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The right man to oversee our fleet
Monday 18 April 2016 | Published in Local
After strengthening its presence in the South Asian market, Maritime Cook Islands (MCI) has reinforced its drive in Europe by appointing a new technical manager for the region.
NZ police here to investigate death
Monday 18 April 2016 | Published in Crime
The Auckland Coroner’s office has ordered an inquest into the death in New Zealand of a 24-year old Australian man who fell ill while being held to “sober up” at Cook Islands Police headquarters.
Biosecurity workshop held
Monday 18 April 2016 | Published in Health
BIOSECURITY Service Cook Islands is holding a workshop on the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Wildlife Species (CITES) at the Agriculture office this week.
NCD drive recognised
Saturday 16 April 2016 | Published in Health
THE World Health Organization (WHO) has acknowledged the Cook Islands government’s commitment towards addressing non-communicable diseases problem (NCDs) in this country.
Helping to save beautiful Tanga'eo
Saturday 16 April 2016 | Published in Outer Islands
This weekly column, supplied by Te Ipukarea Society, looks at environmental issues confronting the Cook Islands and the world.
Maori Week ends on a high note
Saturday 16 April 2016 | Published in Culture
APII Avarua ended their Maori week in style yesterday with children dressed in their Pareu wear according to their Vaka Colours.
College pupils show cultural skills
Saturday 16 April 2016 | Published in Culture
Students of Nukutere College demonstrated their culture through traditional dances and lively drum beats as the school displayed its string band presentation at the school grounds on Wednesday.
New president elected to lead women's group
Saturday 16 April 2016 | Published in Local
TEINA Mackenzie is Cook Islands Business and Professional Women’s (CIBPW) new president.
Visitor stars in fundraiser
Saturday 16 April 2016 | Published in Local
Israel Starr is a bit of a thinking man’s muso. He’s used to the normal questions put to him by radio jocks and others about how long he’s been singing, how did he get into it and so on.
Students to become disaster assessors
Saturday 16 April 2016 | Published in Education
During next week’s school holidays, local college students will undertake a Disaster Assessment and Distribution training with Cook Islands Red Cross.
Debit card launched in glittering style
Saturday 16 April 2016 | Published in Local
The Bank of the Cook Islands set its vaka on a course to a brighter banking future at Thursday night’s unveiling of the new BCI Vaka Debit MasterCard.
Protest sends signal to government
Saturday 16 April 2016 | Published in Local
About 200 people gathered in Avarua yesterday afternoon to show their opposition to the controversial purse seining agreement between the Cook Islands government and the European Union.
Tourism challenges ADB report
Saturday 16 April 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Growth in the Cook Islands has slowed due to a lack of infrastructure projects and accommodation capacity constraints in the tourism sector, says the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Chance to win sought-after scholarship
Friday 15 April 2016 | Published in Education
The Ministry of Education is seeking expressions of interest from the public who wish to further their studies under the 2017 New Zealand Commonwealth Scholarship.
Big day today for Apii Avarua
Friday 15 April 2016 | Published in Local
APII Avarua has been busy gearing up for the school’s Maori Week celebrations scheduled to take place today.
Conflict of interest delays assault case
Friday 15 April 2016 | Published in Local
A conflict of interest and the possible laying of more charges against the defendant meant the sentencing of Micheal Stuart Trego had to be adjourned at the Cook Islands High Court on April 14.
Work starts on tivaivai hut at Punganga Nui
Friday 15 April 2016 | Published in Local
The Tivaivai Hut is making progress with the renovation of an old hut at the Punanga Nui market.
The rise and rise of Sir Michael Hill, jeweller
Friday 15 April 2016 | Published in Local
I’m not quite sure what Sir Michael Hill will say in his speech at the Air New Zealand Cooks Islands Tourism Awards extravaganza at the National Auditorium tonight, but I won’t be surprised if he talks about striving and pushing oneself to overcome adversity.
Tourism boosts interest from Asia
Friday 15 April 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
In a bid to boost its Asian market, Cook Islands Tourism Corporation took part in the China Outbound Travel and Tourism market (COTTM) this week.
Email leak: People have been misled
Friday 15 April 2016 | Published in Politics
Leaked information indicates the Cook Islands people have been misled over a period of time by the government over the European Union purse seining agreement.
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