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Fun films showcase our nation
Friday 18 December 2015 | Published in Local
On Wednesday night Cook Islands Tourism launched three new episodes of the much-anticipated “Katu Kanga” film series under the new branding “Love a little Paradise.”
New technology for longliners
Friday 18 December 2015 | Published in Local
Fisheries Officer/Observer Saiasi Sarau conducted training on the use of eTUNALOG for the skippers of longline fishing vessel Gold Country on Monday at Avarua Harbour.
Work issue remedies up to staff
Friday 18 December 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Ministry of Internal Affairs says it is up to disgruntled employees to raise any grievances they might have with their employers.
Art students' catalogue legacy of unique project
Friday 18 December 2015 | Published in Education
Ten years ago German secondary school arts teacher Dr Barbara Bull visited the Cook Islands.
Short sitting brings attack
Friday 18 December 2015 | Published in Politics
The Opposition is criticising the government for a short sitting of parliament where national leaders were unable to discuss of the nitty-gritty issues impacting the country.
Disaster claim just money snatch, says George
Friday 18 December 2015 | Published in Environment
Calling environmental concerns over Muri Lagoon a “national disaster” was simply an attempt by government to snatch the $800,000 set aside for dealing with the aftermath of cyclones, claims lawyer and politician Norman George.
PNG makes history at beauty pageant
Wednesday 16 December 2015 | Published in Local
In the 29th year of the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant Miss Papua New Guinea (PNG) made history for her country by winning the region’s beauty contest.
Tereora juniors honoured
Wednesday 16 December 2015 | Published in Education
Tereora College held its prize giving for the junior pupils last week.
Lawyer to head CINSF board
Wednesday 16 December 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Lawyer Heinz Matysik has taken over from Richard Neves as the chairman of the Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF).
Christmas boxes bring good cheer
Wednesday 16 December 2015 | Published in Local
The spirit of giving was definitely in the air at last weekend’s Christmas Box packing and distribution day.
Trifling query prompts self- congratulation
Wednesday 16 December 2015 | Published in Politics
Question time has been the liveliest part of parliament this week, with new kid on the block Minister of Internal Affairs Albert Nicholas causing eyes to roll when he asked another Minister a “patsy” question.
Parliament over for the year
Wednesday 16 December 2015 | Published in Politics
And that’s a wrap… Prime Minister Henry Puna closed the doors on parliament yesterday afternoon after a record short two-day sitting.
Neves says goodbye to Cook Islands
Tuesday 15 December 2015 | Published in Local
A controversial figure with a trademark grin, Financial Secretary Richard Neves will be remembered for making a significant impact on the Cook Islands’ financial and economic systems.
Competition puts life into island Christmas
Tuesday 15 December 2015 | Published in Local
The Deck the Halls competition was a huge success and certainly put a spark into the island’s Christmas festivities.
Cook Islands MPs build connections on NZ visit
Tuesday 15 December 2015 | Published in Local
New Zealand High Commissioner Nick Hurley met with first term Cook Islands’ MPs last Friday to hear about their recent visit to New Zealand.
Murienua MP tables purse seining petition
Tuesday 15 December 2015 | Published in Local
The signatures of over 4,000 Cook Islanders opposed to the controversial growth of the purse seine fishing industry in our waters were finally tabled in parliament yesterday.
Snagged propeller cripples cargo ship
Tuesday 15 December 2015 | Published in Local
Outer islands cargo vessel Lady Moana was yesterday unable to motor after a suspected shipping rope or purse seining net was caught in the ships’ propeller, crippling the vessel at sea.
New look at compulsory helmets
Tuesday 15 December 2015 | Published in Local
Members of Parliament want to ensure the death of a young man on our roads over the weekend will not be in vain, calling for a select committee to be set up to look at making helmets compulsory in the Cook Islands.
Contestants light up Avarua
Monday 14 December 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The final day of Miss Pacific Islands Pageant on Saturday got off to a bright and exciting start with a colourful display courtesy of the float parade through town.
Cabinet gets down to business
Monday 14 December 2015 | Published in Politics
All six members of Cabinet will be in Rarotonga this week as parliament begins its sitting today.
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