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Long-time visitor's final farewell
Thursday 31 August 2017 | Published in Local
It was a bittersweet goodbye for a long-time visitor to the Cook Islands, who after two decades of annual visits, left Rarotonga for the last time recently.
Two 'unveilings' make artist's day extra-special
Thursday 31 August 2017 | Published in Local
The sculpture Taura Atua, commissioned by the University of the South Pacific and completed by local taunga and artist Teatuakaro Michael Tavioni, was unveiled on Tuesday.
Missile threat fails to delay police chief meeting
Wednesday 30 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
The US Territory of Guam was under the potential threat of missile attack from the North Korea a couple of weeks ago.
Book launch celebrates links with SPC
Wednesday 30 August 2017 | Published in Local
A panel discussion involving the Cook Islands’ long association with the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) and the launch of an important book will be held at the USP Rarotonga branch in Avarua tomorrow.
Motorcycle shunted in Blackrock accident
Wednesday 30 August 2017 | Published in Local
Four motor vehicle accidents kept police busy over the weekend.
Illegal fishing nets big fine
Wednesday 30 August 2017 | Published in Local
A Chinese fishing company has paid a $140,000 settlement this month as penalty for its longline vessel being found illegally fishing in Cook Island waters last year.
Health meeting to hear about climate fund
Wednesday 30 August 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A representative from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) will make a presentation today during the 12th Pacific Health Ministers meeting at the National Auditorium. Diane McFadzien, country dialogue specialist on the Green Climate Fund, will talk about the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) funding systems, mechanisms and processes. This will be one of the key presentations at the three-day meeting, which will end later this afternoon. Doctor Shin Young-soo, the regional director for the World Health Organisation Western Pacific, s
Population down just 2 per cent
Wednesday 30 August 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Census shows small decline in population.
Food a sure-fire draw at college gala
Tuesday 29 August 2017 | Published in Local
Funds raised during the all-day Nukutere College gala last Friday will go towards much-needed resources and supplies for the school.
Focus on healthy islands at regional meet
Tuesday 29 August 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
“Healthy Islands” is the vision for the 12th Pacific Health Ministers meeting which started yesterday with an official opening ceremony at the National Auditorium.
Meeting looks at marine issues
Tuesday 29 August 2017 | Published in Local
A regional workshop which started on Rarotonga yesterday will provide the Pacific Islands with the help they may need to ratify the Cape Town Agreement of 2012, which addresses issues relating to human safety and ocean and marine species health.
A look into lives of CI women
Tuesday 29 August 2017 | Published in Local
The life and experiences of contemporary Cook Islands women are the focus of a university of Auckland doctoral candidate now living and volunteering in Rarotonga.
Marine geologist on German sea training
Tuesday 29 August 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islander Thomas Whiddon has been accepted for a Deep Sea Minerals related at-sea training with the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources of the Federal Republic of Germany (BGR).
Operation Ika Moana in full swing
Tuesday 29 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Operation Ika Moana has been in full swing for the past 19 days, putting pressure on international fishing vessels to confirm they’re licensed to fish in the Cook Islands Exclusive Economic Zone.
No answers on feasibility of dialysis machine
Tuesday 29 August 2017 | Published in Local
Questions to the Health ministry regarding the feasibility of installing a dialysis machine at Rarotonga have gone unanswered.
Ministers urged to work together
Tuesday 29 August 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Pacific health ministers have been urged to work together to overcome serious health issues affecting the region.
Aqua-fest fun for all the family
Monday 28 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
A blustery and cold afternoon couldn’t keep families and novice athletes away from the Manureva Aquafest at Muri Lagoon on Saturday afternoon.
Dog survey to help de-sexing effort
Monday 28 August 2017 | Published in Local
The SPCA has almost completed a survey on the number of dogs on the island which will give the organisation an accurate idea of the number still capable of breeding.
Road safety sign there at last
Monday 28 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
After six months of lobbying by concerned locals, give way signs have finally been erected at the Avatiu roundabout.
New playground for Apii Te Uki Ou
Monday 28 August 2017 | Published in Local
New Zealand High Commissioner Peter Marshall and his wife Pamela were invited to the primary school in Ngatangiia last Friday morning for the formal blessing and opening of the new playground equipment, paid for by the High Commission.
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