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A gust of laughter: Cook Islands Met Service uses humour to brighten up forecasts
The Cook Islands Meteorological Service has been adding a dash of humour to its weather updates on Facebook, and the strategy is paying off.
Cool waters and fast movement cause ex-TC Pita to weaken, says Vaiimene
As the Cook Islands weathered what was initially anticipated to be a more severe storm, Tropical Cyclone Pita, formerly a Category 1 storm, unexpectedly downgraded and spared the islands from major impacts.
Empire Bridge completion two weeks away
The Empire Bridge is expected to be completed within two weeks, says Landholdings representative John Batty.
Free de-sexing programme gets underway
Te Are Manu in conjunction with the Dog Registration and Animal Control Committee (DRACC) and the SPCA, will host a number of free de-sexing clinics for dogs starting today.
Jail sentence for smashing bottle over man’s head
A Cook Islands man has been jailed for three months after admitting he smashed an empty Jim Beam bottle over a victim’s head.
GEF7 funding will support grass roots projects
A validation workshop facilitated by the National Environment Service (NES) for the GEF7 funds (Global Environment Facility) of $7 million which starts early next year for a period of six years, was held yesterday with the project team and partners at the Crown Beach Resort.
Reparations payment leads to discharge without conviction
A public servant has been discharged without conviction, after he agreed to pay $3000 in reparations to the victim of a vehicle accident.
Nikao seawall mural continues to delight
Te Marae Moana’s bright ocean-themed mural at the seawall in Nikao continues to delight passing motorists, and yesterday 107 metres of the artwork was completed.
Opposition leader slams govt with ‘zero results’
The leader of the Opposition says the Government has produced “zero results” when it comes to diversifying the economy, despite the Cook Islands Party making it a main talking point.
NZ rugby reps promote healthy living
New Zealand Rugby Pacific Sporting representatives visiting Rarotonga to help promote healthy lifestyles, meet with stakeholders and share their skills.
Police target motorists in busy weekend
Police are stepping up traffic enforcement on Rarotonga with an increasing number of motorists being stopped for a variety of reasons.
Arorangi meeting house goes up rapidly
Another large steel rafter was carefully lifted by crane onto the new Arorangi Community Hall building on Saturday, marking another important stage in its construction.
Yala honoured for services to community
Cook Islander Teremoana Yala of Porirua, was awarded the MNZM (Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit) on May 9, for services to the Cook Islands community.
Pilot shortage means no flights from Christchurch
Pilot shortages are being blamed for Air New Zealand’s inability to resume flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga.
Celebrating music, Mother's Day
Rarotonga residents enjoyed a night out at The Village Eatery in Titikaveka last Sunday, to celebrate Mother’s Day and enjoy some delicious food, music and BYO drinks.
New chief executive takes over at Avaroa Cable Ltd
Mike Schwarz has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of Avaroa Cable Ltd.
Golfer has plenty of tricks up her sleeve
Professional golfer and trick shot artist, Cook Islander Tania Tare can balance a golf ball, knock it off her knee and then smash it with a driver in mid-air.
Author writes to her own beat
Maria Samuela’s Beats of the Pa’u tells the stories of Cook Islanders adjusting to New Zealand in the late 1970s and the early 1980s.
In brief: Court news
Derran Tuakeu was told he was lucky no one was killed after he was convicted of drink-driving when he appeared in the Criminal Court at Avarua last Thursday.
Tourism future is all about yield
Tourism industry leader Robert Skews says the future of Cook Islands tourism is not just about numbers anymore, but rather about the yield on the length of the visitors’ stays.
Plan to move market huts leaves carver ‘angry and disgusted’
Longtime Punanga Nui hut owner Henry Tavioni says he’s been left angry and disgusted by plans that emerged last week to demolish huts in the back row of the market to create a car park.
Combatting NCDs in 10 minutes
Stakeholders in the community have come together to tackle the long-running problem of non-communicable diseases that has affected Cook Islanders for many years.
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