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Disaster finance a first for region
Wednesday 7 December 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
COOK ISLANDS has secured a $13.95 million loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) which will be made available in the event of a disaster hitting this country, The policy-based loan will fund the Cook Islands Disaster Resilience Programme, which will make finance rapidly available in the event of a disaster.
NZ pest endangers island trees
Wednesday 7 December 2016 | Published in Local
A MINISTRY of Agriculture plant importation programme that was expected to boost avocado production here appears to have gone horribly wrong, instead introducing an invasive species of tree borer.
Court memorial for honoured JP
Wednesday 7 December 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
A MOVING memorial service for the late Senior Justice of the Peace John Kenning was held yesterday in the No.1 Courtroom.
Miss Cook Islands takes fifth place
Monday 5 December 2016 | Published in Local
MISS COOK Islands Tepaeru Toka was placed fourth runner up in the Miss Pacific Islands 2016 pageant in Apia, Samoa.
Police start recruitment drive
Monday 5 December 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
THE POLICE are looking for keen individuals with a passion for helping the community to join the ranks of the men and women in blue.
All on the Rock
Monday 5 December 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
THERE are no official overseas engagements for the ministers this week.
Police thank Ribbon Day sponsors
Monday 5 December 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
COOK ISLANDS police have given a big thank you to the sponsors of their very successful White Ribbon Day events on November 25.
Hotel chain buys Little Polynesian
Monday 5 December 2016 | Published in Local
AFTER being on the market for some years iconic Rarotonga property Little Polynesian Resort has been taken over by Pacific Resort Hotel Group.
Shock as Key quits NZ's top position
Monday 5 December 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
New ZEALAND is still in shock following the sudden resignation of its prime minster John Key.
Delight over shark tags
Monday 5 December 2016 | Published in Local
MMR donates satellite trackers to marine conservationist
Thanks all, for Movember support
Monday 5 December 2016 | Published in Local
THE MOVEMBER 2016 crew want to send a huge “meitaki maata” to all who stepped up to the challenge to raise awareness (and funds) for men’s mental health in the Cook Islands.
Fishing partnerships 'unfair'
Monday 5 December 2016 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Government has now signed up a Fisheries Partnership Agreement (FPA) with the European Union (EU).
Rarotonga visit a first for many Atiu youngsters
Monday 5 December 2016 | Published in Local
Forty-five students from Atiu’s Enuamanu School visited Rarotonga this week for an educational trip on literacy and numeracy.
Koutu Nui discuss issues with Atiu residents
Monday 5 December 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
THE EXECUTIVE committee members of the Koutu Nui spent three days last week in Atiu conducting a workshop or iriirikapua with island residents.
MPs share thoughts on leadership
Monday 5 December 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Leading Western Australia parliamentarian Barry House is thrilled to have been part of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association conference held on Rarotonga this week.
Ex-comedian's new take on life
Monday 5 December 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
New Zealand TV personality Mike King sits across the desk from me in a black tank-top holding his young daughter. He is chatty, smiling and I am secretly hoping the office chair doesn’t collapse under them.
PSC trials business mentoring programme
Monday 5 December 2016 | Published in Local
A BUSINESS mentoring programme that has been made available through the Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce to 300 local businesses is now being trialled by the Public Service Commission (PSC).
Seawall project to protect WWI graves
Monday 5 December 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Work is nearing completion on the 50-metre extension of the seawall along the RSA cemetery foreshore.
Driver in fatal crash acquitted
Monday 5 December 2016 | Published in Local
A MAN charged with the death of a woman in a motorcycle accident on Rarotonga last year has been acquitted in the Cook Islands High Court.
Course focuses on safety issues
Friday 2 December 2016 | Published in Local
New ZEALAND High Commissioner Nick Hurley opened the Site Safe training course at the Cook Islands Industry Training Institute (CITTI) on Tuesday.
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