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Prime Minister addresses nation
Friday 24 June 2016 | Published in Local
I SPEAK to you today with the assurances and confidence of government that the events of last Monday are well and truly behind us.
Delaying tactics dismay landowners
Friday 24 June 2016 | Published in Local
TWO PROMINENT landowners in the Kauare Road area of Teimurimotia say they’re dismayed that there are people going around trying to delay work on the completion of the laying of the new water main pipeline down Iro road.
Police investigate boat 'hit and run'
Friday 24 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A “HIT and run” incident out at sea has been under police investigation after a report was filed to them by an elderly fisherman more than a week ago.
Neutrality of advice questioned
Friday 24 June 2016 | Published in Politics
Queen’s Representative Tom Marsters should not have sought legal advice from the government’s Solicitor General because the Crown Law office lacks impartiality, says former Speaker of Parliament Norman George.
No job threat, says PM
Friday 24 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
PRIME Minister Henry Puna says his leadership is under no threat despite the attempt from the Opposition coalition to overthrow his government earlier this week.
They're officially Kiwis!
Thursday 23 June 2016 | Published in Local
IT WAS a big moment for 11 Cook Islands residents when they received their New Zealand citizenship from the New Zealand High Commissioner Nick Hurley earlier this week.
Tourism targets Japanese market
Thursday 23 June 2016 | Published in Local
Teumere Koteka-Heather and Daniel Fisher have been selected to participate in a tourism and marketing programme with a specific focus on the Japanese market.
Chiropractic students kept busy
Thursday 23 June 2016 | Published in Local
RAROTONGA’S cool and drizzly weather has failed to deter members of the public from taking advantage of an offer of free chiropractic treatment.
Lawyer admitted to bar
Thursday 23 June 2016 | Published in Local
Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) legal and policy officer Varanisese Bulabalavu was admitted to the Bar of the Cook Islands High Court as a barrister and solicitor on May 30.
Dark mornings continue
Thursday 23 June 2016 | Published in Local
If YOU’VE been getting fed up with having to get out of bed in the dark, the news isn’t good, because the sun won’t be rising until around 7am every morning from now till August.
QR's decision quicker than thought
Thursday 23 June 2016 | Published in Politics
Up until Tuesday afternoon, Cook Islanders at home and abroad believed Queen’s Representative Tom Marsters had not reached a decision on the opposition coalition-initiated parliamentary sitting that took place on Monday.
Prime Minister expected to speak today
Thursday 23 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
PRIME Minister Henry Puna is expected to comment on the latest political upheaval in the country in his absence, today.
Cleanup begins at 'Brychyard' cemetery
Wednesday 22 June 2016 | Published in Local
RESTORATION work at the Brychyard Cemetery at Panama began on Monday.
Biodiversity workshop gains support
Wednesday 22 June 2016 | Published in Environment
The MINISTER for National Environment Services (NES) Kiriau Turepu has acknowledged the high level of support and the large number of participants at a workshop for the Development of Cook Islands 5th National Report to the Convention on Biological Diversity and National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan for 2016-2025.
CIP to Rose Brown: “You're forgiven'
Wednesday 22 June 2016 | Published in Politics
THE RULING Cook Islands Party has acknowledged that although MP Rose Brown crossed the floor to support the opposition coalition this week, she’ll be welcomed back because they need her support.
Comedian gives some good advice
Wednesday 22 June 2016 | Published in Local
NEW ZEALAND comedian and television personality Mike King yesterday spent time with students and staff of Tereora College delivering his “Cool to Korero” sessions under his Key to Life charitable trust programme.
QR sides with government
Wednesday 22 June 2016 | Published in Politics
THE QUEEN’S Representative has agreed with the government’s position that parliament was properly adjourned sine die on Friday, effectively quashing intense speculation that the country would be led by a woman prime minister for the first time.
Tangi could be in for challenge
Wednesday 22 June 2016 | Published in Politics
THE NEUTRALITY of the Clerk of Parliament is likely to be challenged by the opposition coalition following his actions to try and prevent them from having a proper sitting on Monday.
BBC looks for Cook Islands farmer
Tuesday 21 June 2016 | Published in Local
THE BRITISH Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is looking for a Cook Islands farmer to take part in their Life Swap Adventure television show.
Exercise a success
Tuesday 21 June 2016 | Published in Local
AN EXERCISE by the Ports Authority at Arutanga, Aitutaki, last month has been hailed a success.
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