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Rarotonga's their favourite place on earth
Sunday 23 September 2018 | Published in Local
Bill and Ruth Munro left their favourite holiday destination for the 18th time on Wednesday.
Key points from Budget 2018
Sunday 23 September 2018 | Published in Local
Here are the key points from the Budget as highlighted to Parliament by finance minister Mark Brown.
Tanu ite manga raurau e te ua rakau
Sunday 23 September 2018 | Published in Local
This is the first in a series of news stories we will be publishing by our contributors in the Pa Enua.
Life-changing training for youth
Sunday 23 September 2018 | Published in Local
Life changing is how Cook Islands Red Cross youth representatives Tabitha Berg and Sean Bullen have described their participation at the peer education Youth As Agents of Behaviour Change (YABC) in Fiji recently.
Road improvement on the cards
Sunday 23 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The new Infrastructure minister, Robert Tapaitau, has assured parliament that the government has plans in place to improve the deteriorating condition of roads in Rarotonga.
Children found responsible for Arorangi blaze
Sunday 23 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The fire which completed gutted a corrugated iron house in Arorangi yesterday was caused by children playing with matches.
New pest threatens our 'tree of life'
Saturday 22 September 2018 | Published in Local
The tree of life could be in danger if a fast spreading beetle comes to the Cook Islands.
Children key focus in 2018/19 budget
Saturday 22 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Finance minister Mark Brown says the 2018/19 budget reinforces the government’s desire to establish a strong and developed country for the current and future generations.
Underwrite deal extended
Friday 21 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The government has extended its airline underwrite deal with Air New Zealand until 2022.
Turtle tour magical experience
Friday 21 September 2018 | Published in Local
Swimming in the warm deep waters off the Rarotongan coast, right beside a majestic green onu, or turtle, was one of the most inspiring moments of my life.
It's hello and goodbye from our Jake...
Friday 21 September 2018 | Published in Local
The ukulele-powered welcome and farewell at Rarotonga International Airport is an iconic part of the visitor experience thanks to musical legend Papa Jake Numanga.
School pupils enjoy plastic-free lunches
Friday 21 September 2018 | Published in Local
“No-plastic Wednesdays” are catching on at Apii Te Uki Ou, where children bring their lunches in their lunch boxes, - but minus the cling wrap plastic that usually encases pupils’ food.
Govt pledges to share prosperity
Friday 21 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Government has made a pledge to grow the local economy and foster prosperity that is sustained and shared with the people of the Cook Islands.
Hiker rescued from Needle
Thursday 20 September 2018 | Published in Local
A female tourist who broke her leg near the Needle was rescued by a police search and rescue team during a gruelling seven-hour ordeal on Tuesday night.
Tourism cops 3 per cent budget cut
Thursday 20 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The upcoming budget which is expected to be tabled in Parliament tomorrow promises some new initiatives, but it doesn’t look that promising for the industry which drives the local economy.
New patrol boat big boost for police
Thursday 20 September 2018 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Police Service hopes to take delivery of its new patrol boat in 2022.
Rattle reappointed as Speaker of Parliament
Thursday 20 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Men, who make up the majority of Members of Parliament, need a woman to control and guide them through parliamentary proceedings, says prime minister Henry Puna.
Mokoroa pleased with portfolios
Thursday 20 September 2018 | Published in Local
New Cabinet minister Vaine “Mac” Mokoroa is eager to get stuck into his new role as the boss of Internal Affairs, the police and the office of Ombudsman.
Dog desexing project on target
Wednesday 19 September 2018 | Published in Local
Just three weeks into a programme aimed at desexing 800 dogs, over 147 dogs had been desexed by Monday of this week.
Our history on show in London
Wednesday 19 September 2018 | Published in Local
Secretary of Culture Anthony Turua will attend the opening of the Oceania Exhibition that will display five Cook Islands artefacts at the Royal Academy of Art in London from September 23, to September 26.
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