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Tourism operators catch up with US news
Friday 12 May 2017 | Published in Local
Members of Aitutaki’s tourism industry enjoyed a presentation from the general manager of Cook Islands Tourism North America, John (JP) Peterson, on Tuesday evening.
Cook Islander to star in this year's opera performance
Friday 12 May 2017 | Published in Local
This year’s Opera in Rarotonga is to feature rising Cook Islands singing star Keani Pora.
Police officers celebrate an accident-free weekend
Friday 12 May 2017 | Published in Local
No motor vehicle crashes were reported last weekend - and that has made Cook Islands police very happy.
'Reluctant politician' rises to challenge
Friday 12 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Teina Rongo seems a reluctant politician who is challenging himself to influence policies on the environment, culture, education and giving young people a more positive future.
Arrests follow Monday assaults
Friday 12 May 2017 | Published in Local
Two local males have been arrested following an incident on Monday night in which two men were allegedly beaten by three other men, one of whom was armed with a crowbar.
Search begins for Miss Cook Islands
Thursday 11 May 2017 | Published in Local
The search for Miss Cook Islands 2017 has begun.
Container of 'goodies' arrives on island
Thursday 11 May 2017 | Published in Local
A container of medical supplies and equipment has been donated to Rarotonga by the Rotary Club of Wollongong, Australia.
Voter backlash ahead - former RAPPA MP
Thursday 11 May 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Independent candidate John Henry believes there will be a voter backlash against the Cook Islands Party in next week’s RAPPA by-election.
Injured in late night fight
Thursday 11 May 2017 | Published in Local
A local man says if he and a friend had not intervened in a late-night assault on a tourist then he believes the visitor “could have been beaten to death”.
Review step forward in lagoon management
Thursday 11 May 2017 | Published in Local
The Mei Te Vai Ki Te Vai Environmental Literature Review has been completed and the summarised report is publicly available online.
The creation of a special day
Wednesday 10 May 2017 | Published in Local
Mother’s Day is celebrated across the world but it hasn’t always been that way.
Youngsters send love to their mums
Wednesday 10 May 2017 | Published in Local
Tamaitimaru Junior Willie turns 10 on Mother’s Day, but he wants this Sunday to be about his mum because she means everything to him.
Climate financing a challenge: Brown
Wednesday 10 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The delivery of climate finance from international funding organisations is a challenge for the Cook Islands and the other Pacific island nations, says Finance minister Mark Brown.
CI team at rights seminar
Wednesday 10 May 2017 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands was represented at a regional human rights workshop by the acting secretary of Internal Affairs Paul Allsworth and director of Social Policy and Services Nooroa Numanga.
Shocked reaction to low police wages
Wednesday 10 May 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Commissioner Maara Tetava last week told the Parliament Public Accounts Committee that low police salaries could be among the reasons for the high number of officers leaving the service.
Tetava saddened by loss of six officers
Wednesday 10 May 2017 | Published in Local
Six police officers quit the Cook Islands Police Service last month, which Commissioner Maara Tetava says is sad.
Culture pleads for more funds
Wednesday 10 May 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Culture secretary Anthony Turua has called for his cash-strapped ministry to be given more funds.
Cyclone Ella not a worry, says local weatherman
Wednesday 10 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
Another cyclone has formed in the Pacific region outside of the cyclone season which is from November to April.
It's important to keep those hands clean
Tuesday 9 May 2017 | Published in Local
The importance of washing your hands for good health and hygiene was emphasised last week as the Cook Islands joined with countries around the world to celebrate World Hand Washing Day.
Pacific countries aim to join global internet discussions
Tuesday 9 May 2017 | Published in Local
Government delegates from 16 Pacific countries including the Cook Islands have attended a workshop aimed at overcoming barriers to participating in global internet governance discussions, such as those taking place within the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) community.
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