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Japanese grant boost for school
Wednesday 4 October 2017 | Published in Local
Takitumu Primary School is looking better than ever thanks to the generous grant of $37,750 from the Japanese Grassroots Human Security project.
Court busy despite date confusion
Wednesday 4 October 2017 | Published in Local
Despite some confusion after its weekly sitting was postponed from Thursday to Friday last week, the Avarua High Court was busy dealing with a wide variety of cases, including six involving assaults on females.
New push for UN membership
Wednesday 4 October 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Cook Islands government is making a new push for membership of the United Nations.
Brown takes on pension issue
Wednesday 4 October 2017 | Published in Local
The government will make the highest representations to New Zealand to have a “ridiculous” mistake by the New Zealand Ministry of Social Development (NZMSD) corrected, says Finance minister Mark Brown.
Burglary-accused, 16, has case adjourned
Tuesday 3 October 2017 | Published in Crime
A 16-year-old facing a string of burglary charges had his case adjourned and was placed on a strict curfew when he appeared in the Avarua High Court on Friday.
Miss CI fundraising gets off to a mighty start
Tuesday 3 October 2017 | Published in Local
If there is one thing that University of Otago graduate and Miss Cook Islands 2017 Alanna Smith knows well, it’s that the better prepared you are, the less stressed you will be.
Commissioner flies our flag at high-powered conference
Tuesday 3 October 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Commissioner Maara Tetava is representing the Cook Islands Police Service at the Royal
He's working to make our roads safer
Tuesday 3 October 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
A genuine community champion, would be an accurate description of Henry Napa.
Cook Islands signs seabed minerals deal
Tuesday 3 October 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Cook Islands government has entered into a second agreement relating to seabed minerals with the United States-based company Ocean Minerals LLC (OML).
Hours in the gym richly rewarded
Tuesday 3 October 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
The hours spent in the gym for Miss Cook Islands, Alanna Smith, go hand-in-hand with her fundraising efforts.
Reception honours consul-general
Monday 2 October 2017 | Published in Local
Honorary Consul-General of Japan John Webb was honoured at a reception at Tamarind House on Wednesday evening.
Tourism finishes big week on a high
Monday 2 October 2017 | Published in Local
Tourism week was a hive of colourful activity, with Cook Islands Tourism Corporation awarding the top 30 individuals and businesses on both Rarotonga and Aitutaki for their continuous contribution to the Cook Islands tourism industry at the A1 Meitaki Awards.
'OECD got it wrong' – Henderson
Monday 2 October 2017 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands’ controversial graduation from Official Development Assistance (ODA) has been delayed until 2018, due to the absence of adequate data to support it.
Fund discusses pressing issue
Monday 2 October 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A number of issues were dealt with at the annual Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF) members’ general meeting last week.
Helmet charges go criminal
Monday 2 October 2017 | Published in Local
The ongoing motorcycle helmet saga which has seen large numbers of young people caught up in the judicial process for over five months, will now see 15 young people faced with their first criminal conviction.
Accident illustrates bike danger
Monday 2 October 2017 | Published in Local
Parents driving with children on the back of their motorbikes have been urged to take extra care by Cook Islands police after a sleepy toddler resulted in a truck versus motorbike accident which left two people in hospital.
Small school with a big reputation
Monday 2 October 2017 | Published in Local
Apii Rutaki may be the smallest school on the island, but they certainly displayed a positive performance at the Prince of Wales athletics day.
More power in mutual support
Monday 2 October 2017 | Published in Local
An avenue of mutual support has opened up between Te Aponga Uira (TAU) and the island of Atiu by way of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), for improved power management and development.
Alanna represents her country in Italy
Monday 2 October 2017 | Published in Local
This weekly column is supplied by Te Ipukarea Society. It deals with conservation and environmental issues of interest to the Cook Islands.
Tourism Day celebrated island-style
Monday 2 October 2017 | Published in Local
World Tourism Day was a celebrated in Cook Islands style with the third A1 Meitaki Awards taking place at Maire Nui Park earlier this week.
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