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Something new under the sun...
Thursday 6 April 2017 | Published in Local
Apii Te Uki Ou students have been provided sun hats, free of charge in hope the children will learn the importance of sun safety in Rarotonga.
Nikao Day fundraising for Orometua House
Thursday 6 April 2017 | Published in Local
The Nikao Ekalesia is fundraising for the upgrade of the Nikao pastor’s house.
Minimum wage up 75 cents an hour
Thursday 6 April 2017 | Published in Local
The minimum wage in the Cook Islands is to increase from $6.25 to $7.00 The report and recommendations were discussed and approved by cabinet on Tuesday and Nicholas said the new minimum rate was expected to take effect on July 1.
Needle rescue test for trainee police recruits
Thursday 6 April 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The police Search and Rescue team, backed by trainee recruits, has rescued a woman after she fell near The Needle on Tuesday afternoon.
Putting colour into our cheek
Wednesday 5 April 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Our readers have great senses of humour and while our April 1 prank may have caught a few of you out, at least you laughed about it afterwards.
Local beauty through imaginer's eyes
Wednesday 5 April 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Growing up in Auckland, the New Zealand-born Cook Islands artist Sylvia Marsters would sometimes imagine how life would be like back on The Rock.
National lab under microscope
Wednesday 5 April 2017 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) will work closely with consultant Nico van Loon over the next month to provide technical information for a feasibility study on a centralised national laboratory.
Weekend for noisy parties on the Rock
Wednesday 5 April 2017 | Published in Local
It was a weekend for noisy parties on Rarotonga, with the police being called out to four complaints about excessive noise.
BTIB to roll out business seminar
Wednesday 5 April 2017 | Published in Local
The Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) is rolling out another workshop for small businesses interested in developing accounting skills.
Young stars ready to cook up a storm
Wednesday 5 April 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Four talented young chefs are to battle it out for the chance to be the first Cook Islander to go dish-to-dish against the best up-and-coming cooking talents in the world.
Gun amnesty about to end
Wednesday 5 April 2017 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands ranks as the sixth most armed population in the south west Pacific – that University of Sydney finding isn’t likely to change after Friday when the three-month gun amnesty expires.
Northern visit proves timely
Tuesday 4 April 2017 | Published in Local
Ministry of Marine Resources legal officer Myra Patai is visiting the Northern Cook Islands to discuss areas of importance the ministry believes should be included in the Marine Resources Sector Plan which is now under development.
Telecoms meeting off to a great start
Tuesday 4 April 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Pacific Islands Telecommunication Association (PITA) 21st annual general meeting and trade show got off to a positive note with high hopes of improving the industry in the region.
New hopes for Atiu scheme
Tuesday 4 April 2017 | Published in Local
Atiu businessman Roger Malcolm hopes the proposed revival of the Atiu retirement housing scheme for expats might finally gain some ground, eight years after it was first proposed.
Visitor lost friend, but found more
Monday 3 April 2017 | Published in Local
New Zealander John Carroll visited Rarotonga last week in search of his long-lost friend Tearii Pua-Tipokoroa.
Flower paintings on show
Monday 3 April 2017 | Published in Local
New Zealand-based Cook Islands artist Sylvia Marsters will launch an exciting new exhibition of her latest work at the Bergman Gallery, this Thursday.
Happy birthday Glenda - and thanks
Monday 3 April 2017 | Published in Local
Motone co-director Glenda Tuaine isn’t just talented at organising events and concerts, and being the master of ceremonies at them.
Punanga Nui favourite place to play
Sunday 2 April 2017 | Published in Local
Sisters Marie and Tehana Maruhi and their cousin Zion Peyroux say the Punanga Nui market playground is their favourite place to hang out after school.
Puna in Fiji for USP graduation
Sunday 2 April 2017 | Published in Local
A total of 1680 students of the University of the South Pacific (USP) in Fiji graduated at the Vodafone Arena in Laucala, Suva on March 31
Passion brings music teacher home
Sunday 2 April 2017 | Published in Local
A combination of music and culture has bought Veronica Perkins back to her roots.
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