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PACER Plus edges closer to conclusion
Thursday 8 June 2017 | Published in Local
The PACER Plus Agreement to be signed in Nuku’alofa on June 14 brings to a close around eight years of negotiations between Australia and New Zealand on the one hand and Forum Island Countries on the other.
Water crew go with the flow
Thursday 8 June 2017 | Published in Local
The Water Division of WATSAN is checking stream flows in catchments on Rarotonga, while carrying out maintenance and calibrating rain gauges installed in the five catchments on the island and on Mount Te Kou.
Man charged after police HQ fire
Thursday 8 June 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
A young man will reappear in the Cook Islands High Court at the end of the month facing a charge of wilfully setting fire to Police Headquarters in Avarua.
Yellowfin contest sees good turnout
Thursday 8 June 2017 | Published in Local
Excellent fishing conditions over Queen’s Birthday weekend saw another good turnout of fishermen, with 23 boats registering for the annual Don Beer (Snr) Memorial competition.
Reading, sport and music her interests...
Thursday 8 June 2017 | Published in Local
Reading, whether it be mystery, investigative or “who done it” novels is one of Ngapoko’s favourite pastimes. It’s right up there with her love of sports volleyball and netball. Most mornings you can find Ngapoko getting stuck into her Zoo fitness routine, sometimes she does this with her Mum.
Luxury yacht too tall for our wharf
Thursday 8 June 2017 | Published in Local
A luxury yacht which moored beyond the reef, off Avatiu over the weekend was unable to enter the harbour because at 64 metres, its mast is much too high.
Police explain weekend high profile
Thursday 8 June 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Police says a number of activities around the island on Saturday warranted their presence at key spots on Rarotonga.
Row brews over Demo Matavera runoff
Thursday 8 June 2017 | Published in Local
A nominee in a Democratic Party candidate runoff was never given a fair chance because the party’s village committee failed to run a transparent and impartial vote, supporters claim.
Movies at the Museum start today
Wednesday 7 June 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Each Wednesday this month the National Museum will be hosting 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.
Sports day fun at Tereora College
Wednesday 7 June 2017 | Published in Local
Tereora College students battled it out at the Ngatangiia Park for their annual Sports Day last Friday.
Alanna keen to pursue her ecological studies
Wednesday 7 June 2017 | Published in Local
Talking to Alanna increased my knowledge 100 per cent about certain seabirds and her quest to find out if they are once again breeding here in Rarotonga.
Imanuela invests new prefects
Wednesday 7 June 2017 | Published in Local
Imanuela Akatemia School held a special assembly to acknowledge the seven new rangatira (prefects) on Friday.
Gardening gear helps school garden
Wednesday 7 June 2017 | Published in Local
Apii Te Uki Ou is expecting to see their school garden cultivate as they utilise the new gardening equipment donated to the school this week by the Ministry of Health.
Plenty of support for Miss Cook Islands 2017
Wednesday 7 June 2017 | Published in Local
The 10 lovely young women vying for the Miss Cook Islands crown had what for some was their first large scale public engagement when they were formally introduced at a function at Ngatipa, residence of the New Zealand High Commissioner, on Thursday night.
Tiana Epati, high achiever
Wednesday 7 June 2017 | Published in Local
IT WAS a classic David and Goliath moment.
Her future's in the arts...
Wednesday 7 June 2017 | Published in Local
Pursuing a degree in Performing Arts and then teaching performing arts at her own arts studio in the Cook Islands is high on the list of Heleina’s future goals.
Still searching for answers
Wednesday 7 June 2017 | Published in Local
Earlier this year former Police Chief Inspector Rod Henderson and freelance journalist Florence Syme-Buchanan joined forces in a collaborative effort to investigate the disappearance of a Venezuelan national from aboard the yacht Zangano in Cook Islands waters.
Joint effort to maintain old cemetery
Wednesday 7 June 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Future maintenance work on the Nikao Cemetery looks assured with the police and New Zealand High Commission combining resources for the project.
Consultants support lagoon restoration
Wednesday 7 June 2017 | Published in Local
A team of marine consultants, funded by the European Commission, are in Rarotonga to provide support to the Ministry of Marine Resources on Muri Lagoon’s environmental restoration.
She's a tomboy no more!
Tuesday 6 June 2017 | Published in Local
Teivanui scrubs up pretty-well for a tomboy! And a true tomboy is what her friends reckon she is.
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