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He's out to terminate climate change damage
Friday 17 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Movie star Arnold Schwarzenegger’s support in the fight against climate change has added weight to the plea of small island states such as the Cook Islands, says health minister Nandi Glassie.
Drug resistance global issue: Glassie
Friday 17 November 2017 | Published in Local
The need to address the issue of antibiotic resistance was emphasised by Health minister Nandie Glassie at the opening of the national meeting on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) at Crown Beach Resort yesterday morning.
Bluesky building in for refit
Friday 17 November 2017 | Published in Local
Bluesky’s burned-out core site building in Aroa will not be demolished but will be fully refitted ready for the installation of new mobile core equipment, O3B Satellite System gear and other network equipment and infrastructure.
All go for Queen's Baton
Thursday 16 November 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
The Queen’s Baton Relay organisers won’t forget their trip to the Cook Islands in a hurry.
College students help SPCA
Thursday 16 November 2017 | Published in Local
A group of Tereora College students has given a generous donation to the Cook Islands SPCA as a part of the school’s Community Service Day.
Helping pupils to live NCD-free lives
Thursday 16 November 2017 | Published in Local
Tereora College has been tackling the risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) through a cross-curricular, multi-sectoral unit looking closely at the Cook Islands.
Food festival in aid of school dome
Thursday 16 November 2017 | Published in Local
Avarua Primary School is holding a food festival tomorrow to raise funds for the first-ever school dome in the Cook Islands.
Plastic fires prompt another warning
Thursday 16 November 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
A spate of publicity about island residents burning plastic has prompted Community Health Services to issue a reminder that they will take action against offenders - despite the fact they have never taken legal action against anyone for the offence.
Bid to raise knowledge on drug use
Thursday 16 November 2017 | Published in Local
This week is Antibiotic Week, designed to raise awareness of the issue of antibiotic resistance, also known as antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Job applications down 'slightly'
Thursday 16 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Education ministry has experienced only a slight decline in the number of applicants from New Zealand to fill key positions in local schools.
Queen's Baton continues its island relay
Wednesday 15 November 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Queen’s Baton continued its journey around Rarotonga with the second leg of the relay, starting at the boundary of Vaka Takitumu/Teau O Tonga yesterday.
Turua at Brussels meeting
Wednesday 15 November 2017 | Published in Local
The fourth meeting of the Asian Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Ministers of Culture ended last week after a number of important issues were discussed.
Top award wins not just a rumour…
Wednesday 15 November 2017 | Published in Local
Andrew and Belinda Griffin, managers/owners of Rumours Luxury Villas and Spa, recently returned from Thailand where they attended the Haute Grandeur Global Hotel and Spa Awards.
Season for giving draws near
Wednesday 15 November 2017 | Published in Local
Christmas is just around the corner, prompting BSP to launch the annual BSP Giving Tree yesterday.
Entrepreneur awards provide great night out
Tuesday 14 November 2017 | Published in Local
Friday night’s inaugural BPW Emerging Entrepreneurs Award was a great success, with large numbers of family members and friends gathering at the Muri Beach Club Hotel in large numbers to support the nominee.
Ancient fish hooks pose challenge
Tuesday 14 November 2017 | Published in Local
This story features more of the National Museum’s oldest objects. It is part of a series designed to increase awareness of the museum’s fascinating National Heritage Collection.
It's exam time for our students
Tuesday 14 November 2017 | Published in Local
The pressure is on for Cook Islands students sitting this year’s examinations, which for most students, began on Wednesday last week.
Donors make breast checks possible
Tuesday 14 November 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation president, Jaewyn McKay says that without the generous assistance of local donors, the funding necessary to screen the average 350 women who present themselves for yearly breast checks in the Cook Islands wouldn’t be possible.
Living look at the Bible
Monday 13 November 2017 | Published in Local
A trip to Israel leading a group of 10 has helped Rarotonga resident Bob Williams to better visualise events described in the New Testament.
Wynne impresses 'The Mighty Samson'
Monday 13 November 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
TMS fitness trainer Tamaiti Samson, aka “The Mighty Samson”, says he didn’t know if Thomas Wynne had what it takes to stick with his seven-week Zuu fitness challenge.
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