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Women give a toast to their development
Friday 25 September 2015 | Published in Local
More than 20 working women brushed up their public speaking skills over wine and cheese on Wednesday night, for the first of many development workshops.
HOMs finally announced
Thursday 24 September 2015 | Published in Politics
The nervous wait for Heads of Ministries (HOMs) applicants is finally over with Cabinet Ministers putting aside their differences to approve names for the 12 coveted positions.
PM called out on 'power abuse'
Thursday 24 September 2015 | Published in Politics
The Miss Cook Islands Pageant Association has fired back at the Prime Minister for getting involved in pageant conflict, claiming he is abusing his position of power.
Roundabout awaits paint
Wednesday 23 September 2015 | Published in Local
Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) is waiting for the road marking paint to arrive into the country so that they can finalise the project at the Avatiu intersection.
PM weighs in on beauty row
Wednesday 23 September 2015 | Published in Politics
The Prime Minister has weighed in on the Miss Cook Islands dispute, writing his own statement to the Rarotonga High Court ahead of today’s court conference.
PR process in for major overhaul
Wednesday 23 September 2015 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister and Minister of Immigration Henry Puna wants no new permanent residency (PR) permits granted until a full review of immigration policy is done.
Cultural heritage unveiled
Wednesday 23 September 2015 | Published in Culture
The story of Arai-te-Tonga is now emblazoned on a new storyboard at the traditional marae site, the fifth of 20 information boards to be unveiled by Cook Islands Tourism.
Most aronga mana pay own way
Wednesday 23 September 2015 | Published in Politics
Up to 16 aronga mana from the House of Ariki are in New Zealand for meetings with Cook Islands communities before travelling to Australia.
Savings boost for nation's children
Wednesday 23 September 2015 | Published in Education
The precious piggy banks of tamariki will be rattling with savings thanks to a $230,000 government gift which will see $125 gifted to every primary school-aged child in the Cook Islands.
Draft policy to control whale-watching
Wednesday 23 September 2015 | Published in Politics
Watching massive humpback whales perform spectacular leaps from the water as they pass through Cook Islands waters is an amazing sight and one that increasing numbers of visitors want to experience for themselves.
New vision for Cook Islands tourism
Wednesday 23 September 2015 | Published in Economy
Cook Islands Tourism is celebrating a successful emergence from a troubled financial past, and a new marketing strategy that’s unique in the Pacific.
Police shoot dogs after goat attack
Tuesday 22 September 2015 | Published in Crime
Four dogs have been shot dead by police after allegedly attacking two goats in Ngatangiia on Saturday morning.
PM stands by Manihiki advance
Tuesday 22 September 2015 | Published in Politics
Prime minister Henry Puna is sticking by his decision to advance $41,000 to 10 Manihiki land claimants saying it was needed to diffuse an unstable situation on the island.
Fire station on hold for now
Tuesday 22 September 2015 | Published in Education
Plans for a new fire station to be built on Titikaveka College grounds are on hold following the teacher and student uproar at the lack of consultation.
Ex-cop in death chase found not guilty
Tuesday 22 September 2015 | Published in Crime
Former police Senior Sergeant Cymon Ratai Kaivananga has been found not guilty of dangerous driving causing death, following a three and a half day hearing before Chief Justice Tom Weston at the High Court last week.
Gala funds to help provide computer lab
Tuesday 22 September 2015 | Published in Education
A new computer lab is on the cards for Titikaveka College after more than $20,000 was raised at their annual gala on Friday.
More fighting prompts police plea
Tuesday 22 September 2015 | Published in Local
Another fight outside an Avarua nightclub in the early hours of Saturday morning has prompted police to plea for help from club managers.
One down, two to go in chest freezer giveaway
Tuesday 22 September 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Two down, one more to go.
Political reform not needed, says Puna
Monday 21 September 2015 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna does not believe political reform is required to reduce the flow of people leaving Cook Islands’ shores.
Cooks' setting the trend for fisheries management
Monday 21 September 2015 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands could be the first island nation to launch a new management system for longline fishing of albacore tuna, aiming to increase the revenue and sustainability of the country’s precious resource.
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