Wednesday 3 January 2018 | Published in Environment
The deadline for submissions on the single-use polystyrene ban policy has come and gone and no-one has objected to the policy change, which is expected to have an impact on the amount of non-biodegradable waste currently piling up at Rarotonga’s landfill.
Wednesday 3 January 2018 | Published in Local
After nearly one full year in Rarotonga, Pukapuka-born Talaru Kiliuyi is looking forward to the next three years of study at Takamoa Theological College.
Wednesday 3 January 2018 | Published in Local
Her plants are now in their fourth year of production and Rarotonga grower Ngametua Turepu says her dragon fruit crop is thriving.
Wednesday 3 January 2018 | Published in Local
The new year started badly for a Kiribati national who was prevented from driving on Monday, after being breathalysed by police.
Wednesday 3 January 2018 | Published in Local
For an organisation that was only incorporated in 2015, the growth of the Cook Islands Retired Police & Veterans Association has been “quite amazing”, says president Norman George.
Wednesday 3 January 2018 | Published in Opinion
The beginning of a brand new year is an ideal time to wipe the slate clean and set our hearts and minds on positive change.
Wednesday 3 January 2018 | Published in Environment
This weekly column is supplied by Te Ipukarea Society. It deals with environmental and conservation issues of interest to Cook Islanders.
Wednesday 3 January 2018 | Published in Opinion
As 2017 comes to a close I can almost hear myself conjuring up New Year’s resolutions for the coming 52 weeks, 12 months and 365 days.
Wednesday 3 January 2018 | Published in Local
Dressed in their Christmas costumes, 15 children from Celebration on the Rock Church brought smiles to the congregation at the church’s Christmas Service on Friday night last week when they presented a spectacular drama.
Wednesday 3 January 2018 | Published in Local
After leaving all of its passengers’ luggage behind in Auckland after a flight to Rarotonga two weeks ago, Jetstar continue to insist the incident is not representative of how the airline operates.
Wednesday 3 January 2018 | Published in Local
International model Tia Woods (27) is enjoying a break with family in Rarotonga.
Wednesday 3 January 2018 | Published in Local
Rarotonga residents can welcome the New Year in style at some lively parties on the island tomorrow.
Wednesday 3 January 2018 | Published in Local
A reduction in the cost of transferring money to the Cook Islands has been introduced to ANZ banks in New Zealand and Australia, and may be in the pipeline for Rarotonga.
Wednesday 3 January 2018 | Published in Local
In a few days’ time we will be welcoming the New Year, 2018. I just wonder how many of us are expecting the New Year to be different from the past, and what plans have you put in place to make sure that the journey ahead is full of optimism and confidence.
Friday 29 December 2017 | Published in Church Talk
“Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth” – 3 John 2
Friday 29 December 2017 | Published in Local
Members of the Cook Islands National Council of Women gathered at their headquarter in Takuvaine to honour Elizabeth Iro with a gift-giving ceremony for her achievements as a Cook Islander in attaining an international posting with the World Health Organisation in Geneva.
Friday 29 December 2017 | Published in Local
Empowering its’ readers on health and sustainability will be the focus of a soon to be launched island magazine called Lokal.
Friday 29 December 2017 | Published in Local
On December 27 a panel of experts assembled at the National Auditorium following the screening of the Leonardo DiCaprio documentary film Before the Flood to discuss the effects of climate change.
Friday 29 December 2017 | Published in Local
The trip to China by a Cook Islands delegation earlier this month appears to have been a success and locals can soon expect to see the fruits of the journey, says Culture secretary Anthony Turua.
Friday 29 December 2017 | Published in Local
With hundreds of Cook Islanders living in New Zealand, Australia and other countries returning to the Cook Islands for their summer holidays, it’s the season for family reunions
« Previous 1 … 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 … 1,715 Next »