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Opposition raises four key concerns
Friday 9 March 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Political reform and law and order were among the four key points raised by the Opposition with New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern and her deputy Winston Peters yesterday.
One man's trash another man's treasure
Thursday 8 March 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Culture
What was initially rejected by the Mangere Arts Centre in New Zealand almost a decade ago will be the centerpiece to today’s special exhibition at the Bergman Gallery.
Bid to restart Alcoholics Anonymous group
Thursday 8 March 2018 | Published in Health
New Zealand is donating $50,000 to mental health in the Cook Islands, and a portion of that money will go towards alcohol awareness and restarting local Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings.
Another big day for NZ delegation
Thursday 8 March 2018 | Published in Politics
The final day on Rarotonga for New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern will see her visit Tereora College, meet with officials at the office of the Opposition, and take part in a panel discussion facilitated by parliament Speaker Niki Rattle.
Visitors tour ancient marae
Thursday 8 March 2018 | Published in Politics
Some members of the delegation accompanying New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern on her first visit to the Cook Islands were treated to a spirited turou (welcome) at Highland Paradise yesterday.
PM 'blown away' by warm welcome
Thursday 8 March 2018 | Published in Politics
New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern told the House of Ariki yesterday she was “blown away” by the warmth and hospitality shown by the Cook Islands on her first visit to the country.
Good news on pension scheme
Thursday 8 March 2018 | Published in Politics
Changes to the pension portability scheme, which will make it easier for qualifying Cook Islands to claim New Zealand superannuation, were announced by New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern yesterday.
Nothing will change, says new NZ PM
Thursday 8 March 2018 | Published in Politics
New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern has assured the Cook Islands that if it achieves developed nation status, the current relationship between the two countries will remain unchanged.
Tuavera wants hot mix road in Muri
Wednesday 7 March 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Concerns have been raised regarding Infrastructure Cook Islands’ plan to use two coat chip seal for pavement surfacing in the Rarotonga Road Improvement Project.
School focuses on road safety
Wednesday 7 March 2018 | Published in Education
Avarua Primary School have begun their road safety initiative this week to ensure the safety of each student during the arriving and leaving school period.
MCI hopes to repeat 2017 success
Wednesday 7 March 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
Maritime Cook Islands (MCI) registered 130 new vessels last year to grow its fleet by 3.6 per cent from 557 vessels at the end of 2016 to 577 in December, 2017.
New heavy duty trailer will protect Aitutaki's road seal
Wednesday 7 March 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
Deputy prime minister and Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) minister Teariki Heather visited Aitutaki last Friday to officially hand over a heavy vehicle trailer to the Aitutaki island government.
Boat crew rescue injured turtle
Wednesday 7 March 2018 | Published in Environment
An endangered green sea turtle that lost a front flipper after becoming entangled in a mass of orange rope at sea has been safely released back into the ocean.
Puna Ruaau set for election
Wednesday 7 March 2018 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands Party Ruaau Puna is ready for Election 2018.
Pension rule on today's meeting agenda
Wednesday 7 March 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Discussion on the New Zealand pension rules are expected to take place between the Cook Islands government and New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern today.
Police dog in fishing boat search
Wednesday 7 March 2018 | Published in Outer Islands
Aitutaki may have seen its first kuri on the island for a very long time, after a police dog was brought over from Rarotonga to inspect the Nino Maravilla, an old Ecuadorian fishing vessel widely rumoured to have been involved in transporting illegal drugs to the Cook Islands.
New Zealand leader in for busy day on Rarotonga
Wednesday 7 March 2018 | Published in Politics
Last night New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern and her delegation touched down in Rarotonga as part of the “Pacific Reset” Mission.
Mentors programme of huge benefit
Wednesday 7 March 2018 | Published in Local
Of the total number of mentees that took part in last week’s Mentors Programme, 82 per cent were indigenous Cook Islanders, up from 77 per cent a year ago.
Te Mato Vai makes steady progress
Wednesday 7 March 2018 | Published in Local
The Te Mato Vai project has been advancing at a rapid pace, with the second stage of the project well underway.
Phone software issues prompt warning
Wednesday 7 March 2018 | Published in Technology
Telecom has warned Samsung Galaxy S4 users that a new downloadable software upgrade issued by the smartphone manufacturer can cause problems.
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