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Government's 'secret' trip to NZ
Wednesday 4 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The Opposition has lambasted the government for its lack of information regarding their participation in the annual Joint Ministerial Forum in Wellington this week.
Te Uki Ou triathlon huge success
Tuesday 3 April 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
To finish the school week before the Easter long weekend, Apii Te Uki Ou held their annual school triathlon last Thursday.
Tight turnaround if snap election called
Tuesday 3 April 2018 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands Electoral Office will be put under a huge strain should rumours be confirmed and a snap election is called.
Space station break-up over CI waters
Tuesday 3 April 2018 | Published in Environment
Tens of thousands of news articles were published about China’s unmanned space station as it tumbled out of control back to Earth this weekend.
Bluesky regrets 'unhappy episode' on Palmerston
Tuesday 3 April 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
Bluesky, the Cook Islands’ sole telecommunications provider, has admitted it has “not been as effective as it should have been,” in resolving problems with the internet service on Palmerston.
Turangi water intake on target
Tuesday 3 April 2018 | Published in Environment
Construction plans for stage two of the Te Mato Vai project are on target, with the Turangi intake the first site for construction, signalling a major milestone being reached.
Breakfast with Airbnb
Tuesday 3 April 2018 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Tourism Corporation is hosting the second Global Breakfast Update (GBU) for 2018.
Visiting expert at local brewery
Sunday 1 April 2018 | Published in Local
You’ve got to be careful about getting a bunch of beer brewers talking – the conversation is bound to range far and wide, and it can be difficult to get a word in edgewise.
Apii Avarua pupils learn rugby skills
Sunday 1 April 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Education
Australian couple Jason and Jessica Palmer have run their first “RugbyTots” session in the Cook Islands.
Be a caretaker for local environment
Sunday 1 April 2018 | Published in Environment
Translated, “mana tiaki” basically means being a guardian or caretaker of something. And in this case, the local mana tiaki programme is all about being a guardian of our local environment.
Something for everyone at Muri night markets
Sunday 1 April 2018 | Published in Local
The following article is the latest in a new series written by our Cook Islands News marketing manager Susan Tealby on the Rarotonga markets.
Deeper look at Ocean Monitoring Centre
Sunday 1 April 2018 | Published in Environment
Last week’s opening of the Ministry of Marine Resources’ (MMR) revamped Oceans Monitoring Centre (OMC) featured a tour which included a presentation on the Vessel Monitoring System (VMR) used by MMR to track fishing vessels.
Airbnb launches Rarotonga workshop
Sunday 1 April 2018 | Published in Local
As part of their Digital Tourism programme, Pacific Trade Invest (PTI) Australia is joining forces with Airbnb to bring a series of workshops to the Pacific Islands, providing an opportunity to learn what home sharing is and how the platform works.
New site for fisheries information
Sunday 1 April 2018 | Published in Environment
A new web portal designed to provide the latest information on measures set out to conserve and manage Pacific fisheries was launched last week.
Cook Islands SPCA seeks volunteers
Sunday 1 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islands SPCA is looking for volunteers to help run their shelter located near the Papua Waterfall in Vaimaanga and the Opportunity Shop at the Punanganui Market.
Pasifika business market declared a success
Sunday 1 April 2018 | Published in Local
The first-ever Pasifika Business Market at the Pasifika Festival 2018 has been declared an overwhelming success.
Signing boosts information-sharing
Sunday 1 April 2018 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) and the New Zealand Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) have signed a partnership agreement and an information sharing agreement.
Climate change costing big deal
Sunday 1 April 2018 | Published in Environment
Director of Climate Change Cook Islands, Wayne King says the costing of climate change was a big topic of discussion with the New Zealand delegation during their “Pacific Reset” mission to the Cook Islands and other Pacific Islands recently.
Cyclone danger still lurks
Sunday 1 April 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
The sea surface temperature recently recorded in the northern group waters is ideal to trigger a cyclone in the remainder of the 2017/18 cyclone season which ends next month.
WATSAN works hard to clear water intakes
Thursday 29 March 2018 | Published in Environment
The Water, Waste, and Sanitation Unit of the Ministry of Infrastructure Cook Islands (WATSAN) is warning local residents to get their drinking water from approved water stations around the island.
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