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Commitment honoured

Monday 16 November 2015 | Published in Local

The Cook Islands Government has made good on their commitment to the Miss Pacific Islands pageant by confirming $20,000 in sponsorship for the event.

Working for a cleaner environment

Monday 16 November 2015 | Published in Local

The annual Bank of the South Pacific Go Green Campaign was a huge success amongst schools in the Cook Islands on Friday.

New protest at fishing deal planned

Monday 16 November 2015 | Published in Local

With another multi-million dollar fishing deal about to be signed with the EU, the people of the Cook Islands are set to wave their placards and banners against purse seine fishing in another protest march against the government.

James Bond still has what it takes

Saturday 14 November 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

When it comes to spy movies, James Bond tops them all. The world’s longest-running movie series is based on the fictional character of MI6 agent James Bond, “007,” who originally appeared in a series of books by the late Ian Fleming. The 24th movie was released this month to thunderous applause from around the world.

Kuki visit teaches important lessons

Saturday 14 November 2015 | Published in Local

Years 1 to 6 students of Takitumu School were highly excited to have “Kuki” the Bank of the Cook Islands mascot and friends visit their school this week for a follow-up visit to their “Jubilee Jump Start” programme which was launched last month.

Humpbacks: the future

Saturday 14 November 2015 | Published in Local

Recovery to 2014 – IWC In 2014 IWC undertook a detailed assessment of the population trends of the Oceania sub-population, from which they excluded the east Australian sub-stock E1 (IWC 2014 Annex H). See Figure 4 for a graphical summary of the assessment.

Government once again under siege

Saturday 14 November 2015 | Published in Local

Well, things have been heating up recently and a furore has erupted concerning the publication of the contents of a draft legal opinion by Dr Alex Frame concerning Cook Islands government spending.

Paddles display stunning artwork

Saturday 14 November 2015 | Published in Local

Vaka Eiva paddles have been splashed with the stunning colours, carvings and designs of diversity in this year’s Matson Vaka Eiva 2015 Paddle Art Exhibition.

Childcare centre already in demand

Saturday 14 November 2015 | Published in Local

A newly-established childcare facility opened its doors to the public for the first time in Upper Tupapa last Monday.

Swimming lessons beat the heat

Saturday 14 November 2015 | Published in Local

Season for giving here again

Saturday 14 November 2015 | Published in Local

With Christmas just around the corner, the busy organising team from Christmas Box Cook Islands is getting geared up for another season of giving.

Wonderful win brings great joy

Saturday 14 November 2015 | Published in Local

Miss Cook Islands, Natalia Short was presented with the keys to her brand new sparkling blue Suzuki Celerio at the Islander Hotel on Wednesday night

Elevated risk of cyclone in Southern Cook Islands

Saturday 14 November 2015 | Published in Local

There is an elevated risk of tropical cyclones occurring in the Southern Cook Islands this season and a highly elevated risk for the Northern Cook Islands and French Polynesia.