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Maritime CI eyes Chinese market
Monday 18 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Maritime Cook Islands (MCI) is hoping to capitalise on the longstanding alliance between Cook Islands and China by tapping into the significantly large economic opportunities present in the Chinese market.
Seven battle for coveted crown
Monday 18 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Seven contestants will battle it out for the coveted crown in the Miss Cook Islands Pageant show to be held next week at the National Auditorium.
Criminal trials set for November
Monday 18 September 2017 | Published in Local
Three criminal trials are scheduled for November this year when the next High Court session is scheduled to take place.
Invite to join Chinese-backed bank
Monday 18 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Cook Islands has been invited to join a newly-formed China-based development bank.
Dog bite bad end to family's island holiday
Monday 18 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
A holiday to Rarotonga recently ended badly for a Christchurch family when their three-year son was bitten by a wandering dog.
Drug charge relates to Arorangi police raids
Friday 15 September 2017 | Published in Crime
A Rarotonga man who was charged with “threatening acts”, after another local man stole his marijuana has appeared in court charged with possessing utensils for drug use.
Shop robber gets two years in jail
Friday 15 September 2017 | Published in Crime
Justice Patrick Keane has sentenced a 22-year-old man to two years’ imprisonment on one charge of robbery, one charge of possession of a utensil for drug use and one charge of possession of cannabis.
Book characters come to life on special day
Friday 15 September 2017 | Published in Local
Apii Te Uki Ou brought book characters to life on Friday of last week when they celebrated International Literacy Day.
Hold onto your raffle tickets
Friday 15 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
If you’re still holding onto a ticket from the Tapere Avatiu Central Committee (TACC), 2017 Monster Raffle No.1, don’t throw it away, you’re still in with a chance to win.
Policy on children 'a milestone'
Friday 15 September 2017 | Published in Local
Cabinet has endorsed the Te Pito Manava o te Anau – Cook Islands National Policy Framework for Children 2017 – 2021.
Writing contest winners named
Friday 15 September 2017 | Published in Local
Winners in the 2017 Cook Islands’ secondary schools’ writing competition have been announced.
Visiting group a hit at beachside bar
Friday 15 September 2017 | Published in Local
Vaiana’s was the place to be on Wednesday night when a ukarere (ukulele) group from Queensland, Australia thrilled onlookers with their musical talent.
Donation boosts repair effort – but much more needed
Friday 15 September 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
A $5000 donation has boosted efforts by the Cook Islands Voyaging Society to replace the burned-out starboard hull on the vaka Marumaru Atua.
Bid to boost amnesty take-up
Friday 15 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Finance minister Mark Brown will be holding talks with the revenue management team to discuss ways of getting more people involved in the tax amnesty scheme.
Island show looks for healthiest babies
Thursday 14 September 2017 | Published in Local
Babies were the star of the show at Tuesday’s Takuvaine baby show.
Student's project puts focus on Mangaia
Thursday 14 September 2017 | Published in Outer Islands
At the height of its pineapple industry between the 1970s to mid-1980s, Mangaia had a population of over 1000 people.
Tour guide has whale of an adventure
Thursday 14 September 2017 | Published in Local
Adventure guide Daniel Marsh had his own adventure of a lifetime on Tuesday.
Tourism explains future directions
Thursday 14 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Executives from the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation on Tuesday made presentations to update stakeholders on its future direction.
Soil research takes heat off Agriculture: Arioka
Thursday 14 September 2017 | Published in Local
Ministry of Agriculture director Patrick Arioka says soil analysis research conducted in the Ngatangiia area between Paringaru and the Avana area shows agricultural activity is not responsible for environmental impacts on Muri lagoon, as claimed in previous debate over the state of the lagoon.
Cooks an example for other nations: Brown
Thursday 14 September 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Cook Islands have been seen as an example by other nations in the Pacific region for its “good practices”, says finance minister Mark Brown.
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