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Push to keep US boats here
Tuesday 13 October 2015 | Published in Politics
The government is pushing to keep US purse seiners in our waters despite stormy seas for the treaty which brought about $8 million to the national economy during the last financial year.
Historic moment for Mauke unga
Tuesday 13 October 2015 | Published in Environment
Three years after creating a conservation site for coconut crabs on Mauke, a team of government agencies will be able to conduct the first survey of the protected species.
OPM won't reveal Manihiki payout details
Tuesday 13 October 2015 | Published in Politics
The Prime Minister’s Office is refusing to release details behind the decision to pay over $40,000 to Manihiki landowners, revealing there was very little discussion on the controversial compensation payout.
'Red Cross Charlie' here to save
Tuesday 13 October 2015 | Published in Local
For Charlie Numanga, a tragic road accident on Rarotonga in the early 80s inspired a long-time passion for saving lives and easing suffering.
Drier days ahead, say experts
Tuesday 13 October 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
The weather has been wet lately, but the weather experts are still sticking to their prediction that Rarotonga and other parts of the southern Cook Islands will experience below normal rainfall over the next few months.
Cooks could gain from TPP
Tuesday 13 October 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Health
THE COOK Islands could benefit from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement between the 12 Pacific Rim countries, including New Zealand and Australia.
Fijians celebrate independence day
Monday 12 October 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Rain failed to dampen the spirited Fijians who put on a colourful display to liven up a dull Saturday at St Joseph School.
PM in Geneva
Monday 12 October 2015 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna will be absent from his seat at the top of the Cabinet table again this week, travelling from Geneva to Tahiti then on to Japan.
Animals neglected
Monday 12 October 2015 | Published in Local
While tourists and locals run around laughing and playing tag, a number of animals tethered at the Vaimaanga hotel site suffer day after day without food and water.
Esther Honey celebrate 20 years of care
Monday 12 October 2015 | Published in Local
The Esther Honey Foundation is celebrating 20 years of care in the Cook Islands, which has seen much-needed treatment for more than 42,000 animals over two decades.
Girl Guide handbook for a new generation
Monday 12 October 2015 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Girl Guide Association was excited to receive special training on a new handbook for brownies, guides and rangers last week.
Bluesky defends licensing status
Monday 12 October 2015 | Published in Local
Bluesky have hit back at a Friday call from a local business for them to “turn the TV service off,” and are assuring the public they are in fact fully licensed.
Puna says people's interests come first
Monday 12 October 2015 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna says he had taxpayers in mind when the government signed the failed contract with Pacific Schooners.
Art for economic independence…
Monday 12 October 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Creativity with a difference is what the Vaine Angaanga Toa group is all about.
USP opens new door to China
Saturday 10 October 2015 | Published in Education
The relationship between the Cook Islands and the People’s Republic of China has received another boost, with the opening of the first ever Confucius classroom this week.
Climate changes life in northern Pa Enua
Saturday 10 October 2015 | Published in Environment
The Renewable Energy Project has brought light to the northern Pa Enua, and the Cook Islands government aims to have the country 100 per cent powered by renewable energy by 2020.
Fijians mark independence
Saturday 10 October 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Members of the Cook Islands Fijian community will celebrate their country’s 45th Independence Day today at St Joseph School.
Celebrating World Mental Health Day
Saturday 10 October 2015 | Published in Health
Te Kainga Mental Health Services is inviting all to join them at the Punanga Nui Markets today as they raise awareness for World Mental Health Day.
Tongareva turns on warm welcome
Saturday 10 October 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Tongareva’s people are welcoming and proud, despite the significant challenges that come with living in the most far-flung of the Cook Islands.
Brown got it wrong, says Beer
Saturday 10 October 2015 | Published in Politics
The Opposition believes the government signed off spending $3.3 million of public money in Executive Council, not the $2.6 million as announced by Minister of Finance Mark Brown.
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