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Foreign workers make 10 per cent of workforce
Wednesday 7 November 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
Foreign workers make up under 10 per cent of the workforce and not 20 per cent as reported in a story in CINews last week.
Koutu Nui renews tourism concerns
Wednesday 7 November 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
Koutu Nui has raised renewed concerns about the social and environmental impact from the blooming tourism industry in the Cook Islands.
Prime minister off to APEC meeting
Wednesday 7 November 2018 | Published in Politics
Prime minister and Foreign Affairs minister Henry Puna will join Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) leaders in a dialogue with APEC Leaders hosted by Papua New Guinea in Port Moresby later this month.
PM cancels China trip, but Maggie goes
Wednesday 7 November 2018 | Published in Politics
Prime minister Henry Puna is understood to have cancelled a planned trip to China this week after Rakahanga Cook Islands Party MP Toka Hagai abruptly resigned his seat late last week.
PM urged to 'come clean' on Nicholas
Wednesday 7 November 2018 | Published in Politics
RAPPA Democratic Party candidate in the June 2018 elections, Dr Teina Rongo, has challenged prime minister Henry Puna, deputy prime minister Mark Brown and the Speaker of Parliament, Niki Rattle, to “come clean” on the whereabouts of former Cabinet minister and Member of Parliament Albert Nicholas.
Rakahanga MP resigns
Wednesday 7 November 2018 | Published in Politics
Rakahanga MP Toka Hagai has resigned his seat following a Court of Appeal hearing involving Democratic Party leader Tina Browne.
Second sitting next month
Tuesday 6 November 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The second session of Parliament post 2018 general election will be held next month, confirmed the acting Clerk of Parliament Tangata Vainerere.
Key lessons for tourism from regional meet
Tuesday 6 November 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Programmes and opportunities to advance the region in sustainable principles and practices were the key lessons for Cook Islands Tourism Corporation at the 28th Council of Tourism Ministers Meeting.
Three arrested for contempt of court
Tuesday 6 November 2018 | Published in Crime
Police arrested a young man for being unlawfully found inside a house during the weekend and are investigating a further charge for an additional offence while in the Titikaveka property.
Penryhn story draws formal complaint from OPM
Tuesday 6 November 2018 | Published in Local
A story on the Stuff website claiming the Cook Islands “is said to be” on the brink of signing a deal allowing China to build a deep water port on Penryhn, has drawn a formal complaint from the Office of the Prime Minister to Fairfax Media in New Zealand.
New seabed minerals laws on way
Tuesday 6 November 2018 | Published in Environment
The Cook Islands government intends to table new legislation relating to seabed minerals activities in December.
Muri study results out soon
Monday 5 November 2018 | Published in Environment
The Mei Te Vai Ki Te Vai project team (PMU) are preparing to release the results of their extensive environmental investigations this week.
Woonton stands up for 'Dr Joe'
Monday 5 November 2018 | Published in Health
Former prime minister and health minister Dr Robert Woonton says the New Zealand parliament should be the next step for more than 11,000 petitioners calling out “unfair” treatment of a leading Cook Islands doctor punished for healing their skin ailments.
Tamaki project generates special vibe
Monday 5 November 2018 | Published in Culture
New Zealand's largest housing development project, aimed at building 7,500 homes across a part of Auckland known more for its troubles than its triumphs was feeling a very special tamure vibe on the weekend.
Carver's master plan for Atupa art gallery
Monday 5 November 2018 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Culture
Master carver and artist Mike Tavioni has a long-term plan for his gallery – to make those who create fine works the main attractions in it.
Minister Maggie heads to China
Monday 5 November 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Business Trade Investment Board minister George Maggie will be in China this week to attend the China International Import Expo (CIIE) which will be held from November 5 to 10.
'No panic' during plane engine failure
Monday 5 November 2018 | Published in Local
A twin-engined Air Rarotonga Embraer Bandeirante with 11 passengers on board suffered an engine failure on departure from Aitutaki last Tuesday evening.
Tetava says he will 'stand firm'
Monday 5 November 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Crime
Commissioner of Police Maara Tetava says he will stand firm on his determination to continue in his post despite what he describes as “apparent aspertions” and doubt cast on his employment last week.
Burial ground's intriguing history
Monday 5 November 2018 | Published in Local
In the heart of Avarua, in the area commonly referred to as Takamoa, there are three very old and important cemeteries.
Police warn against case speculation
Monday 5 November 2018 | Published in Crime
The Cook Islands Police Service says it wants to quash any rumours and speculation about two young males, charged recently with arson.
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