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Ponia optimistic over Cooks' future
Tuesday 9 October 2018 | Published in Politics
The Public Service Commissioner is pleased to announce the appointment of Ben Ponia as the new Chief of Staff of the Office of the Prime Minister.
SG praises conference on political parties
Tuesday 9 October 2018 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands Solicitor-General, David James, has praised the recent conference on Legal and Regulatory Frameworks for Political Parties in Vanuatu as a “particularly stimulating and productive conference”.
Tourism body signs agreement with Fexco
Tuesday 9 October 2018 | Published in Economy
The South Pacific Tourism Organisation and leading financial services company Fexco Pacific have signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Auckland, New Zealand.
Pacific moves to boost rights of young disabled
Tuesday 9 October 2018 | Published in Health
Countries in Asia-Pacific region have committed to accelerate efforts to promote the rights of, and eliminate violence against, children and adolescents with disabilities.
CINCW proud of female HoMs
Tuesday 9 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands National Council of Women (CINCW) has welcomed the recent appointment of three women to the head of ministries (HoMs) posts.
On the other side of the lens
Tuesday 9 October 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
Continuing to provide opportunities for young people across the performing arts is once again on display for the next generation of film-makers.
No problems with TMV stage one
Tuesday 9 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Chinese will pay for any poor workmanship arising from stage one of the Te Mato Vai (TMV) project, says deputy prime minister Mark Brown.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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