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'A Boy From Rarotonga' to screen in NZ
Thursday 3 May 2018 | Published in Local
The short film ‘A Boy From Rarotonga’ is set to screen at the 2018 Wairoa Maori Film Festival, being held in the Hawkes Bay, New Zealand.
Gallipoli soldier honoured at last
Thursday 3 May 2018 | Published in Local
A Cook Islands World War I soldier who lay in an unmarked grave in Brisbane for more than eight decades was honoured at an Anzac Day ceremony last week.
Female numbers pleasing, says Demo Party head
Thursday 3 May 2018 | Published in Politics
Rakahanga candidate Tina Browne says she is pleased with the amount of female representation among the Democratic Party nominees for the 2018 General Election, as it is an issue she has long been passionate about.
Opposition experience 'invaluable' – Murienua MP
Thursday 3 May 2018 | Published in Politics
Murienua MP James Beer says while his time as an Opposition member has given him invaluable experience, he believes now is the time for him and his Democratic Party members to get into government.
Bluesky to cancel email service
Thursday 3 May 2018 | Published in Technology
Bluesky Cook Islands will close down their Oyster email service by the end of this year.
Election candidate numbers increase by six
Thursday 3 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The number of candidates contesting this year’s General Election in June, has increased by six over the number who vied for seats in the 2014 elections.
Government spent extra $3.7m
Thursday 3 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The government has approved $1.6 million in additional expenditure since December last year.
Young dancers show off their skills
Wednesday 2 May 2018 | Published in Culture
The junior and intermediate Dancer of the Year contest was held at the National Auditorium last Thursday night.
Tutangata to feature at USP evening
Wednesday 2 May 2018 | Published in Education
The University of the south pacific (USP) will host an evening with Cook Islands Investment Corporation general manager Tamari’i Tutangata on May 16.
Two-year project sees TAU's IT overhauled
Wednesday 2 May 2018 | Published in Technology
Te Aponga Uira’s new computer system went live this week, the culmination of a two-year process that saw the replacement of all the power company’s hardware, servers and software.
Ambassador visit enhances links
Wednesday 2 May 2018 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands and the People’s Republic of China will look to strengthen their partnership this week with the inaugural visit of the recently appointed Chinese Ambassador to New Zealand, Wu Xi, who will present her credentials to the Queen’s Representative, Tom Marsters on Thursday morning.
Woman died after league game
Wednesday 2 May 2018 | Published in Local
A coroner’s report into the tragic death of Katiana Pakoti Waikato has been released in New Zealand.
Pacific youth urged to seek future in tech
Wednesday 2 May 2018 | Published in Technology
Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) systems analyst Anonga Tisam is encouraging more Pacific youth to pursue careers in technology and contribute to regional projects.
Government revenue up $14.4m
Wednesday 2 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Government revenue has increased by $14.4 million since the publication of the 2017/18 Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update in December last year.
Betrayed by his own party, says George
Wednesday 2 May 2018 | Published in Politics
The Demo Party “sat” on Norman George’s nomination papers to contest his old Atiu electorate of Tengatangi -Areora- Ngatiarua and didn’t tell him he had lost out to 22-year-old Tehani Brown till last Sunday, George says.
CIP anger fuelled Brown's defection
Wednesday 2 May 2018 | Published in Politics
A frustrated Taoro Brown says the row over his wife, MP Rose Brown’s decision to leave the CIP and stand as an independent on Atiu is a result of CIP president Nga Jessie’s anger against him.
Demos celebrate campaign launch
Wednesday 2 May 2018 | Published in Politics
“Now is the time for change,” declared Democratic Party leader and Rakahanga candidate Tina Browne at yesterday’s election campaign launch for the Demo nominees at Maire Nui Park.
Drollet applauds preparedness package
Tuesday 1 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
The Cook Islands Country Preparedness Package (CPP) clearly portraits the national structures and disaster management arrangements, says Chief of Staff, Prime Minister’s office, Bredina Drollet.
CIP policies strive to promote inclusiveness
Tuesday 1 May 2018 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands Party says its policies are designed to promote inclusiveness.
Low govt. debt supports new credit ratings
Tuesday 1 May 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands’ moderate per capita income level and relatively low government debt burden support the country’s “B+/B” sovereign credit ratings.
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