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Grant helps Pue Fishing Association
Friday 17 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Japanese Government has handed a grant to the Pue Fishing Association to help improve the food security and fishing skills of Pukapukans in Rarotonga.
Fund signs off on 16th development
Friday 17 February 2017 | Published in Local
A fund the government of Japan set up to help grassroots projects has just signed off on its 16th such development in the Cook Islands since 2011.
Ex-NZ cop told to leave country or face deportation
Friday 17 February 2017 | Published in Local
After living here for 13 years an expatriate Kiwi has been told to either voluntarily leave the country within 24 hours or face deportation.
Fishing deal votes 'overwhelming'
Friday 17 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The European Parliament (EP) recorded overwhelming votes in favour of the fisheries agreement between the European Union (EU) and the Cook Islands.
Art works come back to their roots…
Thursday 16 February 2017 | Published in Culture
EU purse seiners start fishing
Thursday 16 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
One of the purse seine vessels involved in the European Union (EU) fisheries partnership agreement has begun fishing in the Cook Islands economic exclusive zone.
Domestic violence increases,Younger couples concern counsellors
Thursday 16 February 2017 | Published in Crime
There has been rise in the number of younger Rarotonga couples suffering domestic violence problems over the last two years.
Teachers recognised by NZQA for high NCEA standards in Maths, Maori
Thursday 16 February 2017 | Published in Education
Cook Islands teachers have been recognised for the high standard of work completed in NCEA Mathematics with Statistics and Cook Islands Maori.
Sirens will sound for Pacific tsunami drill
Thursday 16 February 2017 | Published in Weather
The Cook Islands will join over 40 other countries around the Pacific Rim as a participant in a mock tsunami scenario tomorrow.
Pasifika court system gets noticed
Thursday 16 February 2017 | Published in Local
A Northern Territory Royal Commission from Australia is investigating a New Zealand youth justice court based on traditional Pacific Island practices, which has been used in sentencing Cook Islands offenders.
Pasifi ka court system gets noticed
Thursday 16 February 2017 | Published in Local
A Northern Territory Royal Commission from Australia is investigating a New Zealand youth justice court based on traditional Pacific Island practices, which has been used in sentencing Cook Islands offenders.
BSP launches business credit cards
Thursday 16 February 2017 | Published in Local
Bank South Pacific (BSP) Cook Islands has introduced the new Visa Business credit card for business customers.
Spirit of friendship
Wednesday 15 February 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Japan’s ambassador to New Zealand Toshihisa Takata offi cially opened the new Fire Rescue Station in Teimurimotia yesterday.
What a busy day down at the port...
Wednesday 15 February 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
THE CRUISE ship MV Artania that visited Avarua on Monday and yesterday was originally the Royal Princess and was named by Diana, Princess of Wales, in 1984.
Glass taro exhibition ready to roll
Wednesday 15 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
New Zealand-based Cook Islands contemporary artist NiaVal Ngaro is known for cultivating traditional stories through contemporary art.
Fuel price drop good news for Pa Enua
Wednesday 15 February 2017 | Published in Outer Islands
Fuel users in the Pa Enua will pay less following the introduction of new margins for the Southern and Northern islands.
Ramp open with help from Japan
Wednesday 15 February 2017 | Published in Local
A new boat ramp which received a grant of around $NZ110,000 under Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) was handed over to the Avana Fishing Association yesterday.
Workshops target business ventures
Wednesday 15 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) is holding a series of workshops this week focusing on improving the skills and knowledge of business owners and interested people.
Yachtsman 'never happier'
Wednesday 15 February 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
A friend of yachtsman Alex Roehrs says he and missing woman Lissette Brito were in love and were on a dream adventure travelling the Pacific.
Celebration marks TMV achievement
Wednesday 15 February 2017 | Published in Local
A ceremony has been confirmed for Thursday in Avana at 5:30pm, and in the National Auditorium Dome at 6:30pm the same day to mark the completion of Stage 1 of Te Mato Vai project.
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