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Puna back home from PALM
Monday 21 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Prime minister Henry Puna was expected to arrive back in the country yesterday from the Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting in Fukushima, Japan.
Water authority to be set up
Monday 21 May 2018 | Published in Environment
A Crown-owned water and waste water authority is to be established in the Cook Islands as a part of the Mei Te Vai Ki Te Vai (MTVKTV) project now underway in Rarotonga.
Tepaki to unveil tourism-led 'prosperity plan'
Monday 21 May 2018 | Published in Economy
Developers Merchant of Paradise will next week unveil a 5-star signature “tourism-led” Paradise Prosperity Plan (PPP), for developing the Pa Enua, says director Tim Tepaki.
Aid 'over-reliance' unhealthy, says Beer
Monday 21 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands government’s “chronic over-reliance” on aid from foreign agencies including China is unhealthy, says Opposition deputy leader James Beer.
Hawaiian artists share their experience
Monday 21 May 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
Senior students at Apii Avarua were treated to a special discussion from visiting Hawaiian artists currently in Rarotonga for the Putahi Ono.
How to deal with marine stings and bites
Monday 21 May 2018 | Published in Environment
This weekly column is supplied by Te Ipukarea Society, which deals with environmental and conservation issues of interest to the Cook Islands.
Large crowd pays respects to Papa Dan
Monday 21 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Culture
About 500 people gathered yesterday to pay their final respect to Cook Islands legend Teanuanua Teariki Kamana, OBE, known to most as Papa Dan Kamana, who passed away last week.
Police recruits almost ready for new job
Monday 21 May 2018 | Published in Crime
The Cook Islands Police Service’s ranks will be boosted by seven new recruits in a few weeks’ time.
It's all a matter of balance, says Cook Islands legend
Monday 21 May 2018 | Published in Culture
“Balance is most important. You’ve got to have balance.”
Police to honour drug dog
Monday 21 May 2018 | Published in Crime
After 10 years of dedicated service in the criminal investigation branch (CIB) of the Cook Islands Police, Xela the drug dog will finally put her paws up on Monday morning.
Italian support buoys our water safety
Monday 21 May 2018 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Red Cross Society continues to build strong international partnerships in order to deliver on its mission of building a resilient Cook Islands through the power of humanity.
Local man in court on drug charges
Monday 21 May 2018 | Published in Crime
Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams heard over 30 cases in the Cook Islands High Court on Thursday.
Puna meets with Japanese leader
Monday 21 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Prime minister Henry Puna and fellow Pacific Island Forum leaders met with their Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe for the 8th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM) in Fukushima, Japan yesterday.
Petrol up by 4 cents a litre
Monday 21 May 2018 | Published in Economy
Petrol and LPG prices have increased by four cents a unit on Rarotonga and the outer islands, excluding Aitutaki.
Country labelled 'debtor's haven'
Monday 21 May 2018 | Published in Economy
A convoluted legal saga involving a Cook Islands trust has recently been reported on in the US, invoking a description of the Cook Islands as “a unique debtor’s haven”.
Youth don't care about politics
Friday 18 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
There have been concerns raised at the large number of young people who remain unengaged and disinterested in politics.
The freshest fish for tasty platter to share
Friday 18 May 2018 | Published in Local
On my regular visit to the Punanga Nui last Saturday I called at Michele’s Café, located at one of the market entrances near the popular SPCA Op Shop.
It's hello from Belgium and the Congo
Friday 18 May 2018 | Published in Local
A retired couple from Belgium on a four-year, round-the-world sailing trip arrived in Rarotonga aboard their catamaran “Jambote” on Wednesday afternoon, having torn their mainsail on the trip from Papeete in Tahiti.
Visiting band fired up for Raro concert
Friday 18 May 2018 | Published in Culture
New Zealand reggae legends Katchafire will perform tonight at the Rehab Nightclub in Avarua.
Travel e-commerce giants give presentation
Friday 18 May 2018 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Tourism Corporation will be facilitating a visit to the Cook Islands by Booking.com representatives next week.
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