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Puzzle helps teach Cook Islands Maori language
Monday 22 May 2017 | Published in Local
Local Company Puzzled in Paradise Cook Islands has released the first of its new range of puzzles, the alphabet Coconut Palm puzzle in Cook Islands Maori.
Microbeads help destroy marine life
Monday 22 May 2017 | Published in Local
Susan Williams and Te Kura Brown participated in the Sir Peter Blake Trust Youth Enviroleaders Forum in Auckland, from April 18-24.
Cook Islander scores a win at fire knife contest
Monday 22 May 2017 | Published in Local
Seventeen-year-old Rarotonga-born, Jeralee Galeai took out first place in the intermediate section at the 25th World Fire Knife championship last week.
Captain Nicholas lands a record catch
Monday 22 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The crew of a local game fishing charter boat managed a record breaking catch on their tour out at sea earlier this week.
Advice an inspiration for women in business
Monday 22 May 2017 | Published in Local
in The first event of the year for the Cook Islands Business and Professional Women’s Association, the members were treated to an honest and personal account of a woman climbing the corporate ladder, thanks to Air New Zealand country manager, Marisa Newman.
Special visit brings two topics to fore
Friday 19 May 2017 | Published in Local
Nukutere College students had a visit from two people involved in two very different ocean-related activities during their science period on Wednesday this week.
Global update puts spotlight on Tourism's world markets
Friday 19 May 2017 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Tourism Corporation held their quarterly Global Breakfast Update at Te Ara Museum in Muri on Tuesday this week.
High tech meters set for Rarotonga
Friday 19 May 2017 | Published in Local
Cook Islanders are soon to have state-of-the-art water meters installed around Rarotonga.
Contest to promote safe fishing practices
Friday 19 May 2017 | Published in Local
Rutaki Fishing Club members are inviting all budding fishermen to join their inaugural fishing competition on Saturday May 20 at the Rutaki Passage.
Prayer breakfast
Friday 19 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A prayer breakfast will be held tomorrow at the Assemblies of God Church in Takuvaine.
Rotary has special gifts for nation's year 9 pupils
Friday 19 May 2017 | Published in Local
“Learning is everyone’s responsibility.”
Fuel prices drop slightly on all islands
Friday 19 May 2017 | Published in Local
Rarotonga and the Pa Enua residents have been given a slight reduction in the maximum retail price of petrol, diesel and LPG.
'Ei katu exhibition draws art lovers
Thursday 18 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The opening exhibition of Tabatha Forbes’ latest work at Bergman Gallery on Tuesday night received an overwhelming response from Rarotonga’s art lovers.
Paint donation set to brighten up hospital
Thursday 18 May 2017 | Published in Local
Rarotonga Hospital received a generous donation of paint last week from the Rotary Club of West Wollongong in New South Wales, Australia.
Local engineer part of exploration expedition
Thursday 18 May 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A Cook Islands engineer is part of a seabed exploration expedition being conducted by Belgium company G-TECH Sea Mineral Resources (GSR) in its block granted by the International Seabed Authority in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ).
New fuel subsidy for fishermen
Wednesday 17 May 2017 | Published in Local
A fuel subsidy scheme for artisanal (small-scale) fishermen worth around $70,000 annually will be rolled out by the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) this month.
Workshop focuses on early measures
Wednesday 17 May 2017 | Published in Local
Six possible early measures to improve the water quality in Muri Lagoon have been discussed at the latest Mei Te Vai Ki Te Vai Rarotonga community workshop.
Police strengthen response skills
Wednesday 17 May 2017 | Published in Local
Senior police officials yesterday completed a seven-day training session aimed at strengthening the command, control and coordination of responses to situations, including crisises and disasters.
Joint venture cremation claim
Wednesday 17 May 2017 | Published in Local
The rise in the number of Cook Islanders sending their deceased loved ones back here for burial has the Cook Islands government looking at setting up a joint venture cremation service on Rarotonga, an Auckland funeral director says.
Spreading the word on 'little paradise'
Wednesday 17 May 2017 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Tourism Corporation representatives attended the recent Downunder Answers Travel Expo in Auckland, New Zealand, spreading the message about this country as a travel destination.
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