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Off to NZ to learn more
Friday 10 November 2017 | Published in Local
Six nursing students will leave today (Friday) to New Zealand to gain work experience in Auckland clinics for three weeks.
Past plays part in bail refusal
Friday 10 November 2017 | Published in Local
A local man’s history of breaching probation, contempt of court and reoffending contributed to him being refused bail again this week.
Awards recognise successful women
Friday 10 November 2017 | Published in Local
The 2017 Emerging Entrepreneur Awards ceremony will be held tonight to reward young Cook Islands women in business.
Bank launches agencies on Atiu, Mangaia
Friday 10 November 2017 | Published in Outer Islands
The BSP has launched two new agencies in the outer islands, at the Super Brown store on Atiu and Babes Trading on Mangaia.
Aussie vet enjoys clinic work
Friday 10 November 2017 | Published in Local
Local animal clinic Esther Honey is lucky enough to have the help of two veterinarians – not something that happens often at the volunteer-dependent shelter.
Silas makes most of her trip to Japan
Friday 10 November 2017 | Published in Local
Cook Islands representative Miss International 2017 pageant Silas Tuaputa is making the most of her stay in Japan.
Improving water quality
Friday 10 November 2017 | Published in Local
In January 2017, the Cook Islands Government launched the Mei Te Vai Ki Te Vai project to improve the water quality of the lagoons in Rarotonga and Aitutaki.
Testing to find source of issues
Friday 10 November 2017 | Published in Local
How agricultural activities, on-site septic systems and other activities contribute to Muri Lagoon’s water quality will be better understood after monitoring equipment is installed around the Muri area as part of the Mei Te Vai Ki Te Vai project.
Crimes Bill body out of time
Friday 10 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Parliamentary Select Committee for the Crimes Bill 2017 is running out of time to complete their consultations with people and organisations around the country before the next sitting of parliament.
Internal Affairs minister calls for innovation
Friday 10 November 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Politics
Internal Affairs minister Albert Nicholas officially opened the inaugural National Welfare Stocktake Workshop yesterday morning, in front of a small gathering at the National Auditorium.
Polystyrene to get the boot
Thursday 9 November 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) is proposing a ban on the importation of all polystyrene takeaway containers in a bid to deal with a rapidly-growing waste problem.
Air crash exercise closes seawall
Thursday 9 November 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
EMERGENCY workers responded in a multi-agency coordinated emergency response exercise run by the Rarotonga Airport Fire Authority on Wednesday morning.
Project progress is up to Cabinet
Thursday 9 November 2017 | Published in Local
The project to improve the Punanga Nui market is now in the hands of government ministers as they look into procuring materials that will improve the popular Saturday attraction.
Parliament set to meet in three weeks
Thursday 9 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The second sitting of the Parliament for this year is scheduled for November 27.
Training ends in 'disaster'
Thursday 9 November 2017 | Published in Local
Senior police officers attended an Australian Federal Police training session bringing them up to speed with Command Coordinate and Control (C3) procedures on Tuesday.
No moves yet on 'Paradise Papers'
Thursday 9 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Financial Intelligence Unit says it will properly investigate if it is provided with information that indicates that there has been any criminal activity or financial misconduct in this country in connection with the “Paradise Papers”.
Bluesky to begin costly restoration
Thursday 9 November 2017 | Published in Local
Work has begun on obtaining replacement equipment for the mobile network core destroyed in the fire at Bluesky’s Aroa station on Friday, October 27.
Generous community aids house fire victims
Thursday 9 November 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
The island community is rallying around a family who lost everything in a devastating fire that destroyed their home on Tuesday evening last week.
You can help Alanna to be a winner
Thursday 9 November 2017 | Published in Local
Miss Cook Islands Alanna Smith is competing in the Miss World pageant in Sanya, China and she is calling on everyone in the Cook Islands to vote for her.
MCI supports work of Fins Attached
Wednesday 8 November 2017 | Published in Local
Maritime Cook Islands (MCI) is stepping up its efforts to support the work of “Fins Attached”, a non-profit organisation aimed at saving the world’s shark population and promoting preservation as essential for the global ecosystem.
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