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No-one owns up to writing mystery press release
Tuesday 4 September 2018 | Published in Politics
No-one is owning up to writing a press release, supposedly from the Democratic Party, which sets out options for using a $37 million “surplus” announced by the government recently.
Nikao right at home in big victory over Matavera
Monday 3 September 2018 | Published in Football
Nikao Sokattak made themselves right at home, scoring four times in the first half and went on to win 6-1 over Matavera on Saturday at the Nikao sports field.
Black-streaked faces 'fake' history?
Monday 3 September 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Are reo tupuna/pe'e performances at Te Maeva Nui the Cook Islands version of the Black & White Minstrel show?
Some solutions for the worker accommodation problem
Monday 3 September 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Recently a letter was published regarding the shortage of long term accommodation on Rarotonga, which restricts the availability of accomodation for foreign workers.
Life jacket police needed here too
Monday 3 September 2018 | Published in Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, How many tourists will have to die before the helmet police step in and put life jackets on every tourist that comes to Rarotonga and puts their feet in the water?
French volunteer helps SPCA
Monday 3 September 2018 | Published in Local
SPCA volunteer Gaelle Pion did not know what SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to animals) stood for when she saw the notice at a backpacker she was staying at in Rarotonga.
Local designers shine at show
Monday 3 September 2018 | Published in Local
Miss Cook Islands Project Runway Tropicana saw top pacific labels being modelled by this year’s seven contestants.
Fashion a hit with Tropicana audience
Monday 3 September 2018 | Published in Local
The Miss Cook Islands Association event Project Runway Tropicana was a huge hit with the audience at The Islander on Thursday of last week.
Legislation next step in Immigration Act review
Monday 3 September 2018 | Published in Local
Legislation proposed as a new “framework” for the Cook Islands immigration system and supported by regulations, will be the next step in a wide-ranging review of the Immigration Act.
Forum underway with SIS meeting
Monday 3 September 2018 | Published in Politics
Leaders of the Smaller Island States of the Pacific Islands Forum gathered yesterday morning (CI time) for the first meeting of the 49th Pacific Islands Forum in Nauru.
Immigration sets out new rules
Monday 3 September 2018 | Published in Local
Proposed new immigration legislation and regulations aim to manage the travel, entry, stay and departure from the country of non-Cook Islanders to support the “success, safety and security” of the Cook Islands, says Principal Immigration Officer Kairangi Samuela.
Vaka Pride proceeds to good cause
Monday 3 September 2018 | Published in Local
The winners from the last round of the Vaka Pride competition, Oire Takuvaine put their winnings towards a community initiative for the Vaine Tini or women’s groups in their village.
Motivational speakers feature at gala dinner
Monday 3 September 2018 | Published in Local
An interesting line up of local and international speakers will be the highlight of a gala charity dinner and motivational evening to be held at the newly-established Laguna Restaurant in Titikaveka tonight.
Traditional baskets come with a “twist”
Saturday 1 September 2018 | Published in Local
Mata George started selling his expertly-woven kikau baskets almost as soon as his display, opposite CITC Liquor was set up last Saturday.
Rugby contest heats up
Saturday 1 September 2018 | Published in Rugby Union
Two interesting contests are on the menu in the Rarotonga club rugby competition today.
Call for action on water safety
Saturday 1 September 2018 | Published in Environment
The Cook Islands Tourism Corporation has called an urgent meetings to discuss water safety guidelines and an improvement in the handling of visitor safety.
Palau can teach us some lessons
Saturday 1 September 2018 | Published in Environment
The Ipukarea Society is implementing a Global Environment Facility, Small Grants Community-Based Adaptation to Climate Change project in the Cook Islands, Tokelau, and Niue.
Travelling the world, thumbs out
Saturday 1 September 2018 | Published in Local
Hitchhikers Lena Beier from Germany, Martyna Ksiazek from Poland and Cassandra Martin from London did not know each other before they met at the International Backpackers in Arorangi last week.
Matavera men hungry for win
Saturday 1 September 2018 | Published in Football
Alan Taylor will want his Matavera premier men’s team to go all out for a win against Nikao Sokattak in their Round Cup Competition clash this afternoon at the Nikao Sports field.
Minister visits agricultural sites on island
Saturday 1 September 2018 | Published in Politics
New Agriculture minister Rose Brown visited a number of agricultural establishments on Friday, including an organic fertiliser company, some schools, a hydroponic farm and vanilla orchard.
