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CI, China mark 20-year bond
Wednesday 19 July 2017 | Published in Local
Twenty years of friendship and cooperation between the Cook Islands and China were celebrated at a special reception at the Edgewater Resort on Monday night.
Motorist hits the wall in Maraerenga
Wednesday 19 July 2017 | Published in Local
Just one motor vehicle accident was reported to police over the weekend, and happily for police and long-suffering visitors and residents, there were no burglaries.
Our champion tree climber makes world history!
Wednesday 19 July 2017 | Published in Local
George Iona has put the Cook Islands on the world map after becoming the first-ever world champion in the sport of coconut tree climbing.
MOCD found wanting
Wednesday 19 July 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Financial controls and processes within the Ministry of Cultural Development were put under the microscope by the Public Accounts Committee and were found wanting.
Challenge winners reap rewards
Tuesday 18 July 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A group of health and fitness enthusiasts over the weekend celebrated their achievements after a 10-week challenge with Zuu affiliate/trainer Tamaiti Samson.
Cook Islands culture goes on show in Hawaii
Tuesday 18 July 2017 | Published in Local
The Polynesian Cultural Center has been working with the Cook Islands government and Church of Latter-day Saints leaders for the past year to showcase a group of 17 Cook Island Maori performers and cultural leaders during a six-week run from July 17 to August 24.
Fuel price drops good news for consumers
Tuesday 18 July 2017 | Published in Local
There’s good news all round for fuel users in the Cook Islands.
Free thrills not as harmless as they may seem
Tuesday 18 July 2017 | Published in Local
It’s a daily sight on Rarotonga: Crowds of people lined up on the seawall footpath, gazing expectantly into the distance for the first glimpse of an approaching airliner.
Seminar celebrates China relationship
Tuesday 18 July 2017 | Published in Local
Friendship was in the air during a seminar at the University of South Pacific Monday, celebrating the 20-year anniversary of Cook Islands and Chinese diplomatic relations.
Jet thrill cops a blasting
Tuesday 18 July 2017 | Published in Local
A Christchurch woman says she was lucky she wasn’t killed after being “thrown like a ragdoll” by a plane’s jet blast in Rarotonga.
Help a call away for lost teen
Tuesday 18 July 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
While most parents want their teenagers to get off their smart phones and get outdoors, the parents of a teenage boy who became lost on the cross island trek on Sunday are thankful their son had his cell phone in his pocket.
United voice for Maori and Pacific politics
Tuesday 18 July 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
In what has been seen as a major step forward for all Pacific people residing in New Zealand, the political party One Pacific has signed an historical agreement with the Maori Party.
Police bust nabs six offenders
Tuesday 18 July 2017 | Published in Local
Detective Sergeant Johnny George led a police team over two long days in a successful “bust” of six offenders for burglaries, drug-related and unlawfully found offences.
MP takes road repair into own hands
Tuesday 18 July 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Sound familiar? Traffic backed up and blocking the road, tourists dangerously dodging oncoming vehicles, buses hogging the medium strip, while the odd stray dog wanders across the road for good measure.
Bid to boost locally-grown produce
Tuesday 18 July 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) is working on strategies to support increased local production of fruits and vegetables to compete with expensive imported produce.
Brown in Tonga for GCF meeting
Tuesday 18 July 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Finance minister Mark Brown is in Tonga to attend the Green Climate Fund’s Structured Dialogue with the Pacific.
Pick locals first for jobs – Ioane
Tuesday 18 July 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
A call for Cook Islanders to have first preference for any new vacant government job posting has been raised in parliament by Mona Ioane, MP for the constituency of Vaipae and Tautu, in Aitutaki.
Volunteers give young a helping hand
Tuesday 18 July 2017 | Published in Local
School teacher Amy Koekemoer and occupational therapist Donna Smith have combined their skills to set up a free after-school education programme for young children who need extra help with literacy.
Insect identification focus of workshop
Tuesday 18 July 2017 | Published in Local
Two New Zealand scientists travelled to Rarotonga this week to help improve the ability of biosecurity officers to identify insects and other potential pests.
'Living legends' highlight family values
Tuesday 18 July 2017 | Published in Local
At a meeting of USP Plus recently, tears of deep emotion trickled down the cheeks of many in the audience.
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