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Huge cost for vaka repair
Tuesday 21 November 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Getting the damaged vaka Marumaru Atua back into the water could cost up to $250,000.
Festival brings dream hall much closer
Monday 20 November 2017 | Published in Local
Despite Friday’s unpredictable weather, Avarua Primary School’s Food Festival was a resounding success, raising over $39,000.
Local drivers urged to slow down
Monday 20 November 2017 | Published in Local
Two motorcycle crash deaths in just one week have put the spotlight on the high level of motor vehicle crashes occurring on Cook Islands roads.
Christmas Box project features special dinner
Monday 20 November 2017 | Published in Local
Christmas is just around the corner, and the spirit of giving is about to come to the fore on Rarotonga.
Climate change comes with high health risks
Monday 20 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Climate change issues pose a significant health risk to the Cook Islands and the other members of the small island developing states (SIDS).
Bike crash kills Fiji national
Monday 20 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A 34-year-old foreign worker has become the latest victim of a road accident on Rarotonga.
COP23 'conference for Pacific'
Monday 20 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The United Nations Climate Change Conference also known as COP23 in Bonn, Germany represented the voice of the Pacific, says health minister Nandi Glassie.
Badminton catches on with children
Monday 20 November 2017 | Published in Local
Badminton has been a well-received sport by children in the Cook Islands, and yesterday primary school students took part in the fun and with a competitive tournament.
'Bring back our pride' – artist
Monday 20 November 2017 | Published in Local
If the Ministry of Cultural Development’s ambitious National Cultural Policy (NCP) is to succeed, Cook Islanders will first need to rediscover their sense of pride in their country, says legendary sculptor, artist and writer Mike Tavioni.
Teina Rongo's theory of migration
Monday 20 November 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Having had a nasty bout of ciguatera poisoning for the seventh time, you’d think Dr Teina Rongo would have learned his lesson once and for all about eating reef fish.
First gala day for Arorangi school
Monday 20 November 2017 | Published in Local
Apii Arorangi was filled with big smiles and happy faces as the local community supported the school’s first official Gala Day on Friday.
Nukuture students rewarded for hard work
Monday 20 November 2017 | Published in Local
After a long year of hard work, Nukutere College Year 11 students were pleased to be acknowledged and rewarded by teachers, parents, and family at their annual prizegiving.
School to bring new learning style
Monday 20 November 2017 | Published in Local
After three years of planning and anticipating for a modern and flexible school, construction of Apii Nikao is approaching its seventh month.
Aussie's generous gift of bras for Pa Enua
Monday 20 November 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Living in a town nearly two-hour’s drive from Sydney with a population of only 2,500 people, Elizabeth Cranny says she sees some similarities to calling Rarotonga home.
Local link to Paradise Papers
Monday 20 November 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Asiaciti, a trust specialist headquartered in Singapore with a Cook Islands branch in Avarua, has been implicated in the Paradise Papers saga.
Motorcycle crash victim laid to rest
Monday 20 November 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
A motorcyclist who died following a crash in the early hours of Wednesday morning was laid to rest yesterday at the Ngati Ora Burial Ground, after a service at the Arorangi Seventh Day Adventist Church.
Fish poisoning cases total 32
Monday 20 November 2017 | Published in Local
A number of Rarotonga residents who have decided to live dangerously and dine on reef fish have suffered from ciguatera fish poisoning this year.
Failed UNESCO bid has positive side
Friday 17 November 2017 | Published in Local
While the Cook Islands candidature for a seat on the Executive Board of UNESCO was unsuccessful at elections held in Paris last week during the General Conference, the campaign, led by prime minister Henry Puna, has provided a strengthened platform for the Cook Islands engagement with UNESCO and the international community.
Young not exempt from law
Friday 17 November 2017 | Published in Local
Excusing school children from the law is “not a reality” and the Police statistics and court results prove young college students are just as likely to break the law as young people who are no longer at school, says police media liaison officer Trevor Pitt.
Miss CI shows winning talent
Friday 17 November 2017 | Published in Local
The Miss Cook Islands Pageant Association’s (MCIPA) reigning Miss Maine Kuki Airani, Lydia Simonis Tariu has won the Best in Talent category at the Miss Asia Pacific International competition.
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