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PM champions copyright rules
Friday 27 January 2017 | Published in Local
THE PROTECTION incorporated in the Cook Islands Traditional Knowledge Act and the Copyright Act passed in 2013, means the Cook Islands people can rightly claim and protect their traditional works and knowledge, using them as a foundation for being creative either in the social or economic arena, says prime minister Henry Puna.
Resort in exclusive company
Friday 27 January 2017 | Published in Local
PACIFIC Resort Hotel Group (PRHG) has announced the inclusion of Little Polynesian Resort into one of the world’s most exclusive luxury hotel brands - Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH).
Health plays down doctor issue
Friday 27 January 2017 | Published in Health
The LACK of doctors in the outer islands is not making a negative impact on residents’ health, says Health ministry secretary Elizabeth Iro.
Moana Nui on the reef off Nassau
Friday 27 January 2017 | Published in Local
Taio Shipping’s new vessel the Moana Nui has run aground on the reef at Nassau in the northern Cook Islands.
Sponsor pleased with series opener
Thursday 26 January 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
GRANT WALKER, the sponsor of the 21South Group Vaka of Origin II Twenty20 series, is pleased with the success of the opening leg on Saturday.
Starved dogs off to better life
Thursday 26 January 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Two OF the three dogs rescued by Esther Honey volunteers on Tuesday are now safe in the care of the SPCA.
Gender policy makes progress
Thursday 26 January 2017 | Published in Local
Taputukura Mariri has been helping the Cook Islands National Council of Women (CINCW) make progress on the National Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Policy (GEWE) among the organisation’s members over the last three months.
Protection advisor will aid consumer
Thursday 26 January 2017 | Published in Local
THE LABOUR and Consumer Division of the Ministry of Internal Affairs has appointed a new senior consumer protection advisor.
Anxiety problem around the world
Thursday 26 January 2017 | Published in Local
The most common psychological illnesses in the Pacific and around the world are anxiety, depression and stress- related emotional reactions.
Police officer's theft charge thrown out
Thursday 26 January 2017 | Published in Local
A POLICEWOMAN who has served with the Cook Islands Police Service for seven years had a charge of theft of a mobile phone when she appeared in court before three JPs on Tuesday morning.
Molester hits Matavera homes
Thursday 26 January 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
A WOMAN is lucky not to have been seriously sexually assaulted in Matavera on Monday morning when she woke to find a man standing over her bed.
Assault accused in NZ seeking medical help
Wednesday 25 January 2017 | Published in Local
WILLIAM Rene Edmond Karl Doherty failed to appear in the Cook Islands High Court on January 19 for a charge of an assault on a female.
Focus on copyright at Raro workshop
Wednesday 25 January 2017 | Published in Local
A SUB-REGIONAL meeting on Copyright and Development for decisionmakers of South Pacific countries ends today at the national auditorium in Avarua.
24 cases before the High Court
Wednesday 25 January 2017 | Published in Crime
IT WAS a busy start of the year for the Cook Islands High Court with 24 matters called before Justice of the Peace John Whitta on January 19.
NCEA results thrill everyone at Nukutere
Wednesday 25 January 2017 | Published in Education
NUKUTERE College has acknowledged the successful National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) preliminary results produced by their students for the year 2016.
Cruelty: Starving dogs horror
Wednesday 25 January 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
'This is absolute cruelty. Overseas there would be prosecution and jail time.’
Court threat over Penrhyn cargo
Wednesday 25 January 2017 | Published in Local
TAKING court action against Pacific Schooners could be the only way to recover compensation for the people of Penrhyn.
Sailing into the future
Tuesday 24 January 2017 | Published in Local
Older hands help search for the next generation of voyagers
High Commissioner guest at dinner
Tuesday 24 January 2017 | Published in Local
Local business people took the opportunity to meet new New Zealand High Commissioner to the Cook Islands, Peter Marshall and his wife Pamela at a dinner at Bamboo Jacks restaurant last Thursday night.
Outflow shock ahead, developer claims
Tuesday 24 January 2017 | Published in Local
The COOK Islands national census conducted last month, is likely to reveal “indigenous depopulation” that will shock the nation, says Merchant of Paradise (MOP) property developer Tim Tepaki.
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