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Opportunity awaits in UK
Tuesday 15 September 2015 | Published in Education
A new round of scholarships to study for a Master’s degree in the United Kingdom has opened up, and the Cook Islands have just one open spot up for grabs.
Web workshop back by popular demand
Tuesday 15 September 2015 | Published in Local
With internet use in the Cook Islands growing rapidly, local IT specialist Tim Nubono says knowing how to stay safe online is becoming more important.
Quiz night to aid dog-desexing project
Tuesday 15 September 2015 | Published in Local
Calling all rugby enthusiasts, quiz fanatics and animal lovers who are up for a night of Rugby World Cup-themed fun and trivia.
Tinomana decision fills courtroom
Tuesday 15 September 2015 | Published in Politics
There were few empty seats at Rarotonga’s High Court on Friday morning when Justice Isaac announced the right of Tokerau Munro to continue as Tinomana Tokerau Ariki – paramount chief of Vaka Puaikura.
Bluesky pressure pays off
Monday 14 September 2015 | Published in Local
Bluesky has made changes to their “anytime” postpaid mobile phone call plans and all mobile plans will now permanently have additional value added to them, says the company’s chief operating officer, Ngatama Aniterea.
Tropic Twilight all go on Penrhyn
Monday 14 September 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Exercise Tropic Twilight continues in Penrhyn and reports of issues with the New Zealand Defence Force aircraft have been put to rest.
Campaign against rubbish burning fires up
Monday 14 September 2015 | Published in Environment
The Te Ipukarea Society is launching a campaign against the hazardous and illegal act of burning toxic rubbish in the Cook Islands.
Ebola workshop prepares for the worst
Monday 14 September 2015 | Published in Health
The Cook Islands is fighting fit should the deadly Ebola virus reach our shores thanks to a three-day workshop at Rarotonga Hospital last week.
Company mostly owned by foreigners
Monday 14 September 2015 | Published in Local
It has become evident that the Cook Islands government not only entered into a contract with a company that did not exist at the time – it also advanced tens of thousands to a company owned mostly by foreigners.
PM's back in town
Monday 14 September 2015 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna will be back on Rarotonga this week, returning to business at home after a week at the Pacific Islands Forum.
Super fund outreach well received
Monday 14 September 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF) has been running a series of public seminars in the outer islands to educate residents on their new investment options.
' Mynanators' wage war on pest birds
Friday 11 September 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Dressed in their camouflage outfits and carrying rifles, it might look as though they’re gearing up for a full-on war.
Pneumonia on the rise
Friday 11 September 2015 | Published in Health
The rapid spread of sickness during Te Maeva Nui celebrations isn’t over yet, with the hospital now seeing a rise in pneumonia cases.
'Mynanators' triumph on Atiu
Friday 11 September 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
The colourful kura can finally fly freely on Atiu thanks to the sheer determination of the island’s people to eradicate myna birds from the Southern Group atoll.
Sensitive issue aired
Friday 11 September 2015 | Published in Health
More than 30 people have died through committing suicide in the Cook Islands, and yesterday, a special day was held with the aim of ensuring that this number does not rise.
Tank project in full swing
Friday 11 September 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Tropic Twilight is in full swing with a new fuel depot in sight for Penrhyn.
Drinking water flows in Matavera
Friday 11 September 2015 | Published in Local
Precious drinking vai will now be flowing for the people of Matavera thanks to the generosity of the Cook Foundation.
Child protection focus of new bill
Friday 11 September 2015 | Published in Politics
This story is the first in a series about the Family Law Bill 2015. If passed by parliament the bill could drastically change the way child protection and domestic violence issues are dealt with in the Cook Islands. This story covers the ‘Care and Protection’ section of the proposed bill.
Chance to have your say
Friday 11 September 2015 | Published in Politics
The public will get a chance to have its 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.
Graduates learn variety of self-reliance skills
Friday 11 September 2015 | Published in Education
Pictured are graduates of the 12 week Self Reliance Course run by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints recently.
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