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India eyes potential of Pacific resources
Friday 21 August 2015 | Published in Local
India is keen to work with the Cook Islands and the other Pacific Island countries in harnessing mineral, marine and hydrocarbon resources in the region.
'Come clean' calls hit Govt
Thursday 20 August 2015 | Published in Politics
Government is coming under increasing public pressure to come clean about how $600,000 of taxpayer money allocated for the 50th Constitution Celebrations was spent.
Tourism makes most of budget
Thursday 20 August 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Tourism Corporation is working on a budget of $9.2million this financial year to generate about 60 per cent of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP).
Glassie attends India forum
Thursday 20 August 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Climate change is among the issues to be discussed at the second Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) later this week in Jaipur, India.
Allsworth leads Koutu Nui
Thursday 20 August 2015 | Published in Local
Terea Mataiapo Paul Rani Allsworth was elected the new president of Koutu Nui at its ‘Bi-Annual/41’ conference and annual general meeting last week.
New road gets Te Mato Vai moving
Thursday 20 August 2015 | Published in Local
Government has moved quickly to secure access to land for a new back road linking Avaavaroa and Kauare in Titikaveka.
Diversity group speaks up
Thursday 20 August 2015 | Published in Politics
Members of the Cook Islands’ only sexual diversity group, Te Tiare Association, have spoken up following the PM’s comments on same-sex marriage.
Pa Enua students address climate change
Thursday 20 August 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Senior students in the northern islands are all set to help combat climate change on their islands following workshops last month.
OPM out of cash for Pa Enua transport
Thursday 20 August 2015 | Published in Politics
The Office of the Prime Minister is running out of money to transport remaining Pa Enua teams home.
New roundabout – but delays, too
Wednesday 19 August 2015 | Published in Local
Road users will need to be extra-patient today when driving through the main road in Avatiu, as construction begins on a new roundabout.
Tax demand alarms elderly
Wednesday 19 August 2015 | Published in Politics
Grey Power members who have refused to pay ordinary tax on their New Zealand pensions have been told that unless they pay up, the money will be taken from their bank accounts, the organisation’s president, Dennis Tunui said.
Pensioners respond well, says Neves
Wednesday 19 August 2015 | Published in Politics
Financial Secretary Richard Neves says MFEM has had a ‘very good’ response from pensioners in regard to paying tax on their New Zealand superannuation and pensions.
Boat deal prompts Demo action
Wednesday 19 August 2015 | Published in Politics
The Democratic Party is to file for a judicial inquiry into the contract and overall arrangement the government entered into with Pacific Schooners Ltd – a company which has failed to deliver the service it was contracted to do.
Road risk demands answers
Wednesday 19 August 2015 | Published in Local
The narrowest stretch of road on Rarotonga is also the busiest, and Muri residents and their Member of Parliament are demanding answers why their road isn’t getting the attention it should.
Gay rights gain support online
Wednesday 19 August 2015 | Published in Politics
A number of Cook Islanders, living locally and overseas, have spoken out in support of decriminalising homosexuality in the Cook Islands.
PM praises TMN 2015
Tuesday 18 August 2015 | Published in Culture
The 50th anniversary celebrations are well and truly over, but Prime Minister Henry Puna says the spirit of the event lives on.
News for disqualified drivers
Tuesday 18 August 2015 | Published in Crime
LOCAL lawyer Mark Short says there are a few things disqualified drivers need to know, especially to lessen the possible burden of their disqualification on family members.
Te Mato Vai meeting 'critical'
Tuesday 18 August 2015 | Published in Local
A CRITICAL meeting pertinent to the completion of stage one of the Te Mato Vai project will be held at the National Auditorium tomorrow .
Readiness call is for everyone
Tuesday 18 August 2015 | Published in Environment
If there is one message that needs to get out into the public in relation to disaster preparedness, it is that it’s everyone’s responsibility.
QR residence in limbo
Tuesday 18 August 2015 | Published in Local
The failure of the government and the landowning Karika family to reach an agreement has put the future of the Queen’s Representative’s official Titikaveka residence in limbo.
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