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Working towards a detoxified future
Friday 5 May 2017 | Published in Local
Representatives from Cook Islands this week joined their counterparts from Samoa, Kiribati, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Tonga and the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) at the joint Conference of the Parties (COP) to the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions in Geneva.
Cook Islanders in NZ honour our war effort
Friday 5 May 2017 | Published in Local
The 500 Cook Islands soldiers who volunteered to fight in World War One were remembered by many Cook Islanders who attended the Anzac dawn service in Wellington, New Zealand, on April 25 this year.
Browne hits back at PM's absences
Friday 5 May 2017 | Published in Local
In what is developing into a lively pre-by-election media stoush between new Demo leader Tina Browne and prime minister Henry Puna, Browne has hit back at the PM’s comments about his frequent visits overseas.
Low police pay a challenge: Tetava
Friday 5 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Police Commissioner Maara Tetava says his department is facing challenges in recruiting and maintaining quality officers because of their low salary scale.
Specialists looking at eye health
Friday 5 May 2017 | Published in Local
Visiting health specialists are doing the rounds through Cook Islands, with optometrists, ophthalmologist, and surgeons from New Zealand visiting both Rarotonga and the Pa Enua.
Public servants improve their knowledge
Thursday 4 May 2017 | Published in Local
A group of public servants enhanced their knowledge in policy development last week, in a two-day workshop at the University of the South Pacific held by the Central Policy and Planning Office of the Office of the Prime Minister.
Charging station a first for island
Thursday 4 May 2017 | Published in Local
Te Aponga Uira (TAU) launched Rarotonga’s first electric vehicle charging station yesterday.
Get fishing at Rutaki
Thursday 4 May 2017 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Fishing Association President, Don Beer is impressed with the list of fishing activities the Rutaki Fishing Association executive are offering this Saturday when they launch their delayed fishing competition, ‘Lagoon, Reef, Ocean’.
Family night ends autism campaign
Thursday 4 May 2017 | Published in Local
Autism Cook Islands’ autism awareness campaign is ending with a final event in a bid to deal with the stigma surrounding autism spectrum disorder.
Brown part of high level panel
Thursday 4 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Finance minister Mark Brown will be one of the panelists at a side event during the Asian Development Bank’s 50th Annual Meeting in Yokohama, Japan.
Mental health pair make a return visit
Thursday 4 May 2017 | Published in Health
A clinical psychologist and psychiatrist will visit the Cook Islands from May 15 for two weeks.
Term two starts well for Tereora pupils
Thursday 4 May 2017 | Published in Local
Tereora College has got term 2 of school to a great start with a very high attendance rate.
Travel part of the job, says PM
Thursday 4 May 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The Cook Islands needs to be conscious of our isolation and distance from everybody and realise we can’t do business with our friends by email or by Skype, says prime minister Henry Puna.
Raro resident conquers massive wave
Thursday 4 May 2017 | Published in Local
Rarotonga resident Eric Gamez took on the biggest wave of the Teahupoo Tahiti 2017 body boarding challenge, which finished yesterday.
School principals discuss pastoral care
Wednesday 3 May 2017 | Published in Education
The Ministry of Education began its three-day annual conference yesterday for principals of schools in Rarotonga and the Pa Enua.
Marine biologist's allegations incorrect – ministry
Wednesday 3 May 2017 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) says it is concerned over allegations by marine biologist Dr Teina Rongo, that he was overlooked for a position that was filled by a foreigner.
Okeanos prepares for fourth ocean dive
Wednesday 3 May 2017 | Published in Local
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ship Okeanos Explorer, is continuing north of the Cook Islands EEZ to conduct deep ocean research within the Exclusive Economic Zone of Jarvis Island.
Blood donors always in demand
Wednesday 3 May 2017 | Published in Local
A post on Facebook last month from the relative of someone who needed a transfusion with blood of a rare type - Rh negative, has sparked questions as to how blood supply is organised on Rarotonga.
Media man clarifies Jetstar luggage offload issues
Wednesday 3 May 2017 | Published in Local
After first sidestepping the question of why Jetstar passengers to Rarotonga sometimes have their baggage unloaded in Auckland, the airline’s media adviser has supplied a more detailed explanation.
By-election costs about $20,000
Wednesday 3 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Taxpayers will have to fork about $20,000 to finance the upcoming Ruatonga, Avatiu, Palmerston, Panama and Atupa (RAPPA) constituency by-election.
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