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Three motorcycle smashes at weekend
Wednesday 20 December 2017 | Published in Local
Three motor vehicle crashes were reported to police over the weekend.
Cook Islander to head NZ Reserve Bank
Wednesday 20 December 2017 | Published in Local
Cook Islander Adrian Orr, long-time chief executive of the New Zealand Superannuation Fund, has been appointed the country’s next Reserve Bank Governor.
Jetstar leaves bags in NZ
Wednesday 20 December 2017 | Published in Local
A returning Cook Islander had the first week of his visit to Rarotonga ruined when Jetstar left his and every other passenger’s luggage in New Zealand.
Extra $50 for our welfare beneficiaries
Wednesday 20 December 2017 | Published in Local
Once again there will be a little extra in Cook Islands beneficiaries payments this Christmas.
Hopes on Grinna to be a winner
Tuesday 19 December 2017 | Published in Local
Transport services to the Northern Group are set for a major boost next year when Taio Shipping takes delivery of a new cargo vessel, with the potential to develop tourism in the outer islands and even open new routes.
Ancient hooks reveal more insights
Tuesday 19 December 2017 | Published in Local
Renowned Cook Islands marine ecologist Dr Teina Rongo has expressed a new opinion on the genesis of 800-year-old pearl-shell fish hooks unearthed by archaeologists at Moturakau, Aitutaki.
Dreaming of a wet Christmas...
Tuesday 19 December 2017 | Published in Local
If you are dreaming of a wet Christmas you’re likely to be in luck as Rarotonga continues to experience monsoon-like weather.
Animal care challenge
Tuesday 19 December 2017 | Published in Local
Recently-founded Cook Islands animal welfare organisation Te Are Manu says it will try to fill the void left by the Esther Honey Foundation on Rarotonga, which will close down at the end of the month.
Sophisticated dining at Flambe
Tuesday 19 December 2017 | Published in Local
Flambé has a very high reputation among food lovers on Rarotonga and after a wonderful meal in its stylish and welcoming ambience it is easy to see why.
Fisheries claims all dismissed
Tuesday 19 December 2017 | Published in Local
A long-awaited High Court judgment has dismissed all four causes of action against the government in relation to the development of the Cook Islands purse seine fishery.
Ex-politician: 'I've got the heartbeat of an Olympian'
Monday 18 December 2017 | Published in Local
When it comes to colourful quotes, lawyer and former politician Norman George is rarely stuck for words on practically any subject you care to name.
No car seat – no worries for SBW
Monday 18 December 2017 | Published in Local
Sonny Bill Williams’ recent week-long holiday on Rarotonga came under the spotlight when he snapped a happy family shot of him, his wife Alana and their three-year-old daughter Imaan – with the latter sitting in the back of a rental car.
Police launch Christmas blitz
Monday 18 December 2017 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands’ Police Service’s Christmas road safety campaign starts this Monday December 18 with extra police patrols checking for vehicle safety, licences, registrations and watching for excess alcohol and speed.
$15m loan for submarine cable link
Monday 18 December 2017 | Published in Local
The Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Board of Directors has approved a $15 million loan for an internet submarine cable project to connect Rarotonga and Aitutaki in the Cook Islands.
Hundreds of new NCD cases
Monday 18 December 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Ministry of Health recorded 302 new cases of people diagnosed with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the Cook Islands from July to September this year.
Movie night supports vaka repairs
Monday 18 December 2017 | Published in Local
The film “Before the Flood” will screen tonight at the Auditorium with proceeds going to repair Vaka Marumaru Atua.
Road safety better among young
Monday 18 December 2017 | Published in Local
Despite the high number of motor vehicle crashes this year, the Cook Islands Police Service says there is evidence younger drivers may be becoming more responsible, and taking note of warnings about drink driving.
Parade brings Christmas to town
Monday 18 December 2017 | Published in Local
Rarotonga residents flocked to Avarua township on Thursday afternoon to watch the annual Santa Parade.
Cook Islands Bible goes digital
Monday 18 December 2017 | Published in Local
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth” – I muatangana kua anga te Atua I te rangi e te enua – Genisis 1:1.
Art show celebrates Paddy's new book
Monday 18 December 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
There was a good turnout for the launch of the book, Peace Bird by the late Eleitino Paddy Walker, at the Beachcomber Pearl Market on Thursday night.
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