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Poor response to open day but Met Office meets goal
Thursday 29 March 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
Despite a low turnout at its open day last week, the Cook Islands Meteorological Service says it achieved its goal of increasing public awareness of its work.
'Please pay' – appeal organiser
Thursday 29 March 2018 | Published in Local
The organiser of last week’s radiothon, for the house that burned down in Atupa, has asked those who have yet to pay their contribution to please do so.
Lots to do, eat and see at the weekly market
Thursday 29 March 2018 | Published in Local
On a rainy Saturday morning I visited Punanga Nui Market in downtown Avarua. Despite the weather, most of the market vendors braved the elements to show off their wares.
Welfare payments available early
Thursday 29 March 2018 | Published in Local
Welfare payments for April 1 will be made available to all Cook Island beneficiaries today (March 29) at their respective BCI branches.
Short films feature in NZ festival
Thursday 29 March 2018 | Published in Culture
Three Cook Islands short films created September last year as part of the “Through Our Lens” project screened at the Maoriland Film Festival in New Zealand last Thursday (CI time).
Govt clears $12.4m Toagate saga
Thursday 29 March 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The final payment to Toa Petroleum under the multi-million Toagate scandal was made in December last year, confirmed Finance minister Mark Brown.
Water supply may contain sediment
Thursday 29 March 2018 | Published in Health
Some water supplied to Rarotonga households may still contain sediment, following the heavy rain which hit the island this week.
One step closer to mining sea floor
Wednesday 28 March 2018 | Published in Environment
The Cook Islands is the only country in the world with a widely recognised, commercially viable ‘polymetallic nodule field’ – including valuable deposits of cobalt and titanium – within its exclusive economic zone.
Four months waiting for 20 minutes work
Wednesday 28 March 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Local
After four months of waiting, the Turangi water station was officially opened by Ngatangiia MP Tama Tuavera last Friday.
Cook Islands marketing opportunities in London
Wednesday 28 March 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Tourism Corporation has used the recent TravMedia International Media Marketplace (IMM) event in London to access marketing opportunities for further promoting the Cook Islands as a tourist destination.
NZ gifts $6 million to USP
Wednesday 28 March 2018 | Published in Education
The New Zealand government has promised the University of the South Pacific (USP) $6 million to help improve their digital learning sector.
Cook Islands cabinet off to New Zealand
Wednesday 28 March 2018 | Published in Politics
A delegation led by Cook Islands Prime Minister Henry Puna will be heading off to New Zealand this Sunday to participate in the annual Joint Ministerial Forum in Wellington.
Businesses make good use of Pasifika
Tuesday 27 March 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islands businesses taking part in the Pasifika Festival in New Zealand are taking advantage of the opportunity to promote their products on a regional platform.
Rain disrupts water services
Tuesday 27 March 2018 | Published in Environment
Days of heavy rain on Rarotonga have led to 10 out of the 12 water intakes around the island being blocked by debris, says the Water, Waste, and Sanitation Unit of the Ministry of Infrastructure Cook Islands (WATSAN).
Orr takes reins at NZ Reserve Bank
Tuesday 27 March 2018 | Published in Economy
Adrian Orr yesterday stepped into the top job at the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) as its new governor.
Tauhunu fishers grateful for gift of new gear
Tuesday 27 March 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
Manihiki’s Tauhunu Fishing Association has received a gift of fishing gear and materials last Thursday from the visiting Cook Islands Fishing Association field worker Vaine Wichman.
Partnership may help remove waste
Tuesday 27 March 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
The Cook Islands may take advantage of the newly-signed Moana Taka Partnership in which a Chinese company has agreed to ship containers of recyclable waste out of the country at no cost.
War of words over WOF issuers
Tuesday 27 March 2018 | Published in Local
A row has broken out concerning the Cook Islands Police Service’s decision to formally dissolve the Warrant of Fitness (WOF) committee.
Teachers' USP degrees to be recognised in NZ
Tuesday 27 March 2018 | Published in Education
People who study to become teachers at the University of the South Pacific (USP) will now have their qualifications automatically recognised in New Zealand.
Miss CI shares pageant experience
Monday 26 March 2018 | Published in Local
Miss Cook Islands, Alanna Smith was guest speaker at special evening in the “Hearing Her Story” series, held at Ngatipa, residence of the New Zealand High Commissioner, last Wednesday night.
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