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Polystyrene ban idea meets no objections

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.

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Takamoa College keeps standard of learning high

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.

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Exotic fruit thrives in island climate

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.

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Bad start to year for driver

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.


Bowls contest the saviour of retired police organisation

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.


Time to set hearts on positive change

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.


TIS launches memorial internship

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.

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Plan for success in the New Year

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.


Youngsters' drama brings plenty of smiles

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.

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Luggage problems 'a bug' - Jetstar

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.

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Model comes home for a holiday

Wednesday 3 January 2018 | Published in Local

International model Tia Woods (27) is enjoying a break with family in Rarotonga.

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Parties usher in the New Year

Wednesday 3 January 2018 | Published in Local

Rarotonga residents can welcome the New Year in style at some lively parties on the island tomorrow.


Money transfer cost reductions in pipeline

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.


Walk by faith into the New Year

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.


Resolutions for a brighter year

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

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Gifts honour Liz Iro

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.

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LoKal honours native wisdom and knowledge

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.

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Experts air climate change views

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.

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Trip to China deemed successful

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.

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Family celebrates a second reunion

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

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