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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.
House of Ariki considers range of issues
Thursday 10 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
The 46th session for the House of Ariki is officially underway, with a formal opening ceremony held at the House of Ariki marae at Arorangi on Monday morning.
Barge's first move proves slow going
Thursday 10 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Aitutaki will soon take possession of a new barge for the vital job of transporting cargo from container ships to the shore,
Patrol boats set off from Avatiu
Wednesday 9 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
A multi-national Pacific-Islands-led maritime enforcement exercise began yesterday, with four patrol boats from the Cook Islands, Samoa and Tonga preparing to patrol this country’s vast Exclusive Economic Zone.
New ambassador presents credentials
Wednesday 9 August 2017 | Published in Local
Dr Nathalie Rossette-Cazel was yesterday formally appointed as Cook Islands Ambassador and Permanent Delegate to UNESCO by the Queen’s Representative and Head of State Tom Marsters.
Cook Islands hosts fisheries meeting
Wednesday 9 August 2017 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands will host the 13th Regular Session of the Scientific Committee of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) from August 9-17 at the National Auditorium in Rarotonga.
Bike rider flees injury accident
Wednesday 9 August 2017 | Published in Local
There were two motor vehicle crashes on Rarotonga over the three days from last Friday to Sunday.
BTIB silent on Roehrs contract
Wednesday 9 August 2017 | Published in Local
The head of the country’s foreign investment agency has refused to explain why a foreigner without a work permit and under police investigation is said to have been part of a team awarded a lucrative IT contract with the Business Trade and Investment Corporation.
New method makes plastics sorting easier
Tuesday 8 August 2017 | Published in Local
Rarotonga waste facility staff are trialling a new method for sorting plastics, using the existing baling machines conveyor belt as a sorting table.
Scam email uses PM's details
Tuesday 8 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
The Financial Intelligence Unit is warning Cook Islands residents about a new scam email seeking the transfer of funds to a potential overseas criminal network, under the guise of an email address using the prime minister’s details.
Preparing for Forum
Tuesday 8 August 2017 | Published in Local
Ownership of the regional development agenda and ensuring implementation of the Smaller Island States Strategy 2016-2020 underpinned the Smaller Island States Officials (SISO) meeting at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat on Sunday (CI time).
Chinese delegation hands new equipment to MMR
Tuesday 8 August 2017 | Published in Local
Ministry of Marine Resources hosted a visiting Chinese delegation at the New Hope Hall last Tuesday to receive donated fishing and transport equipment.
Young offender gets chance at new start
Tuesday 8 August 2017 | Published in Local
A young offender, was granted a discharge without conviction after pleas for leniency in the Avarua High Court last week.
Bike 'theft' case ends with discharge
Tuesday 8 August 2017 | Published in Local
A sitting of three Justices of the Peace in the Avarua High Court last week granted two discharges without convictions - an unusual occurrence for court hearings on Rarotonga.
Maritime exercise is a first
Tuesday 8 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
In a Pacific Islands nations first, the Cook Islands Police Service is this month hosting a Pacific-led maritime exercise with Samoan Police and Tongan Naval patrol boat contingents.
Hotel land back to Pa Ariki
Tuesday 8 August 2017 | Published in Local
Possession of the Vaimaanga hotel property commonly known as “The Sheraton” has been handed back to Takitumu paramount chief Pa Ariki.
Feast celebrates Te Maeva Nui success
Monday 7 August 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
THE 52nd Constitution Day ceremony on Friday was a formal affair.
'Exceptional' principal visits
Monday 7 August 2017 | Published in Local
New Zealand school principal Judy Dixon will visit Rarotonga from today to share her experiences on incorporating The Virtues Project into schools and communities.
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