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US diplomat talks conservation
Thursday 8 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
A HIGH-RANKING United States diplomat has been in Rarotonga having meetings with government officials on a variety of issues, including support for ocean conservation and sustainability.
Assault matter taking too long, says lawyer
Thursday 8 September 2016 | Published in Local
THE COOK ISLANDS police prosecution requested the adjournment of an assault case at the Cook Islands High Court on September 1.
PM showcases our Marae Moana project
Thursday 8 September 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
PRIME Minister Henry Puna highlighted the country’s bid to set up a Marine Park in its EEZ at the Pacific Ocean Summit in Hawaii last week.
New jet to boost Sydney link
Thursday 8 September 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
AIR NEW Zealand is set to introduce its Boeing 777-200 on its direct service between Sydney, Australia and Rarotonga.
Bid to cut suicide rate
Thursday 8 September 2016 | Published in Local
By 2021, THE Cook Islands government through the Ministry of Health and key stakeholders hopes to reduce the suicide rate in this country by at least 50 per cent.
Treasures on display at museum
Thursday 8 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Some extraordinary examples of tivaivai– quilting Cook Islands style, are about to be exhibited at the National Museum (Runanga Pakau).
Assaults top court cases
Wednesday 7 September 2016 | Published in Crime
Assault offences topped the 33 court matters called before Justice of the Peace John Kenning at the Cook Islands High Court last week.
Cook Islands Miss Earth takes recycling seriously
Wednesday 7 September 2016 | Published in Local
Miss Earth Cook Islands Allanah Herman-Edgar is representing her island nation in the 2016 Miss Earth competition in the Philippines next month.
Making a model of Mangaia
Wednesday 7 September 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
Around 60 people attended the three-dimensional modelling (P3DM) workshop at the Mangaia Oneroa Youth Hall on Monday.
Donations lend support to Tongareva women
Wednesday 7 September 2016 | Published in Local
THE COOK ISLANDS Breast Cancer Foundation has received another shipment of bras from counterpart organisations in New Zealand, and this time, the women of Tongareva are benefitting from their generosity.
It's all go for Rose, says clerk
Wednesday 7 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Politics
CLERK of Parliament John Tangi has confirmed receiving a letter from Rose Brown, endorsing herself as the new leader of the parliamentary opposition.
Puna chairs meeting in Micronesia
Wednesday 7 September 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
COOK ISLANDS Prime Minister Henry Puna chaired the Smaller Islands States (SIS) Leaders meeting in Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia yesterday.
Dance skills on show at auditorium
Tuesday 6 September 2016 | Published in Local
TEREORA College’s much-anticipated Turanga Vaevae dancing concert will be held next week at the National Auditorium.
Maritime patrol wins praise
Tuesday 6 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The RECENT joint maritime patrol through the waters of Cook Islands, Tonga and Niue has won the praise of the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR).
New toys like Christmas for children
Tuesday 6 September 2016 | Published in Local
The ARRIVAL of new playground equipment and toys for the pre-schoolers was cause for celebration and a shared morning tea at Apii Potiki Te Uki Ou on Friday.
Well-qualified intern works for SMA
Tuesday 6 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
THE LOCAL Seabed Minerals Authority has taken on a new intern who is a Bachelor of Applied Science (Geoscience) graduate from the Queensland University of Technology.
Garlic the secret behind active long life
Tuesday 6 September 2016 | Published in Local
WHEN Emerar Thomas celebrated her 90th birthday last week, she did it in style, leaving her Oamaru, New Zealand home and flying to Rarotonga, the island where she was born back in September 3, 1926.
Leaders ask for financial help
Tuesday 6 September 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
PRIME MINISTER Henry Puna and the other regional leaders have asked United States President Barrack Obama for political support to ease their access to climate finance for the Pacific island region.
Climate change leads forum issues
Tuesday 6 September 2016 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna says climate change will be the most significant issue to be discussed at this year’s Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting which starts today in Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia.
Lying MP disease: Maggie
Tuesday 6 September 2016 | Published in Local
Tuapapa-Maraerenga MP George Maggie says the lying that goes on in political circles here is like a disease that inflicts without exception, every Cook Islands Party and Democrat member of Parliament.
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