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What to do with leftover cooking oil
Monday 12 June 2017 | Published in Local
This weekly column is supplied by Te Ipukarea Society. It deals with conservation and environmental issues of concern to the Cook Islands.
Opera recitals hit the high notes
Monday 12 June 2017 | Published in Local
Sold-out houses for the BCI Opera in Rarotonga shows reinforce that the events are exceptionally popular with people on the island.
First debate declared a success
Monday 12 June 2017 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands’ first Speaker’s Debate took place on Wednesday night at the National Auditorium and was a resounding success.
Survey aids ship navigation
Monday 12 June 2017 | Published in Local
Mariners travelling to the Cook Islands will soon be able to use more accurate nautical charts, which will be updated using findings from a hydrographic survey completed recently by the New Zealand Defence Force.
E-bikes the way to ride...
Monday 12 June 2017 | Published in Local
Ride Rarotonga is offering an alternative for anyone wanting to roam the island, explore, and get from A to B – with minimal effect on the environment.
Young Georgia cares about our environment
Monday 12 June 2017 | Published in Local
Georgia might not yet by 19, but she has already been a mother to many… chickens. Some even have names, such as Bob and Kevin!
The special bond behind enforcement of drug laws
Monday 12 June 2017 | Published in Local
Say hello to man’s best friends – unless you happen to be smuggling drugs.
Fined for driving offences a year apart
Monday 12 June 2017 | Published in Local
Resina McBirney was convicted and fined $500 when she appeared before Justice of the Peace, Tangi Taoro in the High Court in Avarua on Wednesday, charged with two separate offences, committed a year apart.
Meet 'eyes and ears' of our police service
Monday 12 June 2017 | Published in Local
Being the “eyes and ears’’ of the Cook Islands Police Service and monitoring the community and all its movements and activities is a key responsibility.
TIS condemns Trump's climate change decision
Monday 12 June 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Local environmental group Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) has condemned US president Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris climate change agreement.
Police cop flak over fight night
Monday 12 June 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A director of On The Rocks Nightclub claims police actions on Saturday last week almost jeopardised their inaugural Fight Night event which featured boxing and Muay Thai boxing bouts.
Koutu Nui supports gun amnesty
Friday 9 June 2017 | Published in Local
The Koutu Nui has lent its support to the work carried out by the Police Commissioner in implementing the latest gun amnesty.
Contestant out to expand horizons
Friday 9 June 2017 | Published in Local
Nooroa is the fourth of eight siblings, and she tells me she’s the shyest. She joined the pageant to meet new people, expand her horizons and build her self-confidence.
Historic movies at the museum
Friday 9 June 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Each Wednesday this month the National Museum will host one of a series of documentary movies examining the impact of social, economic and political change to Cook Islands’ way of life from the 1950s to the 1980s.
Puna's plea for rights of our ocean
Friday 9 June 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The world has taken a step backwards with the US turning its back on the Paris climate change agreement, says prime minister Henry Puna.
New Zealand PM to visit
Friday 9 June 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
New Zealand prime minister Bill English will visit Rarotonga next week on his first official visit to the country.
Webb chosen as honorary counsel
Thursday 8 June 2017 | Published in Local
The governments of Japan and the Cook Islands have confirmed the appointment of Cook Islander John Webb as Honorary Consul General for Japan to the Cook Islands.
New van courtesy of grant from India
Thursday 8 June 2017 | Published in Local
Thanks to the government of India, the Creative Centre has a new vehicle to transport its people.
PM spreads word on Marae Moana in New York
Thursday 8 June 2017 | Published in Local
While the Cook Islands may be a land area of only 237 square kilometres, the commitment from the island nation to conserve and protect its 1.9 million sqm of ocean echoed through the halls of the United Nations General Assembly this week.
College project on track for 2018 finish
Thursday 8 June 2017 | Published in Local
The Tereora College redevelopment project is well on track to be completed by the start of the 2018 academic year.
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