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Immigration policy overhaul underway
Monday 28 September 2015 | Published in Local
Immigration policy is getting an overhaul following long held concerns over the granting of permanent residency (PR) and the apparent ease with which permits are obtained by foreigners.
A life saving donation made
Monday 28 September 2015 | Published in Local
Children in the Outer Islands will be able to safely learn about voyaging and the environment thanks to new equipment from the New Zealand High Commission.
Preparations begin for pageant
Monday 28 September 2015 | Published in Local
Preparations are well under way for the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant, to be held in the Cook Islands in December.
Grey Power protests to resume
Monday 28 September 2015 | Published in Local
Grey Power members will resume their protest marches against the tax on New Zealand pensions as soon as parliament sits again.
Front page correction
Monday 28 September 2015 | Published in Local
MCIPA would like to clarify statements made in last weeks front page story on the Miss Cook Islands debacle.
A week at home
Monday 28 September 2015 | Published in Politics
All six Cabinet ministers will be on Rarotonga for the majority of the week.
Tereapii Mauriaiti – eco warrior and Earth activist
Saturday 26 September 2015 | Published in Local
This week CI News features part two of the 50 Tamariki Kuki Airani profile on Tereapii Mauriaiti of Mangaia. He now lives in Belgium with his partner and three children. For the past 15 years Tereapii has been working on Greenpeace vessels being an environmental activist and helping protect the world from exploitation and toxic poisoning. The 50 Tamariki series was started last year by Cook Islands journalist Florence Syme-Buchanan to profile ordinary Cook Islanders doing extraordinary things.
Ingenuity helps CITTI team win
Saturday 26 September 2015 | Published in Local
Hearts racing, trainee chef Stephanie Tua and her teammate Kiniika Hagai put the finishing touches on their elegant entree.
Old memories of teaching on island
Saturday 26 September 2015 | Published in Local
Pukekohe, New Zealand residents John and Tuaine Bailey came across another old photo recently which they thought might interest CI News readers.
Family meetings crucial part of new law
Saturday 26 September 2015 | Published in Politics
This story is the second 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 new Uipa’anga Kopu Tangata process in the Care and Protection section of the Bill.
CIWA seeks law changes
Saturday 26 September 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands Workers Association (CIWA) says health and safety legislation in this country is outdated and needs a review to avoid a major mishap in the future.
UN dream not over yet, says academic
Saturday 26 September 2015 | Published in Politics
Questions are being raised over New Zealand’s continued dismissal of the Cook Islands’ dream of a seat in the United Nations.
PM's comments rile Demos
Saturday 26 September 2015 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna’s suggestion that the Opposition needs to create a sound policy plan has riled the Demo Party.
Key won't budge on UN seat
Friday 25 September 2015 | Published in Politics
The government’s dream to secure a seat at the most powerful table in the world has been sidelined while Prime Minister Henry Puna deals with important matters on home soil.
Celebration beer brews a bronze
Friday 25 September 2015 | Published in Local
A local brewery is standing tall against the big boys overseas, picking up a bronze medal at the New Zealand Beer Awards last weekend.
Brighter future for teacher aides
Friday 25 September 2015 | Published in Education
Even the rain couldn’t dampen the spirit of celebration at the Cook Islands Creative Centre on Tuesday, as a group of passionate teachers took another big leap in their careers.
Conference aims for betterment
Friday 25 September 2015 | Published in Local
More than 500 people gathered at the National Auditorium yesterday and today, for the annual Jehovah’s Witness convention.
Scouts do their bit to clean the world
Friday 25 September 2015 | Published in Environment
The world is a little bit cleaner thanks to a dedicated group of scouts from the St Joseph’s Troop who took part in the National Environment Service Clean up the World programme for 2015.
Silver and bronze on the menu
Friday 25 September 2015 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute (CITTI) turned up the heat with their culinary skills in Auckland to bag a silver and bronze medal at the City & Guilds New Zealand Team Skills competition, one of New Zealand’s premier hospitality industry competitions.
Discussion needed now
Friday 25 September 2015 | Published in Politics
Cook Islanders need to start talking about the Family Law Bill if they want to avoid the appalling outcomes experienced by some New Zealand children who end up in state care.
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