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Absentee ariki cops flak
Tuesday 15 August 2017 | Published in Local
A number of chiefs say they want to remind Pa Ariki the title she holds is not a God-given right and can be removed by the nobles who approved her assuming the paramount title and being invested with it.
Police race to scene of hit-and-run
Monday 14 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
A Cook Islands Police Service truck seen speeding through Avarua at around 2pm on Thursday afternoon with sirens blaring and lights flashing, was responding to a mother’s frantic call to emergency services following a hit-and-run motorcycle crash in Turangi
Patrols to combat anti-social behaviour
Monday 14 August 2017 | Published in Local
A group of Tupapa Maraerenga residents plans to mount regular security patrols in the district in an attempt to prevent what they say is growing trend towards anti-social behaviour.
Attack victim wronged: Parents
Monday 14 August 2017 | Published in Local
The parents of a 17-year old youth who was hit and then stabbed with a broken bottle are shocked that the High Court let off his attacker despite a guilty plea being entered.
Time to enrol now for NZ election
Monday 14 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Cook Islanders can enrol now to vote in the upcoming New Zealand general election.
Pupils learn about endangered species
Monday 14 August 2017 | Published in Local
Schools across the island have begun their third term and Apii Nikao students have welcomed their new learning topic which is teaching them about endangered species.
Top chefs to cook here
Monday 14 August 2017 | Published in Local
Five of New Zealand’s top chefs will be cooking dinner for lucky event-goers at the Cook Islands Chefs Association (CICA) gala dinner on August 19.
NZ principal shares Virtues experiences
Monday 14 August 2017 | Published in Local
New Zealand Virtues Project member Judy Dixon is visiting Rarotonga this month to share her experience in incorporating the Virtues programme into schools and communities.
NZ firm wins TMV stage two contract
Monday 14 August 2017 | Published in Local
McConnell Dowell has been awarded the contract for Te Mato Vai Stage 2 which includes the design and construction of 10 water intake upgrades.
IT staff check new college buildings
Monday 14 August 2017 | Published in Local
IT staff from the Ministry of Education last week took a tour through almost-complete new buildings at Tereora College, to check progress.
Board defends BTIB head
Monday 14 August 2017 | Published in Local
While defending BTIB chief executive Teariki Vakalalabure, Business Trade and Investment Board directors have refused to address the issue of a foreigner without a work permit who was allegedly awarded a lucrative IT agency contract, contravening its own investment code.
Changes in progress for market area
Saturday 12 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
"Don’t be concerned.”
Brown opens fisheries meeting
Friday 11 August 2017 | Published in Local
The 13th Regular Session of the Scientific Committee of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) began in earnest early Wednesday morning at the National Auditorium.
Traditional leaders discuss land issues
Friday 11 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Protection of Cook Islanders’ land was the main discussion point on Thursday during the 46th session of the House of Ariki, hosted by Secretary of Justice Tingika Elikana.
Ceremony for 'fleet'
Friday 11 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
A centuries-old maritime tradition was honoured for the first time in the Cook Islands yesterday morning off the foreshore of Avarua, in a “ceremonial review of the fleet”.
Anthem change strikes sour note
Friday 11 August 2017 | Published in Local
The House of Ariki has taken it upon itself to make a critical change to the country’s national anthem, a spokesman saying paramount chiefs made a request to government to consider the change two years ago.
Focus on Pa Enua preparedness
Thursday 10 August 2017 | Published in Local
Pa Enua Red Cross branch representatives are on Rarotonga for the next two weeks, taking part in Emergency Response Training (ERT) that will end with the Cook Islands Red Cross Society (CIRC) general assembly on August 18.
Alaskan sailor enjoys ride to retirement
Thursday 10 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Three particularly sleek-looking luxury yachts ventured into Rarotonga waters last week. Although very different in the way each of them looked, what they shared in common was a similarly-plotted course down through the Pacific Ocean from the Northern hemisphere.
Chefs' fundraiser starts with five course dinner
Thursday 10 August 2017 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Chefs Association (CICA), and the New Zealand Olympic Chefs team are set to host a truly exceptional five course dinner next week.
Crimes Bill goes to committee
Thursday 10 August 2017 | Published in Local
Public submissions to a select committee on the long-awaited Crimes Bill 2017 began in parliament yesterday.
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