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Exotic fruit thrives in island climate
Wednesday 3 January 2018 | Published in Local
Her plants are now in their fourth year of production and Rarotonga grower Ngametua Turepu says her dragon fruit crop is thriving.
Bad start to year for driver
Wednesday 3 January 2018 | Published in Local
The new year started badly for a Kiribati national who was prevented from driving on Monday, after being breathalysed by police.
Bowls contest the saviour of retired police organisation
Wednesday 3 January 2018 | Published in Local
For an organisation that was only incorporated in 2015, the growth of the Cook Islands Retired Police & Veterans Association has been “quite amazing”, says president Norman George.
Youngsters' drama brings plenty of smiles
Wednesday 3 January 2018 | Published in Local
Dressed in their Christmas costumes, 15 children from Celebration on the Rock Church brought smiles to the congregation at the church’s Christmas Service on Friday night last week when they presented a spectacular drama.
Queen's Representative: A full life of serving others
Wednesday 3 January 2018 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
If you saw the weekly planner that hangs in Queen’s Representative Tom Marsters’ kitchen, you’d think there would need to be three of him to get through his demanding schedule.
Luggage problems 'a bug' - Jetstar
Wednesday 3 January 2018 | Published in Local
After leaving all of its passengers’ luggage behind in Auckland after a flight to Rarotonga two weeks ago, Jetstar continue to insist the incident is not representative of how the airline operates.
Parties usher in the New Year
Wednesday 3 January 2018 | Published in Local
Rarotonga residents can welcome the New Year in style at some lively parties on the island tomorrow.
Model comes home for a holiday
Wednesday 3 January 2018 | Published in Local
International model Tia Woods (27) is enjoying a break with family in Rarotonga.
Money transfer cost reductions in pipeline
Wednesday 3 January 2018 | Published in Local
A reduction in the cost of transferring money to the Cook Islands has been introduced to ANZ banks in New Zealand and Australia, and may be in the pipeline for Rarotonga.
Sunny start predicted for New Year
Wednesday 3 January 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Meteorological Service is predicting a bright and sunny weekend heading into the New Year.
Walk by faith into the New Year
Wednesday 3 January 2018 | Published in Local
In a few days’ time we will be welcoming the New Year, 2018. I just wonder how many of us are expecting the New Year to be different from the past, and what plans have you put in place to make sure that the journey ahead is full of optimism and confidence.
Tax amnesty clears over $6m
Wednesday 3 January 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islands Revenue Management has recovered millions of dollars from the tax amnesty which started in January this year.
Gifts honour Liz Iro
Friday 29 December 2017 | Published in Local
Members of the Cook Islands National Council of Women gathered at their headquarter in Takuvaine to honour Elizabeth Iro with a gift-giving ceremony for her achievements as a Cook Islander in attaining an international posting with the World Health Organisation in Geneva.
LoKal honours native wisdom and knowledge
Friday 29 December 2017 | Published in Local
Empowering its’ readers on health and sustainability will be the focus of a soon to be launched island magazine called Lokal.
Experts air climate change views
Friday 29 December 2017 | Published in Local
On December 27 a panel of experts assembled at the National Auditorium following the screening of the Leonardo DiCaprio documentary film Before the Flood to discuss the effects of climate change.
Trip to China deemed successful
Friday 29 December 2017 | Published in Local
The trip to China by a Cook Islands delegation earlier this month appears to have been a success and locals can soon expect to see the fruits of the journey, says Culture secretary Anthony Turua.
Family celebrates a second reunion
Friday 29 December 2017 | Published in Local
With hundreds of Cook Islanders living in New Zealand, Australia and other countries returning to the Cook Islands for their summer holidays, it’s the season for family reunions
Money transfers become cheaper
Friday 29 December 2017 | Published in Local
ANZ has reduced international money transfer fees from New Zealand to the Cook Islands and other Pacific Islands by more than 60 per cent.
Petrol station may be in for makeover
Friday 29 December 2017 | Published in Local
The familiar old Te Ata Kura petrol station at Matavera may be in for a major makeover early next year, as the lease the current tenant holds runs out in February.
CCECC shares in Christmas spirit
Friday 29 December 2017 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) celebrated the season for giving by hosting China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) employees and management staff to a Christmas dinner last Thursday evening.
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