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Dance skills on show
Thursday 27 April 2017 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Cultural Development will stage their annual Dancer of the Year competitions starting tonight (Thursday) at the National Auditorium.
More partnership deals likely
Thursday 27 April 2017 | Published in Local
The Pacific is likely to see more teamwork involving China such as the Chinese-New Zealand partnership to pipe water around Rarotonga.
Study reveals fish mercury concerns
Thursday 27 April 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Women of childbearing age living in four Pacific island countries including the Cook Islands have elevated levels of mercury in their bodies, a new study has revealed.
PM focused on lagoon issue
Thursday 27 April 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Property owners in Muri who have not upgraded or cleaned out their septic tanks be warned – the prime minister’s eyes are on you.
Second lagoon workshop set for today
Wednesday 26 April 2017 | Published in Local
The second Mei Te Vai Ki Te Vai community workshop in Rarotonga will be held this evening to provide an update on the project and discuss measures being considered to help manage the water quality issues of Muri Lagoon.
Investiture has plenty of support
Wednesday 26 April 2017 | Published in Local
Ngati Vaikai, friends and relations came together to witness the akamarokura'anga (investiture) of Vaikai Mataiapo Tutara last Wednesday afternoon.
College project going well
Wednesday 26 April 2017 | Published in Local
Local contractors, Land Holdings Ltd, continue to make headway on the Tereora College project over Easter weekend, safe in the knowledge that key construction materials for the advancement of the project were on hand.
Hospitality stars' skills rewarded
Wednesday 26 April 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
There was a huge celebration of food, drink and hospitality skills recently on Rarotonga.
Huge crowd marks ANZAC Day
Wednesday 26 April 2017 | Published in Local
During wars the half-light of dawn was one of the most favoured times for an attack; however yesterday morning, men, women, and children all emerged from their homes to remember Cook Island soldiers who served in wartime.
Haunting tune special tribute
Wednesday 26 April 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
“They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Parade and service combined this year
Tuesday 25 April 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Tomorrow’s Anzac Day commemoration on Rarotonga will follow a different format than usual.
Tourists satisfied with visit
Tuesday 25 April 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Cook Islands has been declared one of the most satisfying destinations for tourists in the South Pacific region, with research showing 95 per cent of visitors are satisfied with their visit.
Finals time at youth festival
Tuesday 25 April 2017 | Published in Local
The semifinals are done and dusted in the Kia Orana Youth Festival 2017 and the finals in the Under-16 boys and girls’ divisions have been confirmed for an epic battle today.
Lovely surprise for Rutaki school
Tuesday 25 April 2017 | Published in Local
Rutaki Primary School received a very pleasant surprise this week – a large number of educational books from Ellerslie Mustangs U16 football team.
Tukao fishers Easter Competition
Tuesday 25 April 2017 | Published in Local
Reports back from Tukao Bay, in Manihiki, show the enjoyment and success of their Easter Fishing Competition held on Easter Monday.
Emergency authorities make an impression
Tuesday 25 April 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
A senior search and rescue officer from New Zealand’s Rescue Coordination Centre was impressed at the level of cooperation among emergency authorities on Rarotonga.
Teamwork key to success of rescue efforts
Tuesday 25 April 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The immensity of the Cook Islands’ territorial waters - within the even more massive Pacific Ocean, means Search and Rescue operations can be fraught with difficulty.
Youngsters learn to be ready for anything
Tuesday 25 April 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
More than 90 young lads of the Cook Islands Boys’ Brigade have been on a national camp this week and, for some, it would have come as a horrible shock.
Red Cross everywhere for everyone
Tuesday 25 April 2017 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Red Cross Society’s journey began in 1986 in the wake of the devastation of Cyclone Sally and the delivery of the initial First Aid Course in 1989. The organisation has since grown to deliver a wide range of programmes to assist the community.
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