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Visitor numbers close to record
Tuesday 18 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Visitor arrivals into the Cook Islands are edging closer to the 100,000 mark following figures released for July this year.
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.
Surgical workshop has advice from specialist
Monday 17 September 2018 | Published in Local
Specialist New Zealand gynaecologist Dr Mairi Wallace and anaesthetist Dr Michael Kalkoff last week conducted surgery on gynaecology patients at Rarotonga Hospital
'Forgotten' war heroes celebrated
Monday 17 September 2018 | Published in Local
Long after World War Two finished, many war heroes continued fighting their own battle - to be recognised as part of the New Zealand armed services.
Meet the new Miss Cook Islands!
Monday 17 September 2018 | Published in Local
Miss Cook Islands 2018 is 26-year old Reihana Maire Koteka-Wiki, who hails from Vaka Takitumu and Ngaputoru.
Miss CI final a wonderful spectacle
Monday 17 September 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Local
The search for Miss Cook Islands 2018 culminated in a gala evening at the National Auditorium on Saturday night.
Leaders commit to fisheries resources
Saturday 15 September 2018 | Published in Local
At their annual summit in Nauru last week, Pacific Forum Leaders lent their support to a number of recommendations from Forum Fisheries ministers who had met earlier in the year in July in the Cook Islands.
Unaudited accounts raise issues
Saturday 15 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Cook Islands is one of the few Pacific island countries which has a backlog of unaudited public accounts, potentially giving the country a bad financial rating.
Award-winning resort refurbished
Thursday 13 September 2018 | Published in Local
The award-winning Pacific Resort Rarotonga has completed a full refurbishment of 16 standard studio and standard family rooms.
Descendants unveil WW1 veteran's grave
Thursday 13 September 2018 | Published in Local
The unveiling of the grave of World War One veteran, husband and father Polinahe Alapai, took place on Tuesday.
Repairs for town road
Thursday 13 September 2018 | Published in Local
Contractor Triad continued with road maintenance and repair works on behalf of ICI on the lagoon side of Maire Nui Drive in Avarua yesterday.
Building work delayed
Thursday 13 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Chinese government project to refurbish of the Ministry of Justice building, the police headquarters and the sports arena has been delayed.
Quick action prevents fire from growing
Thursday 13 September 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Swift action from the Rescue Fire Services doused a bush fire, which fire fighters say could easily have become catastrophic, in the Tutakimoa inland area yesterday morning.
Fermented tea and soursop ice-cream full of goodness
Wednesday 12 September 2018 | Published in Local
Kombucha is an ancient fermented, sweet, sparkling tea which originated in China, Russia and parts of Europe. It can lay claim to many health benefits, the most common being that it is a probiotic and promotes general well-being.
Volunteer nurse aids desexing campaign
Wednesday 12 September 2018 | Published in Local
Ellie Whye arrived on Rarotonga after a snap decision to come to the island and assist with the dog desexing campaign, which is now well underway.
Jewellery-making relaxing experience
Wednesday 12 September 2018 | Published in Local
Jewellery-making is therapeutic. Every focused step requires concentration and the finished piece becomes your own wearable sculpture.
Kiwi to head To Tatou Vai
Wednesday 12 September 2018 | Published in Local
The board of To Tatou Vai Ltd has appointed a chief executive.
Airport eyes first 'master plan'
Tuesday 11 September 2018 | Published in Local
For the first time in its 44-year history, Rarotonga International Airport is looking to put together a master plan that will help guide the facility’s future development.
First night of judging for Miss Cook Islands
Monday 10 September 2018 | Published in Local
The search for Miss Cook Islands 2018 got down to business on Saturday night with the first evening of competition at the National Auditorium.
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