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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.
Herald petrel display a thrill for observers
Sunday 2 April 2017 | Published in Local
This weekly column is supplied by Te Ipukarea Society and covers conservation and environmental matters of concern to the Cook Islands.
Daughter's death a double blow for DPM Heather's family
Sunday 2 April 2017 | Published in Local
The funeral for the daughter of deputy prime minister Teariki Heather was held this week in Arorangi.
Sea of blue greets visiting Kiwi musicians
Sunday 2 April 2017 | Published in Local
A visit from the Modern Maori Quartet and Autism Cook Islands advocates made Friday’s assembly at Apii Te Uki Ou extra-special.
Youth council sets priorities
Sunday 2 April 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islands National Youth Council (CINYC) announced its five new focus area for the year at last week’s annual stakeholders meeting.
Injured inmate flown to NZ
Sunday 2 April 2017 | Published in Local
A female inmate from Arorangi Prison is reported to be recovering in an Auckland hospital after being flown there for emergency medical treatment.
Steps to the court go green overnight
Sunday 2 April 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
There is no obvious scientific reason for the Courthouse steps turning green, says Professor Cam Ellion, but he suspects it is due to a chemical reaction between the tiles glue and a sealant.
Perception of police is 'not good'
Sunday 2 April 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Despite the Cook Islands having professional and sincere police officers who care for their community, public perception of the police force is not good.
Campaign aims to boost awareness of autism
Friday 31 March 2017 | Published in Local
The “Light It Up Blue” campaign has reached the Cook Islands and for the first time, Autism Cook Islands is joining with the global movement to support awareness of autism.
Family safety message goes north
Friday 31 March 2017 | Published in Local
Cook Islands National Council of Women president Vaine Wichman is visiting the Northern Cook Islands to continue advocacy work to ensure the findings and results of Te Ata o te Ngakau (Family Health and Safety Report) reach everyone in the Cook Islands.
Bottle sand brings new hope for beaches
Friday 31 March 2017 | Published in Local
Beaches around the world – including some in the Cook Islands - are being reduced as demand for sand skyrockets.
Telecoms meeting big deal for Cooks
Friday 31 March 2017 | Published in Local
More than 250 people have registered to attend the 21stst Pacific Islands Telecommunications Association (PITA) annual general meeting which starts on Monday at the National Auditorium and the Pukapuka Hostel on Rarotonga
Fighting accused comes close to prison sentence
Friday 31 March 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
A man who has been before the courts three times before for fighting in public has been told in the High Court that he was a “smidgeon” off going to prison.
Consultant to look into lagoon issue
Friday 31 March 2017 | Published in Local
Consultant Nico van Loon will be based at the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) over the next few months to develop a feasibility study for a centralised national laboratory.
Funds access at centre of APS row
Friday 31 March 2017 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Investment Corporation is taking over the responsibilities of the Aitutaki Power Station Authority board, saying it needs to do this so that the outer islands entity can access funds it has accumulated and placed in investment.
There's an app for that!
Friday 31 March 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Local tourism industry is set to receive a shot in the arm following the launch of an app that will give visitors basic information about the Cook Islands.
Seabed Minerals Authority turns four
Thursday 30 March 2017 | Published in Local
The new Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority in Avarua marked the beginning of the fifth year of operation on March 8.
Quartet stays on for a holiday
Thursday 30 March 2017 | Published in Local
Performances by the Modern Maori Quartet (pictured right) at the Empire Theatre this week dazzled those who took advantage of the opportunity to catch an entertaining and highly professional show.
Meetings to explain Vaka Pride concept
Thursday 30 March 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Vaka Pride committee is holding a series of meetings to explain to the public how the Vaka Pride competition works.
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