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Demos would phase out purse seining
Friday 30 October 2015 | Published in Politics
A Democratic Party government would phase out purse seine fishing, says Opposition leader William “Smiley” Heather.
Purse seining deal worth $9.6 million
Thursday 29 October 2015 | Published in Economy
International media have reported that the Cook Islands government has signed a $9.6 million commitment to allow four Spanish purse seiners to fish in Cook Islands waters over the next four years.
Private sector airs concerns
Thursday 29 October 2015 | Published in Economy
Members of the private sector had their voices heard by Pacific Islands Forum Economic and Trade Ministers in a special workshop yesterday.
Cool new look for helmets
Thursday 29 October 2015 | Published in Local
Businessman's miracle worth a hefty $20,000
Thursday 29 October 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Miracles really do happen. Ask Rere Kaiaruna and he will tell you about his one.
Stunning night tipped for fundraiser
Thursday 29 October 2015 | Published in Local
This Saturday’s breast cancer fundraising dinner and muumuu display at Ngatipa, the residence of the New Zealand High Commissioner, is shaping up to be a stunning evening.
Infrastructure plans launched
Thursday 29 October 2015 | Published in Local
The government has launched two strategic infrastructure plans during the Forum Economic Ministers Meeting (FEMM) in Rarotonga.
Good progress already
Thursday 29 October 2015 | Published in Economy
An Asian Development Bank report on the Cook Islands’ private sector including 39 recommendations for improvement was released today.
Emergency exercise
Thursday 29 October 2015 | Published in Local
A full emergency training exercise will be held at Rarotonga International Airport from morning till noon today.
Climate change huge challenge
Thursday 29 October 2015 | Published in Environment
Climate change continues to be the greatest risk to the livelihoods and security of the peoples of the Pacific.
Public responsibility may be 'Brychyard' issue
Thursday 29 October 2015 | Published in Local
With the graves of foreigners washing out to sea, there may be a public responsibility issue for Government to consider in building a retaining wall to protect the Brychyard cemetery.
Puaikura make it two out of three
Thursday 29 October 2015 | Published in Local
Round one of the Vaka Pride competition wrapped up on Friday, with two out of three vaka taking out the three categories.
Airport well equipped for emergencies
Thursday 29 October 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Rarotonga International Airport is well equipped to tackle issues during an emergency especially in case of an aircraft crash.
Samoan PM helps launch venture
Thursday 29 October 2015 | Published in Politics
The Prime Minister of Samoa was the guest speaker at the opening of the Cook Islands’ Federal Pacific Insurance branch last night.
Grow a 'mo' and help fight prostate cancer
Thursday 29 October 2015 | Published in Health
Movember organisers are calling for the men of the Cook Islands to once again become “Mo’bros” and join in the fight again prostate cancer in the Cook Islands.
Police learn how to deal with domestic violence
Thursday 29 October 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Crime
In a bid to better understand ways of handling the rising number of domestic violence cases in this country, officers from the Cook Islands Police Service have been taking part in a training programme in Fiji.
Development plan consultations begin
Thursday 29 October 2015 | Published in Environment
The first phase of the consultation for the latest iteration of the National Sustainable Development Plan (NSDP 2016+) will begin with a series of stakeholder consultations starting today.
Counselling leads to dismissal of charge
Thursday 29 October 2015 | Published in Crime
Twenty-two cases were brought before Justice of the Peace Bernice Manarangi in the High Court on Thursday, October 22.
Outage affects island
Tuesday 27 October 2015 | Published in Local
A power outage on Friday that affected all of Rarotonga was caused by a diesel generator shutting down abruptly at 8.40am because of a fuel line issue, according to Apii Timoti CEO of Te Aponga Uira.
WATSAN unit moves on to Arorangi
Tuesday 27 October 2015 | Published in Environment
The WATSAN unit previously situated at the Muri meeting house has relocated to the ICI main office in Arorangi.
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