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Census results from 2016 due next month
Thursday 23 August 2018 | Published in Local
The 2016 census results will be released in stages starting from next month, says Ministry of Finance and Economic Management government statistician Taggy Tangimetua.
Manatua Cable plans will proceed
Thursday 23 August 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Politics
The government is proceeding as planned with the implementation of the Manatua Cable project, a four-country partnership between the Cook Islands, Niue, French Polynesia and Samoa.
Three down, three to go
Thursday 23 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands Party’s Tingika Elikana retained the Pukapuka-Nassau seat after a petition against his win in the 2018 general election was withdrawn earlier this week.
Govt against China debt writeoff
Thursday 23 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands does not agree with Tonga’s call for China to forgive all Pacific debt, says deputy prime minister and finance minister Mark Brown.
CITC car winner announced
Wednesday 22 August 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Local
After 13 weeks it has finally been won – on Monday CITC announced the winner of the brand-new Hyundai Kona which was to be given away as a part of their spend $20 promotion that started back in May.
Host of exhibits at new eco-centre
Wednesday 22 August 2018 | Published in Environment
The soon to be opening Discover – Marine & Wildlife Eco-Centre in Arorangi will have a blend of exhibits from the former Cook Islands Whale and Wildlife Centre in Atupa plus some new exhibits not seen before, with a focus on wildlife and environmental education.
Incidents reported to police on the rise
Wednesday 22 August 2018 | Published in Crime
The total number of incidents reported to the Cook Islands Police Service last month has exceeded the number for the previous month.
Community reacts to burglaries
Wednesday 22 August 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Crime
A community meeting called last Thursday amongst residents of the Vaimaanga, Avaavaroa and Turoa areas to discuss possible strategies to the rising number of burglaries in the area has generated a positive response, says resident Tina Newport.
Picton Castle back in home port
Wednesday 22 August 2018 | Published in Environment
The Cook Islands-registered sailing vessel Picton Castle has returned to her official home port of Avatiu in Rarotonga this week, some three years after her last visit here in 2015.
A walk to remember for Israel
Wednesday 22 August 2018 | Published in Local
Through various local churches, the Cook Islands has now joined 86 other Christian nations by forming its own national branch of the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ).
New Mitiaro executive Charlie Rani focused on island agriculture
Wednesday 22 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Outer Islands
Development of agriculture on Mitiaro will be the key focus of its Island Government’s new executive officer Charlie Rani.
Visitors drive up tax revenue
Wednesday 22 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
The government has collected $22 million more tax than predicted for the 2017/18 financial year.
Raromart Asbestos removed
Tuesday 21 August 2018 | Published in Environment
Asbestos discovered in the burned-out Raromart building has been removed and handled in accordance with national guidelines, says National Environment Service director Joseph Brider.
It's home time for pa enua residents
Tuesday 21 August 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
There were tearful embraces and red-rimmed eyes aplenty at the departure of the Nivaga III for Pukapuka, Nassau, Rakahanga and Penrhyn yesterday – but also smiles, laughter and happy faces too.
Tour guide's purpose in life
Tuesday 21 August 2018 | Published in Culture
Tumutoa Discovery Walking Tour guide Ngametua Mamanu is unique on Rarotonga, although many people suggest he may be the next Piri Puruto, (a former tourist guide/entertainer famed for his cultural expertise and ability to climb coconut trees).
Skipper helps out with radio delivery
Tuesday 21 August 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
A helpful boat skipper and his crew have lent a much-needed hand to the National Environment Service (NES) by assisting with the delivery of a new HF radio to the NES park rangers stationed in Suwarrow.
Marchers show their support for Israel
Tuesday 21 August 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Local
The arrival of a march designed to show support for Israel’s 70th anniversary added to the large number of people crowded into the Avatiu wharf-Punanga Nui market area on Saturday morning.
Underspending boosts 'surplus'
Tuesday 21 August 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Government’s spending on capital expenditure was below budget estimate by 64 per cent, according to the recently released June 2018 Quarterly Financial Report.
Top prize in Vaka Pride competition
Tuesday 21 August 2018 | Published in Local
Strickland claims Local businessman Walter Strickland has claimed the top prize in the Tupuranga Tangata category of the round nine Vaka Pride competition.
Takuvaine/Tutakimoa wins top prize
Monday 20 August 2018 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Tourism has released the winners for the Akono i te Ao Rangi category in the Vaka Pride round nine competition which was held at the end of June.
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