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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.
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.
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.
Rubbish issues prompt complaints
Wednesday 19 September 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Local
Roadside collection contract principal Infrastructure Cook Islands received a number of complaints last month on the state of household rubbish collection points in Te Au O Tonga.
Underwater clean-up in harbour
Wednesday 19 September 2018 | Published in Local
The Pacific Island Conservation Initiative teamed up with Pacific Divers, Infrastructure Cook Islands and Ministry of Marine Resources to complete an underwater clean-up to mark World Clean-Up Day on Saturday afternoon.
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.
NZ Defence Force helps restock CI libraries
Wednesday 19 September 2018 | Published in Local
A project by Cook Islands authorities to restock the Cook Islands Library and Museum Society Library and set up satellite libraries in outlying islands has been boosted with the delivery of a tonne of donated books by the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF).
Audit office explains delays
Wednesday 19 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The late submission of financial statements to the Cook Islands Audit Office (CIAO) is one of the main reasons for the delay in producing audited financial statements, says director of audit Allen Parker.
Aussies hear about our weather, live
Tuesday 18 September 2018 | Published in Local
SUNRISE weather presenter Sam Mac from Australia’s 7 News was in Rarotonga earlier this month to broadcast live weather reports as part of a tourism promotion.
Age defeats Arorangi landmark tree
Tuesday 18 September 2018 | Published in Local
AN old flamboyant tree which has been an Arorangi landmark outside the local school for decades has gone forever.
Cookbook focuses on fresh local food
Tuesday 18 September 2018 | Published in Local
“We did not realise when we decided on (producing) a cookbook, that it could be so useful for so many people”, says Edith Tangaroa of her Tereora College group’s project, which was runner-up in the Dragons Den Young Enterprise Scheme competition recently.
Online seminar makes history for USP branch
Tuesday 18 September 2018 | Published in Local
Two PhD students from the University of the South Pacific (USP) recently participated in the Pacific Postgraduate ‘Talanoa” online seminar series coordinated by the Auckland University of Technology (AUT) Vakatele Pacific Research Network.
Man hurt in scooter smash
Tuesday 18 September 2018 | Published in Local
A man was hospitalised on Sunday morning after suffering injuries in an alcohol-related crash in Arorangi. The man was driving a scooter when he crashed at Aroa Nui Hall. He sustained injuries to his arm and legs.
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