelter
Friday 5 October 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
The Level 3 Building and Construction students put together a proposal for the school and are now into the building of the fan-shaped design, to offer additional seating and shade space for the school’s students to enjoy.
Christmas Fiji flights from Air Raro
Thursday 4 October 2018 | Published in Economy
Local airline Air Rarotonga has chartered two special flights offering non-stop travel to and from Fiji for the coming Christmas period.
St Joseph students delighted with fire station visit
Thursday 4 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education
It was an exciting moment for more than 50 Early Childhood Education and Grade 1 students from St Joseph School when they visited the Cook Islands Fire Station at the Rarotonga International Airport yesterday.
Female firefighters enjoy challenge
Thursday 4 October 2018 | Published in Local
This job is exciting and stimulating, says Inano Matapo of her role as a volunteer fire fighter at the Teimurimotia Volunteer Fire Brigade in Titikaveka.
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