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NZ visit has benefits for Internal Affairs
Monday 10 July 2017 | Published in Local
Internal Affairs Acting Secretary Mr Paul Allsworth says he is very satisfied with the outcomes of four days of meetings in New Zealand with key central Wellington agencies of the Ministry of Social Development, State Services Commission and the Accident Compensation Corporation,
Mile a minute wins first rounds of war
Monday 10 July 2017 | Published in Local
A biological control introduced by the Ministry of Agriculture has been unable to stop a weed running rampant through the Cook Islands countryside.
Bank supports Te Maeva Nui
Monday 10 July 2017 | Published in Local
The Bank of the Cook Islands (BCI) has signed up as a Platinum Sponsor for Te Maeva Nui 2017, ensuring the success of the event for yet another year.
Fishing penalties top $500,000
Monday 10 July 2017 | Published in Local
Penalties totalling $530,000 have been imposed on fishing companies caught breaking compliance laws.
Police bid to beef up security
Monday 10 July 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Police tightened security practices at National Headquarters following the theft of more than $24,000 from the exhibit room in 2011, parliament’s Public Accounts Committee has been told.
Tereora coming on a treat
Thursday 6 July 2017 | Published in Local
Stage one of the redevelopment building project for Tereora College is near completion.
'Freezing' spell is blanket weather
Thursday 6 July 2017 | Published in Local
Tourists have been pulling up extra blankets and locals have been putting on their woolly jerseys this week as Rarotonga experiences a “cold spell” in our usually balmy tropical weather.
1 in 5 young adults have more than one partner
Thursday 6 July 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Research indicates that a fifth of young Cook Islanders (aged 15-24) have more than one relationship at a time.
Police hunting for motorbike thieves
Thursday 6 July 2017 | Published in Local
Police are asking for public assistance over two motorcycles that were stolen over the weekend.
Beer and Brown clash in chamber
Thursday 6 July 2017 | Published in Local
Sparks flew in parliament as James Beer and Mark Brown clashed over discussions regarding a potential for conflict of interest in the Audit Office.
Students using memories for writing comp
Thursday 6 July 2017 | Published in Local
A number of secondary school students are putting pens to paper as they write an original memoir for the 2017 Writing Competition.
Beauty is in the eyes of the beholders
Thursday 6 July 2017 | Published in Local
Two art lovers observe a beautifully stitched tivaivai which was part of the opening of the exhibition “Today, Tomorrow and Yesterday” at Bergman Gallery on Tuesday night.
Ra O Te Ui Ariki Day
Thursday 6 July 2017 | Published in Local
Celebrations for this year’s Ui Ariki day on Friday will be held in each of our three separate Vakas.
Ui Ariki Day – akatukeanga i te akararangianga
Thursday 6 July 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Kua tuke te akararangianga i te Ra o te Ui Ariki i teia mataiti – koia oki Varaire Ra 7 no Tiurai.
Super fund up by $14.4m
Thursday 6 July 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The net asset value of the Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF) grew by just over 13 per cent last year.
Ui Ariki Day celebration – with a difference
Thursday 6 July 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
There is something different to this year’s Ui Ariki Day that we will celebrate tomorrow.
Unveiling for Rui Motu
Wednesday 5 July 2017 | Published in Local
Under a wet Wellington sky on Saturday, July 1, around 40 people turned up to the unveiling of the headstone for Rui Motu, pictured here.
Fishing competition honours club stalwart
Wednesday 5 July 2017 | Published in Local
A fishing competition that has been organised to honour a stalwart of the Cook Islands Fishing Club gets underway this week.
Ladies – it's mammogram time
Wednesday 5 July 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
Cook Islands women who are in Rarotonga from July 17 to July 28 and are more than 40 years old, have a family history of breast cancer, or anyone under the age of 40 years and experiencing breast pain - are being encouraged to take the opportunity to have breast checks while they are here.
Healing hundreds one spine at a time!
Wednesday 5 July 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local
People of all ages and sizes seeking optimum health were seen stretched flat out to receive spinal checks and adjustments at Te Atukura grounds of the Prime Minister’s Office over the past week.
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