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Day 38: Talbot expects to be in Wellington next month

Tuesday 12 March 2019 | Published in Local

Creative Trail walker James Talbot will likely reach Wellington by April 3.

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Crash jet model not flying here yet

Tuesday 12 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

Cook Islands Airport Authority has confirmed Boeing’s 737 MAX 8 model of aircraft, like the one that crashed in Ethiopia over the weekend, is not operating in or out of Rarotonga.

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Policies launched on Women's Day

Saturday 9 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local

Two new policies were launched on International Women’s Day on Friday at a special gathering at the National Auditorium.

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Rename push boosts profile

Saturday 9 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

The recently reborn push to change the name of the Cook Islands has received unprecedented worldwide media coverage.

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Talbot battling onwards despite challenges

Saturday 9 March 2019 | Published in Local

With the one single aim to raise $300,000 for the Creative Centre in Rarotonga, experienced hiker James Talbot is not letting any negative comments get in the way of his ambition.

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International Women's Day today

Friday 8 March 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local

The campaign theme for today’s International Women’s day is #BalanceforBetter, this means Balance for Better in all areas politically, economically and socially.

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Council praises work of Sister Margaret

Friday 8 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

Cook Islands National Council of Women (CINCW) has paid tribute to Sister Margaret O’Dwyer who is representing the interest of the local non-government agency at the United Nations.

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Parking lanes marked at Avatiu wharf

Friday 8 March 2019 | Published in Local

Line markings for 30 parking spaces have been completed at the Avatiu Wharf marina area this week.

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Day 37: Ashburton rest day for Talbot

Thursday 7 March 2019 | Published in Local

It was rest day for Creative Trail walker James Talbot at Ashburton, New Zealand yesterday.

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Ash Wednesday on Raro

Thursday 7 March 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

Students of Nukutere College and Saint Joseph’s Primary School gathered at the Saint Joseph’s Cathedral in Avarua to mark Ash Wednesday.

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CIs music composers concert tonight

Thursday 7 March 2019 | Published in Local

The Cook Islands Music Association (CIMA) are hosting a concert tonight that will feature the Te Mire Atu composer’s competitions first three overall winner’s songs at the Hula bar.

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Name change no easy task

Thursday 7 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

The supporters backing the name change for the Cook Islands will face an uphill battle in achieving their landmark goal.

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DAY 36: Talbot makes it to his next billet

Wednesday 6 March 2019 | Published in Local

James Talbot made it to his next billet at Rakaia Gorge Road walking 14.2 kilometres in 5.25 hours from Comyns Hut.

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Top chiefs pushed name change

Wednesday 6 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

The consideration to change the name for the Cook Islands was made together by the country’s high chiefs (Ariki), says a statement from the Naming Advisory Committee working on this landmark proposal.

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Talbot reaches Comyns Hut

Tuesday 5 March 2019 | Published in Local

Creative Trail walker James Talbot made it to Comyns Hut walking 20.4 kilometres from Manuka Hut in 10.5 hours following the Te Araroa Trail in New Zealand.

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Training on reporting to UN committee

Monday 4 March 2019 | Published in Local

The Cook Islands is expected to have a face-to-face dialogue with a United Nations committee next year in relation to the rights of children.

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Localising women's day theme

Saturday 2 March 2019 | Published in Local

The Cook Islands National Council of Women (CINCW) is hoping to apply the theme of this year’s International Women’s Day to initiatives for local women.

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More cruise ships this month

Saturday 2 March 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

Two cruise ships are scheduled to visit Rarotonga and Aitutaki respectively this month.

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Talbot continues walk to Lake Emma

Saturday 2 March 2019 | Published in Local

Creative Trail walker James Talbot is off to Lake Emma this weekend and is expected to be off network coverage for the next couple of days.

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Girl Guides mark Thinking Day

Tuesday 26 February 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local

The Girl Guides Association in Rarotonga marked 110 years of World Thinking Day on Friday.

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