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'No threat to health' at Muri
Saturday 17 October 2015 | Published in Environment
A leaked government email reveals higher levels of nutrients in Muri lagoon, but claims there is generally ‘no threat to public health’.
Polluting piggery shut down
Friday 16 October 2015 | Published in Health
A commercial piggery that has been defying just about every environmental rule and has been operating for months in Turangi valley with the full knowledge of the National Environment Service and Public Health department, was shut down yesterday.
Community declares war on unsightly lagoon algae
Friday 16 October 2015 | Published in Environment
The Ngatangiia community is banding together to clear the unsightly algae darkening the usually crystal blue waters of Muri lagoon.
Budget fight over technicalities
Friday 16 October 2015 | Published in Politics
The Opposition is accusing the Government of breaking the law and misleading the public about its spending.
Athletics community mourns tragic loss
Friday 16 October 2015 | Published in Local
The local athletic community is mourning the loss of a well-known and loved athlete from New Zealand, who was killed in a tragic car accident this week.
Bishop case goes to court next week
Friday 16 October 2015 | Published in Politics
On Monday One Cook Islands leader Teina Bishop will have his day in court after a two year investigation into alleged dodgy dealings while he was Minister of Marine Resources.
Code of conduct overdue, says MP
Friday 16 October 2015 | Published in Politics
One of Parliament’s newest MPs believes a formal code of conduct for all politicians is long overdue and she’s getting one ready to table at the next sitting.
PM speaks out on disaster risk
Thursday 15 October 2015 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna has told an international audience it would be naive to disregard any future relocation of displaced people due to natural disasters – a real possibility with the impacts of climate change in the Pacific.
NZ project to improve airport safety
Thursday 15 October 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Airport Authority has welcomed support from the New Zealand government in launching a two-year Pacific Aeronautical Charting and Procedures (PACP) programme at airports around the country.
Community farewells Papa Taia
Thursday 15 October 2015 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands said a final farewell to a well loved and long-serving member of the community yesterday, Papa Mapu Taia.
MMR offers tasty treats of the sea
Thursday 15 October 2015 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Marine Resources will be offering a free “taste of sashimi” at the Punanga Nui Market Fish Hut this Friday.
Protection from domestic violence
Thursday 15 October 2015 | Published in Politics
This story is the third in a series about the Family Law Bill 2015, which – if passed by parliament – could drastically change the way child protection and domestic violence issues are dealt with in the Cook Islands. This story covers the Domestic Violence section of the proposed Bill.
Call for public submissions
Thursday 15 October 2015 | Published in Politics
The public can have their say on the Family Law Bill 2015 by making public submissions to the special select committee made up of Cook Islands Party MP for Vaipae-Tautu Mona Ioane, Cook Islands Party MP for Rakahanga Toka Hangai, Cook Islands Party MP for Teenui-Mapumai Rose Toki Brown, Democratic Party MP for Tamarua Tetangi Matapo, Democratic Party MP for Titikaveka Selina Napa and One Cook Islands Party MP for Tupapa George Maggie.
Whale sanctuary policy goes public
Thursday 15 October 2015 | Published in Environment
The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) is starting public consultation on the Draft Whale Sanctuary Policy today.
More women flee violence
Wednesday 14 October 2015 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands women’s counselling centre has seen 150 women walk through their doors in the last six months wearing the emotional and physical bruises of domestic violence.
Lagoon Day promises big ideas
Wednesday 14 October 2015 | Published in Education
The leaders of tomorrow will share their solutions for today at the annual Lagoon Day event next week.
No letup for Bluesky on TV issue
Wednesday 14 October 2015 | Published in Local
Mervin Communications Ltd is standing by its demand for Telecom Cook Islands/Bluesky to stop broadcasting Moana TV television content because the latter, a Samoa entity, doesn’t have a Cook Islands TV broadcast license.
Signs boost profile of Creative Centre
Wednesday 14 October 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Creative Centre has received a major boost in its bid to increase awareness of its presence in the community.
Arts and crafts help to keep minds sharp
Wednesday 14 October 2015 | Published in Local
The elderly, the stressed and the mentally ill on Aitutaki received some much-needed support this month.
Australian grants support projects
Wednesday 14 October 2015 | Published in Local
A new round of funding from Australia has opened in the Cook Islands, with grants of up to NZ$10,000 available.
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