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Boost for ra'ui with creation of new role

Monday 30 January 2017 | Published in Local

The HOUSE of Ariki is looking to employ a ra’ui co-ordinator or the Raui Kaumaroro, a new position initiated this year.

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Polynesian festival's 42nd anniversary

Monday 30 January 2017 | Published in Local

COOK ISLANDS traditional culture, language and food are expected to be showcased by students in New Zealand who will be part of the annual Polynesian festival in March.

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Grants support local fishers

Monday 30 January 2017 | Published in Local

THE MINISTRY of Marine Resources (MMR) is again inviting applications for the annual fisheries grants scheme this week.

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New record for visitors

Monday 30 January 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

THE INCREASE in visitor arrivals to the Cook Islands grew by about six times last year compared to the three per cent rise from 2014 in 2015.

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Youngsters give sailing a go

Monday 30 January 2017 | Published in Local

SIXTEEN enthusiastic young children went along to the Rarotonga Sailing Club’s “Moana - Have a go at Sailing” event this week.

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New brand launches exciting accessories

Monday 30 January 2017 | Published in Local

A LAUNCH party last Sunday celebrated the arrival of a new brand on the island: “LuSantials – So Unique, So You.”

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Meetings air copyright issues

Monday 30 January 2017 | Published in Local

THE IMPORTANCE of copyright was discussed at two meetings held concurrently at the National Auditorium this week.

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Changes reveal NZ connection

Monday 30 January 2017 | Published in Local

With the recent changes in its colour scheme and branding, you could be forgiven for thinking the well-known Cook Islands Building Supplies (CIBS) outfit in Panama, Rarotonga, is under new management.

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Rougher seas sign of need for extra care

Monday 30 January 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local

RAROTONGA’S normally calm lagoon waters are rough at the moment and this has led to a call for parents to be extra vigilant of children in the sea.

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FIU head to quit position

Monday 30 January 2017 | Published in Local

FINANCIAL Intelligence Unit (FIU) head Bob Williams has resigned and will leave the position on February 20.

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Kua ara koe? Awaken from your sleep

Monday 30 January 2017 | Published in Local

“LAZY LOCALS!” someone exclaimed recently in a Facebook post.

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Police chief warns over gun amnesty response

Monday 30 January 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local

THREE weeks into the gun amnesty and Cook Islanders have handed in only one firearm.

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Lady Moana on rescue mission

Monday 30 January 2017 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local

The Lady Moana is set to sail today on a mission to deliver food to Nassau and pick up passengers stranded by the grounding of her sister ship Moana Nui.

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Police monitor roads as school starts again

Friday 27 January 2017 | Published in Local

Cook Islands Police Service will make strenuous efforts to ensure drivers obey road rules as the school year resumes next week.

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Australian student researches farming

Friday 27 January 2017 | Published in Local

A STUDENT from the University of Sunshine Coast in Australia is in the Cook Islands visiting farmers and conducting research based on traditional methods of organic farming.

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Curfew condition continues

Friday 27 January 2017 | Published in Local

A MAN who has been in custody since December last year was granted bail when he appeared in the Cook Islands High Court yesterday.

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PM champions copyright rules

Friday 27 January 2017 | Published in Local

THE PROTECTION incorporated in the Cook Islands Traditional Knowledge Act and the Copyright Act passed in 2013, means the Cook Islands people can rightly claim and protect their traditional works and knowledge, using them as a foundation for being creative either in the social or economic arena, says prime minister Henry Puna.

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Resort in exclusive company

Friday 27 January 2017 | Published in Local

PACIFIC Resort Hotel Group (PRHG) has announced the inclusion of Little Polynesian Resort into one of the world’s most exclusive luxury hotel brands - Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH).

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Moana Nui on the reef off Nassau

Friday 27 January 2017 | Published in Local

Taio Shipping’s new vessel the Moana Nui has run aground on the reef at Nassau in the northern Cook Islands.

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Sponsor pleased with series opener

Thursday 26 January 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local

GRANT WALKER, the sponsor of the 21South Group Vaka of Origin II Twenty20 series, is pleased with the success of the opening leg on Saturday.

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