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Thanksgiving service set for end of month
Friday 19 October 2018 | Published in Local
The combined prayer service held annually before the start of the cyclone season in the Cook Islands will take place at the National Auditorium on October 28.
Suffrage celebrated with two 'Madam Speakers'
Wednesday 17 October 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
Being in the presence of not one but two Cook Islands women carrying the title of “Madam Speaker’’ surprised women who attended a luncheon on Sunday celebrating Suffrage in the Cook Islands.
Big sale day at the RSA
Wednesday 17 October 2018 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The Returned and Services Association is hosting a garage sale/car boot sale this Saturday (October 20) from 10am to 1pm at the RSA premises in Panama opposite the airport.
Feedback earns new iPhone 8+
Wednesday 17 October 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local
The Bank of the South Pacific customer service survey winner is Sharon William from Tupapa.
Australian diplomats start visit
Wednesday 17 October 2018 | Published in Local
Australian High Commissioner to New Zealand Ewen McDonald yesterday presented his credentials to the acting prime minister Mark Brown, marking the official start of a three-day visit here.
Second machine at car park is just the ticket
Tuesday 16 October 2018 | Published in Local
Commissioning of a second ticketing machine at the entry of the car park at Rarotonga International Airport has successfully eased problems previously encountered with traffic congestion in the area, says Airport Authority chief executive Joe Ngamata.
'Holiday' hard work for Aussie couple
Tuesday 16 October 2018 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Australians Debbie Harris and Frank Pike have spent almost every day of their holiday on Rarotonga helping to rebuild graves and memorials at Nikao Cemetery.
Silence over rebuilds
Tuesday 16 October 2018 | Published in Local
There is still no word on when Chinese government projects to “refurbish” Rarotonga’s sports arena, the police headquarters and the Ministry of Justice building will go ahead.
Fijians meet to celebrate Fiji Day
Monday 15 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Fijian community in the Cook Islands gathered on Saturday to celebrate their country’s 48th anniversary of independence.
Shock survey prompts violence policy
Monday 15 October 2018 | Published in Local
Papua New Guinea's Bank of the South Pacific is looking to introduce a domestic violence policy covering PNG and all regional branches including the Cook Islands, after a company survey at BSP Solomon Islands showed 92 per cent of all 260 staff believe their colleagues are affected by violence at home.
Labour issue sparks regional office idea
Monday 15 October 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Local
The Pacific Community, Forum Secretariat, and Australia's vocational training project in the region have been raised as potential hosts for a new Pacific Labour Mobility office.
Programme aims to provide outlet for young people
Monday 15 October 2018 | Published in Local
The Blue Light programme is this week launching Blue Edge, a programme aimed at providing a positive community outlet and avenue for youths.
Dame Margaret headstone unveiled
Saturday 13 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A large crowd of family and friends gathered at the Cook Islands Christian Church yard in Avarua yesterday for the headstone unveiling of the late Dame Margaret Makea Karika Ariki.
Community to celebrate Fiji Day
Saturday 13 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Fijian community will today celebrate Fiji Day at St Joseph Primary School ground.
Puzzles for rainy days inside, brollies for outside
Friday 12 October 2018 | Published in Local
Puzzled in Paradise, which has been trading for almost 18 months, was born from an idea from Marisa Summers’ son Jacob who is now 11.
Journey to boost China ties
Friday 12 October 2018 | Published in Local
Young Cook Islands public servants Angelia Williams, Kate Ngatokorua, Sandee Cook, Shaun Teaurima and Tayla Beddoes left for Guangdong, China today to represent the Cook Islands at a People’s Republic of China’s programme designed for young leaders.
Nga Puna to speak at USP
Friday 12 October 2018 | Published in Local
The guest speaker at this month’s USP Plus meeting at the university campus has a distinguished background in education and sport.
CI diplomats return to Chancery
Friday 12 October 2018 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands High Commission in New Zealand will return to its Chancery premises in Mulgrave Street, Wellington, next month after a prolonged absence caused by the 2016 Kaikoura earthquakes.
Tourist found dead on beach
Friday 12 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Police are investigating the death of a tourist whose body was found on the beach at Kavera early yesterday morning.
Ball for juniors inspired by Disney
Thursday 11 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The annual Rotaract Rarotonga organised Junior Spring Ball will be held tomorrow at the Aotearoa Centre in Tupapa Maraerenga.
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