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Gala galore: Food for a good cause
Saturday 31 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
Students sell local dishes to fundraise for annual excursions and school stationeries.
The gift of knowledge
Friday 30 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local, National
Covid-19 pandemic delays donation of community libraries and books to Rarotonga and the Pa Enua schools.
Teeing off for Aitutaki Fire Station
Friday 30 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
The Aitutaki volunteer Fire and Rescue Brigade Golf Ambrose tournament fundraiser tees off today from 2pm.
Cooks part of major maritime surveillance op
Thursday 29 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local, National
A regional maritime surveillance is underway to clamp down on illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing in the Cook Islands and neighbouring waters.
Final farewell for a true national treasure
Thursday 29 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local, National
Aotearoa and the rest of the Pacific Region were lucky to have been blessed with the presence and contributions of the late Dr Joseph Williams.
School to promote ‘Go Local’ at Food Gala Day
Thursday 29 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National
St Joseph’s students and teachers are hosting a Food Gala Day tomorrow promoting ‘Go Local’ brands through their delicious, tasty meals.
‘Timing ideal’ for first inter-island fishing event
Wednesday 28 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Fishermen will be vying for the top prize at the first ever inter-island open fishing tournament with all prize money going to the winning island’s chosen charity.
Catholic Church support for local LGBT community
Wednesday 28 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local, National
Pope Francis has shown acceptance for the LGBTQIA+ community. Now advocate Louisa Wall wants the Catholic church to support local homosexual law reform.
Marking 199 years of Christianity
Saturday 24 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Gospel Day commemorates the arrival of Christianity to Cook Islands’ shores on October 26, 1821 and will be observed this Monday as a public holiday.
Chemical trials could be unlawful: Lobby group
Saturday 24 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local, National
Use of polyaluminium chloride (PACI) is ‘not a trial but a test’ according to Te Vai Ora Maori, but Prime Minister Mark Brown says it’s simply another attempt by the water lobby group to stall progress.
Sacked Customs staff compensated
Saturday 24 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National
Laid off Customs staff are relieved to have received a settlement from government after five months of negotiation which had many in tears.
'Good things come to those who wait'
Friday 23 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Health ministry has used the $500,000 Covid-19 budget to purchase oxygen plant, medical equipment and a pharmacy truck.
More awareness from fishers needed
Friday 23 October 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Local
Artisanal fishers are being called upon to increase their awareness of the impact of fishing activities and play a greater role in managing coastal areas.
Grow, nourish and sustain together
Thursday 22 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
Farmers share stories of how they adjusted their production and marketing plan to better adapt to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Lucky escape
Thursday 22 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Four students on their way to school on Wednesday morning had a close call when the vehicle they were in veered off the road and crashed into a tree outside Tereora College.
Quarantine breach 'selfish and ignorant'
Wednesday 21 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Puna volunteer says man who breached supervised quarantine rules has no respect for the work they do and should face serious consequences.
Having the time of her life
Wednesday 21 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The sheer delight portrayed by Mama Tamanu Scott at the closing ceremony of the Cook Islands Games encapsulated the joy, wonder and spirit of the biggest sporting event of the nation – the Cook Islands Games.
233kg blue marlin puts fisherman through his paces
Tuesday 20 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
A “bigger and better” blue marlin was hauled in at Avatiu Harbour yesterday.
Tuna tagging success relies on the industry
Tuesday 20 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
The Pacific Community (SPC) has completed a critical expedition to monitor the health of the world’s largest tuna fishery in the Western and Central Pacific which includes the Cook Islands.
Graduating with tactical combat skills
Saturday 17 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
More prison wardens graduate from martial arts training to enhance their skills in controlling restraints against violent inmates or “very hard to control people”.
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