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Volunteers plant live coral, giant clams
Monday 21 November 2016 | Published in Local
AN INNOVATIVE new programme is using volunteers to help rebuild marine ecosystems in Aitutaki’s beautiful lagoon.
MMR bill flawed, changes needed
Monday 21 November 2016 | Published in Local
Warnings are being issued by environmentalists that the new Marine Resources bill is seriously flawed and can’t be permitted to proceed to Parliament in its current form.
Training to watch for corruption, money laundering
Monday 21 November 2016 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Financial Intelligence Unit head Bob Williams was recently in Fiji attending an attachment programme with the Fiji Financial Intelligence Unit.
Apii Te Uki Ou begins their exciting school Sports-a-thon
Monday 21 November 2016 | Published in Local
THE JUNIOR children of Apii Te Uki Ou have begun their annual Sports-a-thon.
Not afraid to speak his mind
Monday 21 November 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
This week outspoken master carver and Rarotongan identity Michael Tavioni lashed out at the tourism-at-all-costs attitude running this island. Richard Moore had a long chat with the colourful artist.
Geo-Science workshop ends
Monday 21 November 2016 | Published in Local
STRENGTHENING the understanding of data collection in an Ocean and Tides Workshop were amongst the many topics discussed at the Cook Islands Meteorological Office in Rarotonga this week.
Team work, generosity rebuild clinic
Monday 21 November 2016 | Published in Local
A GROUP effort from the Takuvaine community, has brought about a brand new clinic for the village.
Colour our town – rainbow!
Monday 21 November 2016 | Published in Local
MORE THAN 300 people turned Avarua central into a kaleidoscope of colour for the Te Kara Run fundraiser for Miss World-Cook Islands Natalia Short.
Miss Cook Islands wins talent award in Asia Pageant
Monday 21 November 2016 | Published in Local
REIGNING Miss Cook Islands Felicia George stood proud showcasing her Cook Islands culture as she received the best talent award in the 2016 Miss Asia International Pageant in the Philippines yesterday.
Drumbeats start paddling festival
Monday 21 November 2016 | Published in Local
DRUMBEATS and a traditional turou welcome heralded the start of the Matson Vaka Eiva 2016 paddling festival with more than 300 paddlers and supporters parading through the heart of Avarua.
Puna calls for world unity for action
Monday 21 November 2016 | Published in Local
JUST DAYS away from the closing of the UN Climate Negotiations in Marrakech, the Cook Islands are yet to see if parties will answer their call for urgent action.
NZ librarian hunting out publications
Friday 18 November 2016 | Published in Local
NEW ZEALAND Auckland University Pasifika Liaison Librarian Judy McFall-McCaffery was in Rarotonga to collect and purchase Cook Islands publications.
Uni team to present 'white spots' findings
Friday 18 November 2016 | Published in Local
A TEAM from the Otago University Pharmacy School is expected to arrive in Rarotonga tomorrow to present research on the effectiveness and treatment for “white spots’’ a fungal infection.
Generous German funding helps brigade
Friday 18 November 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
THE FIRE Rescue Service has received a major equipment boost from the people of Germany.
Justices reserve decision on Bishop
Friday 18 November 2016 | Published in Local
FORMER politician Teina Bishop will have to wait until next month to find out if his appeal against his conviction and sentence on corruption charges has been overturned.
Littlies put delightful event on for families
Thursday 17 November 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
YOUNGSTERS from pre-schools from around the island gathered at the National Auditorium yesterday morning to put on a show that wowed 600 parents and family members.
Tereora College art auction
Thursday 17 November 2016 | Published in Local
BERGMAN’S Gallery is hosting an art exhibition today to showcase the artistic talents of Tereora College’s senior students.
Hundreds to join in green Clean-up Day
Thursday 17 November 2016 | Published in Local
HUNDREDS of students across the Cook Islands will participate in the 2016 BSP Go Green Annual Clean Up tomorrow. They will join thousands more across the Pacific in clean-up activities.
Free bus for BPW anniversary guests
Thursday 17 November 2016 | Published in Local
THE COOK ISLANDS Business and Professional Women’s Association (BPW) 25th Birthday Dinner at Tamarind House on Saturday, November 19, will be a milestone for the association.
Price decreases for Rarotonga's fuel
Thursday 17 November 2016 | Published in Local
MOTORISTS and industry will be pleased with a four cent per litre decrease in the maximum prices for petrol, a five cent per litre decrease for diesel and an 11 cent per kg cut in LPG.
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