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Seminar prepares for tertiary-level Maori courses
Friday 23 June 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A preparatory seminar for 30 students starting the new USP Diploma in Cook Islands Maori was held over four days this month.
New Bills boost financial sector
Friday 23 June 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Five Bills were passed in Parliament on Wednesday to pave way for the Cook Islands to uphold the integrity and reputation of its economy’s financial sector.
Opposition withdraws no confidence bid
Friday 23 June 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Parliamentary leader of the Opposition William “Smiley” Heather has withdrawn the motion of no confidence in Cabinet.
Kukis impress in Maroons grand comeback
Thursday 22 June 2017 | Published in Local
Maroons skipper Cameron Smith has lauded front-rower Dylan Napa for his outstanding contribution in Game Two as Queensland levelled the State of Origin series with an 18-16 win at ANZ Stadium.
Another win for comeback kings
Thursday 22 June 2017 | Published in Local
The Maroons lived up to their reputation as the kings of the comeback to steal an 18-16 win over the Blues in an epic Game Two at ANZ Stadium to level the series.
New fish-ID app surfaces
Thursday 22 June 2017 | Published in Local
The Pacific Community (SPC) has just released a new mobile application that will aid in recognising Pacific marine fish species, while teaching users how to identify common coastal food fish in Pacific waters.
Museum experts here to advise on exhibits
Thursday 22 June 2017 | Published in Local
New Zealand museum experts are on Rarotonga to speak about best preservation practices.
Cooks leading way for climate funding
Thursday 22 June 2017 | Published in Local
The government has been approved approximately US$700,000 ($965,000) from the Green Climate Fund to carry out readiness activities for 24 months.
Yoga connecting India and Raro one flex at a time
Thursday 22 June 2017 | Published in Local
Yoga enthusiasts in the Cook Islands and all around the world; stretched, twisted and downward dogged in unity yesterday for International Yoga Day.
School culture comp next week
Thursday 22 June 2017 | Published in Local
Highland Paradise is proud to be hosting its sixth Annual School Cultural Competition to be held next Thursday, June 29.
Tuesday closures for land court
Thursday 22 June 2017 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Justice has had to impose a weekly Tuesday closure of its customer services in its Land Court Division to give staff more time to make sure all land court related applications are more robust.
Weed threatens Raro ecology
Thursday 22 June 2017 | Published in Local
An extremely fast growing weed presents a huge threat to the future of Rarotonga’s ecology.
Construction not bothering students
Wednesday 21 June 2017 | Published in Local
Apii Nikao students are progressing well through their second school term despite the nearby building project being under construction day and night.
SPCA to be busy bees this weekend
Wednesday 21 June 2017 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will be running a working bee at the SPCA Kennels on Wigmore’s waterfall road this Sunday, June 25.
Rakei Manava inspires our cultural creativity
Wednesday 21 June 2017 | Published in Local
This year’s Rakei Manava event, a platform for creative expression through cultural costumes, promises to deliver the best in Cook Islands-inspired dance costumes.
Police reject licence number claims
Wednesday 21 June 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Police are refuting claims that the introduction of new laws regarding motorbike helmets - and higher fees for first-time riders - have affected the number of licences being issued.
Vaka Pride judging begins today
Wednesday 21 June 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The round three Vaka Pride judging will be held today and tomorrow around Rarotonga.
All smiles at Prime Foods Night Market
Tuesday 20 June 2017 | Published in Local
HUNDREDS of locals and tourists turned out to enjoy the highly-anticipated Prime Foods Night Market at the Punanga Nui Markets last Friday.
Youth 'mature' on relationships
Tuesday 20 June 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Dr Debi Futter-Puati has written an education resource based on her work for her doctorate. A fifth of CI children were spoken to about their needs in terms of intimate relationships.
High winds topple bus shelter
Tuesday 20 June 2017 | Published in Local
Gale force winds on Friday were likely responsible for a toppled bus shelter in Arorangi.
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