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BCI backs Gita appeal
Friday 2 March 2018 | Published in Local
The Bank of the Cook Islands (BCI) donated proceeds raised from the staff’ monthly mufti-day to the Cook Islands Cyclone Gita Appeal.
No 'junket trip' says tourism CEO
Friday 2 March 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islands Tourism Corporation chief executive officer Halatoa Fua has strongly denied claims that his staff are on a “junket trip” to the United States.
Muri vs Arorangi roading
Friday 2 March 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Ngatangiia Opposition MP Tamaiva Tuavera has called government’s move to seek tenders for the road improvement project in Arorangi instead of his constituency as “politicking” and a “campaign” for the forthcoming General Election.
In search of tapa knowledge
Thursday 1 March 2018 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Library and Museum manager Jean Mason departed Rarotonga for Atiu on Monday morning with two members from the Smithsonian Institute in Washington D.C, with the goal of finding out more about tapa.
Family mourning loss of 'idol'
Thursday 1 March 2018 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands is mourning the loss of the “last of the old school Ariki” this week, after the passing of the man known as ‘Papa Tangaroa’.
Mentors here to help 61 businesses
Thursday 1 March 2018 | Published in Local
Three business mentors arrived in Rarotonga on Monday for a week as part of the annual Business Mentors programme.
New candidate targets roads
Thursday 1 March 2018 | Published in Local
Business man Nooroa George has thrown his hat into the ring on the state of the Rarotonga roads, questioning why all the money collected in vehicle fees never gets put into fixing the numerous potholes.
Sheraton tenders imminent
Wednesday 28 February 2018 | Published in Local
Rumours are currently circulating in Rarotonga about who will win the rights for the Sheraton project in Vaimaanga.
Superannuation pension rate reduced
Tuesday 27 February 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The new pension rate for members turning 60 years of age from March 1, 2018, is reducing from $69 to $67 per $1000 invested.
Araura leaders from year 7 up
Tuesday 27 February 2018 | Published in Local
Having a sense of purpose was the key message given by guest speaker Mrs. Linda Kavelin Popov, to the newly invested Araura College student leaders last Friday.
120 tertiary graduates honoured
Tuesday 27 February 2018 | Published in Local
More than 120 students wore proud smiles and coloured gowns when they graduated from the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute (CITTI) on Friday last week.
Bank joins tourism awards as gold sponsor
Tuesday 27 February 2018 | Published in Local
Bank South Pacific (BSP) reinforced its commitment to the region in 2018 with its gold sponsorship of the Air New Zealand Cook Islands Tourism Awards for the second consecutive time.
Japan fund Creative Centre renovations
Tuesday 27 February 2018 | Written by Jaimie Keay | Published in Local
The Creative Centre officially unveiled their new renovations in a small ceremony yesterday.
Early morning cleaner honoured
Tuesday 27 February 2018 | Published in Local
The early morning hero of downtown Avarua, Ngatokorua Tariu, was honoured yesterday at the Ministry of Internal Affairs for his 60th birthday.
Te Kuki Airani Film Festival a hit
Monday 26 February 2018 | Published in Local
The first annual Te Kuki Airani Film Festival took place on Saturday Night at the National Auditorium.
Firefighters battle blazing house
Monday 26 February 2018 | Published in Local
Local firefighters were at full strength on Friday night, with around 25 firefighters and four fire engines battling a burning house on the back road in Atupa.
Students benefit from film festival
Monday 26 February 2018 | Published in Local
Tereora College students were treated to an intimate film seminar and workshop yesterday.
Remembering Papa Tom Hesketh
Monday 26 February 2018 | Published in Local
It was almost standing room only for latecomers to the memorial service for the late Tom Hesketh at the Edgewater Resort & Spa on Wednesday.
Ring main works progress out west
Monday 26 February 2018 | Published in Local
Te Mato Vai ring main commissioning work is expected to be completed earlier than expected.
Road repairs 'deplorable'
Monday 26 February 2018 | Published in Local
The deplorable state of sections of the Rarotonga road, particularly Muri and Titikaveka, has drawn the ire of Triad Group principal Chris Vaile, who has blasted the government for its waste of public money.
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