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They liked to be 'under the sea'
Tuesday 17 October 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Rotaract Cook Islands organised Under the Sea Junior Spring Ball was hailed a major success despite unfavourable weather conditions on Saturday.
Red Cross gets prepared for disaster
Tuesday 17 October 2017 | Published in Local
With cyclone season fast approaching and experts predicting between 8 and 10 cyclones for the Pacific Region, the Cook Islands Red Cross Society is taking no chances and is getting disaster-prepared.
Beauty show winners in global competitions
Tuesday 17 October 2017 | Published in Local
Winners of the coveted Maine Kuki Airani and Maine Tepaeru titles from the recent Miss Cook Islands Pageant have been confirmed for the international competitions that they will be participating in over the next few months.
Injured girl now 'stable'
Tuesday 17 October 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
The 10-year-old girl critically injured in a car crash on Saturday morning near the Avarua Cook Islands Christian Church, is no longer in intensive care, and is in a stable condition.
Barge yet to be used
Tuesday 17 October 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
The Ports Authority Aitutaki barge that arrived in Arutunga wharf over two weeks ago is yet to be used for transporting cargo.
Cook Islands hits a high in childhood obesity
Tuesday 17 October 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Childhood obesity has increased more than 10-fold worldwide in the past 40 years and the Cook Islands has some of the highest figures recorded in this alarming growth.
MP saves lives of three children
Tuesday 17 October 2017 | Published in Local
The lives of three young children have been saved thanks to a local MP changing his mind twice, and his quick reactions when he saw the youngsters were in trouble.
Ball a night to remember for students
Monday 16 October 2017 | Published in Local
School bags and jandals were tossed aside on Saturday of last week when Year 13 students of Tereora College let their “inner glamour” come to life.
Local eateries fight plastic straws
Monday 16 October 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Used plastic straws have become a burden to the environment and at least three local eateries have started initiatives to curb the problem in the Cook Islands.
Judge to hear threatening to kill charge
Monday 16 October 2017 | Published in Local
Criminal court was a short affair last Thursday, with just 16 people appearing before Justice of the Peace Georgina Williams in the Avarua High Court.
Child hurt in smash near CICC
Monday 16 October 2017 | Published in Local
Both occupants of a car were taken to hospital on Saturday morning following a crash near the Avarua Cook Islands Christian Church.
Local man advises NZ First
Monday 16 October 2017 | Published in Local
Cook Islands resident Paul Carrad is playing an important role in drawn-out negotiations which will decide whether National or Labour will govern New Zealand
Students get a taste of trade skills
Monday 16 October 2017 | Published in Local
School holidays are well underway and this week 10 lucky students took part in the Cook Islands Training Institute (CITTI) “Taste-A-Trade” course for carpentry and welding.
Conserving Mauke's 'baby' pandanus
Monday 16 October 2017 | Published in Local
This weekly column is supplied by Te Ipukarea Society. It deals with environmental and conservation issues Aof interest to the Cook Islands.
Introducing the real 'Moana'
Monday 16 October 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
A HEADSTAND on a floating paddle board… “No way!”
Long wait ends for Te Are Manu
Monday 16 October 2017 | Published in Local
The long-awaited opening of new local animal clinic, Te Are Manu took place on Thursday, with a large number of people gathering to celebrate the launch of an entirely Cook Islands-run animal clinic.
A precious piece of our history
Monday 16 October 2017 | Published in Local
A precious artefact held in the National Museum’s National Heritage Collection can truly be described as unique.
Girl Guides mark 89th birthday
Monday 16 October 2017 | Published in Local
Girl Guides will be out in full force this Sunday to celebrate 89 years of Guiding in the Cook Islands.
Fijians celebrate very special day
Monday 16 October 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Fijians residing in the Cook Islands will today converge on St Joseph School ground to celebrate Fiji Day.
TAU boss helps at Maldives meeting
Monday 16 October 2017 | Published in Local
Renewable energy was the focus of a major ministerial meeting in the Maldives this week as the Alliance of Small Islands States (AOSIS) gathered for talks on accelerating the commitments under the Climate Change Paris Agreement.
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