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Aitutaki airport marks 75th year
Thursday 23 November 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Aitutaki airport was built in turbulent times during World War Two, and in its heyday was even visited by internationally-known movie stars.
Busy start to week for police
Thursday 23 November 2017 | Published in Local
It’s been a busy week so far for police on the island with a variety of cases being followed up. A laptop was reported missing from a tourist accommodation in Muri on the weekend and police are continuing inquiries.
Farming teaches family
Thursday 23 November 2017 | Published in Local
A single Mangaian mum of four is managing to balance teaching her family about the climate change with successfully maintaining their farming livelihood.
Two drown in attempt to cross reef
Thursday 23 November 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
A small group of visiting family and friends are today coming to terms with a tragedy following the death of two members of their wedding party yesterday morning at Muri Lagoon.
Tiare festival colourful boost for island
Thursday 23 November 2017 | Published in Local
An abundance of colours, natural flora and fragrances will fill the air this week, with the opening of the annual Tiare Festival.
Tourism to work on noise issue
Thursday 23 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islands Tourism Corporation says it will work with key stakeholders to ensure issues that annoy some visitors, such as too much noise late at night, are addressed.
Badminton win excites pupils
Wednesday 22 November 2017 | Published in Local
Shuttles were flying high at the inaugural Primary School Badminton Tournament held at the Bluesky Arena last Friday, but not as high the level of excitement among St Josephs School pupils when they were announced the Overall Champions for 2017.
Online fundraiser gives plenty of chances to win
Wednesday 22 November 2017 | Published in Local
Apii Te Uki Ou’s popular school fundraiser has returned for its fourth year – and again, tourists, families and friends living abroad can contribute.
Few MPs at legislation workshop
Wednesday 22 November 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
MPs are this week attending a workshop facilitated by representatives of the United Nations Development Program to learn how to better scrutinise and review bills that are to be debated in the second and final sitting of parliament for the year, starting on Monday.
Doctor's Christmas plan to raise money for lunches
Wednesday 22 November 2017 | Published in Local
A resident of the Cook Islands for 37 years has decided this Christmas that he wants to make a contribution to members of the Are Pa Metua centre.
Busy two weeks for visiting justice
Wednesday 22 November 2017 | Published in Local
Cook Islands High Court Justice Christine Grice will preside over numerous criminal and civil court cases in the Avarua High Court this month.
Wedding noise irritates tourist
Wednesday 22 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A tourist has called on the authorities to monitor the noise level at social events, especially at beach weddings, in Rarotonga late at night.
Te Kukupa off on northern survey tour
Wednesday 22 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The police patrol boat Te Kukupa left Rarotonga yesterday on an 18-day tour to conduct a survey of the northern group islands.
Waste audit reaches halfway
Wednesday 22 November 2017 | Published in Local
Infrastructure Cook Islands is halfway towards its target goal of 500 homes after launching its annual waste audit last week.
More parking for the airport due next month
Tuesday 21 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Construction has started on an extension of the car park system at the Rarotonga International Airport to create 30 more parking spots.
Five new firefighters join service
Tuesday 21 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Five new firefighters have joined the Rescue Fire Service after successfully completing the six week-long basic firefighting course last week.
ADB opens local office at Nikao
Tuesday 21 November 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
The Asian Development Bank now have their own premises in Nikao following a grand opening on Friday afternoon attended by around 30 guests, including deputy prime minister Teariki Heather.
Busy week at the court
Tuesday 21 November 2017 | Published in Local
The Court of Appeal will this week hear appeals resulting from civil and criminal cases previously heard before the Cook Islands High Court.
Fatal smash gets weekend off to tragic start
Tuesday 21 November 2017 | Published in Local
A motorcycle accident near the seawall in which a Fijian national died on Saturday evening provided a tragic start to the weekend for local police.
Bishop to pay over $250,000
Tuesday 21 November 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Former MP and One Cook Islands Party leader Teina Bishop, convicted of corruption in July 2016, has settled out of court, agreeing to pay the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development a total of $254,000.
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