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Battling humanity's greatest threat
Monday 18 December 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A climate change veteran has returned to the Cook Islands and is tasked with trying to slow down the greatest existential threat known to humanity.
Rain no issue for Market Christmas
Monday 18 December 2017 | Published in Local
Despite the rain, the annual Christmas in the Market on Wednesday was a success, says the Rotaract Rarotonga president Harriet Tuara-Strickland.
$120,000 Christmas gift for NGOs
Monday 18 December 2017 | Published in Local
Seven local non-government organisations (NGOs) received an early Christmas present on Thursday morning, when the government signed over $120,000 through the Social Impact Fund (SIF).
Consultant thrives on challenge
Monday 18 December 2017 | Published in Local
Liz Koteka Wright imparted some island wisdom when she spoke at the last USP Plus meeting for the year on Wednesday November 29.
It's all go for movie
Monday 18 December 2017 | Published in Local
Organisers met yesterday to firm up plans for a free film night on Monday, with proceeds to help repair Vaka Marumaru Atua.
Bluesky tests local mobile network
Monday 18 December 2017 | Published in Local
Bluesky hopes to restore all mobile services early next week and has been conducting tests on the new mobile core network at its facility in Aroa.
Engine woes affect Air NZ's schedules
Monday 18 December 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The need for unforeseen maintenance on the Rolls-Royce engines of Air New Zealand’s Boeing 787-9 “Dreamliner” fleet is affecting the airline’s flight schedules to and from Rarotonga.
School celebrates hard work
Friday 15 December 2017 | Published in Local
Apii Te Uki Ou celebrated the hard work of many school students last Friday at their annual prizegiving.
Graduate with a 'Kia Orana'
Friday 15 December 2017 | Published in Local
The students of the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute (CITTI) celebrated their graduation on Friday the 8th of December at the CITTI campus in Ngatangiia.
Driving charges dominate court
Friday 15 December 2017 | Published in Local
Justice of the Peace Carmen Temata presided over a busy High Court on Thursday with excess blood alcohol and careless driving making up the bulk of charges.
Small school celebrates big success
Friday 15 December 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Teaching staff had prayed the rain would hold off for Apii Rutaki’s prize-giving, and it did.
'Sheraton' available for lease
Friday 15 December 2017 | Published in Local
A new chapter in the history of the Sheraton development in Vaimaanga could soon begin, with the land once again available to developers after New Zealand’s Mirage Group surrendered its lease.
Loved principal retires... again
Friday 15 December 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
TUESDAY'S farewell for Apii Rutaki principle Nooroa Ingaua was a sad occasion for pupils past and present, and their parents.
Miss CI third in Fiji event
Thursday 14 December 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Miss Cook Islands Ernestina Bonsu-Maro finished third runner-up at the Miss Pacific Islands 2017 contest in Nadi, Fiji last week.
Early Christmas gift for youth groups
Thursday 14 December 2017 | Published in Local
Youth leaders across the island were invited by the Cook Islands Badminton Association (CIBA) to participate in a “ShuttleTime” badminton workshop last Thursday.
Film screening to raise vaka funds
Thursday 14 December 2017 | Published in Local
A free screening of Leonardo DiCaprio’s film Before The Flood will be held at the National Auditorium on Monday night, with proceeds going towards the repairs of Vaka Marumaru Atua, which was badly damaged by fire earlier this year.
A home of her own, in time for Christmas
Thursday 14 December 2017 | Published in Local
An elderly woman who has been living in a tent for the last six months will soon have a house of her own.
Esther Honey to close down
Thursday 14 December 2017 | Published in Local
The Esther Honey Foundation, which has offered free vet care on Rarotonga for 22 years, will close down this month.
'Opportunistic' thieves target taro, cash and phone
Thursday 14 December 2017 | Published in Local
TARO, cash and an iPhone are among the items reported stolen in a spate of thefts this week say Cook Islands Police, who are urging locals and visitors to stay vigilant in the run-up to Christmas.
Mosquito numbers set to rise
Thursday 14 December 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A rise in the island’s mosquito population has been predicted by Public Health officers involved in the Tutaka property inspection around Rarotonga.
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