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CITTI brews up new coffee class
Friday 18 August 2017 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute (CITTI) has welcomed a promising young coffee connoisseur to their tutoring team.
'Assault case needs answers' – parents
Friday 18 August 2017 | Published in Local
The family of a young stabbing victim is demanding full disclosure from the Cook Island Police Service as to why critical details about an incident in which the 17-year-old was allegedly stabbed with a bottle were suppressed by police prosecution in a recent High Court trial.
Holiday death shocks family
Friday 18 August 2017 | Published in Local
A family is in shock after Waikato, New Zealand wife and mother Michelle Robertson died while on holiday in the Cook Islands with her husband and friends.
Learning experience on friendly Mitiaro
Thursday 17 August 2017 | Published in Local
Diamir De Scally, a Canadian PhD student, recently visited the Cook Islands to study Climate Change knowledge. During her trip she also did an internship with Te Ipukarea Society. Here she describes her personal experience of conducting research on Mitiaro.
Youth asked for feedback on the future of work
Thursday 17 August 2017 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Internal Affairs’ Labour and Consumer division has launched a survey in an effort to get direct feedback from the youth of the Cook Islands.
Good start for jet charter service
Thursday 17 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Rarotonga’s new private jet charter service is going well, says Air Rarotonga managing director Ewan Smith.
Exciting trip nears for media students
Thursday 17 August 2017 | Published in Local
In less than two weeks, Tereora College Year 13 Media Studies students will fly to Wellington, New Zealand to attend The Games of Learning conference.
Rarotonga fishing company up for sale
Thursday 17 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Rarotonga’s main fresh fish retail outlet, Ocean Fresh, is up for sale.
Uncertainty ends for vital help agency
Thursday 17 August 2017 | Published in Local
An organisation that provides vital support for the victims of domestic violence has come forward to let Rarotonga locals know, “We are here and we are open”.
Artisans enjoy success at BPW gathering
Wednesday 16 August 2017 | Published in Local
Women artisans from Rarotonga and the Pa Enua showcased their products to a large gathering of Business & Professional Women’s Association members and guests at the Crown Beach Resort last Wednesday.
Good turnout at disaster workshop
Wednesday 16 August 2017 | Published in Local
Representatives of the Cook Islands government, the New Zealand High Commission, the Japanese Embassy in New Zealand, members of the public and the private sector were among the 44 people who attended a disaster response workshop on Rarotonga on Monday.
Mystery of whale song
Wednesday 16 August 2017 | Published in Local
Only male humpback whales sing songs.
Photographer a true master of his craft...
Wednesday 16 August 2017 | Published in Local
Over the years, the Cook Islands Whale Research team has been graced with the presence of numerous world-renowned videographers, photographers, journalists, producers and researchers.
Top cop checks alleged stabbing
Wednesday 16 August 2017 | Published in Local
A recent High Court case which saw a young man discharged without conviction on a charge of common assault is being reviewed by Police Commissioner Maara Tetava.
Windy weather delays container ship's arrival
Wednesday 16 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
A container ship which has stood off Avatiu for the past five days won’t be able to berth until strong winds drop – which might not be until Friday or Saturday.
Police, Tourism to work more closely
Wednesday 16 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Following ongoing motorbike licencing issues and a recent complaint regarding licence testing, Police and Tourism say they will work closer together to solve issues faster, while balancing safety with visitor experience.
Electric vehicles drive the future
Tuesday 15 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Te Ipukarea Society technical director Kelvin Passfield, is passionate about the environment.
Fiji community mourns motorbike crash victim
Tuesday 15 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
The Rarotongan Fijian community is mourning the loss of one of their sons.
It's standing room only for Vaka Puaikura show
Tuesday 15 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
It was standing room only in the Aroa Nui Community Hall for Vaka Puaikura’s dance team’s concert fundraiser spectacular on Saturday evening.
Guidelines for accident reports
Tuesday 15 August 2017 | Published in Local
Workplace accidents causing death or serious bodily injuries to workers need to be reported directly to the Labour and Consumer Division Affairs as quickly as possible within 48 hours of an incident taking place, the Internal Affairs ministry says.
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