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International lifesavers teach water safety skills
Tuesday 18 October 2016 | Published in Local
Lifesavers from Huntington Beach Marine Safety in the US, Coogee Surf Lifesaving Australia, Royal Lifesaving Australia, and City of Vancouver, have arrived in Rarotonga as volunteers with NGO group International Surf Lifesaving Association (ISLA) to train Rarotonga residents in lifesaving skills.
Fox honoured for work in NZ media
Monday 17 October 2016 | Published in Local
Tupapa resident Derek Fox has been presented with a prestigious award by New Zealand Maori film and television collective Nga Aho Whakaari at a gala awards evening to mark the collective’s 20th anniversary, in Auckland.
Pig shot, reaction to cruelty
Monday 17 October 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
THE STARVED pig discovered by a young tourist recently has reportedly been shot.
Savage ties the knot on Raro
Monday 17 October 2016 | Published in Local
ONE OF the biggest names in New Zealand hip hop music tied the knot last month at one of the major resorts in Rarotonga.
PM off to dinner in NZ
Monday 17 October 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
PRIME MINISTER Henry Puna is off to New Zealand this week.
Local company wins Tereora contract
Monday 17 October 2016 | Published in Local
CONSTRUCTION firm Landholdings Ltd’s success in winning a tender to construct a technology building and student centre at Tereora, has shown local contractors to compete against some of the most renowned international construction companies.
Cook Islands missing from internet cable map
Monday 17 October 2016 | Published in Local
Manufacturing work has begun on a 14,000km internet cable linking New Zealand and Australia to the United States, but it seems the Cook Islands may not be getting a connection to the system.
Concern at sea urchin die-off
Monday 17 October 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The RAPID die-off of sea urchins in the waters near Avarua area is causing a grave concern to local marine experts who are predicting an ultimate marine disaster from the problem in Rarotonga.
Prime minister closes SPTO meeting
Monday 17 October 2016 | Published in Local
PRIME MINISTER Henry Puna has acknowledged the South Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) meeting that has brought together tourism ministers from around the Pacific region including China.
Fijians celebrate independence
Monday 17 October 2016 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Fijian community is holding Fiji Independence Day celebration today.
No shortage of fun for the children
Monday 17 October 2016 | Published in Local
IF YOU are looking to take the children somewhere for some enjoyable and productive entertainment, Youth With A Mission (YWAM) is holding a variety of activities during the school holidays.
No justice in fee criticism
Monday 17 October 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
CRITICISM of his department’s new fees and charges irks the Justice Ministry’s Tingika Elikana.
Well-deserved picnic a fitting end to big week
Monday 17 October 2016 | Published in Local
IT HAS been a long week for the pupils at Avarua Primary School but they were well rewarded with a day at Social Centre to mark the end of their participation in the school’s 100 year centennial celebrations.
Hats off to a great venture
Monday 17 October 2016 | Published in Local
TEREORA College Year 13 Business Academy group “Selt Design” launched their very own product on Wednesday this week.
Girl Guides celebrate 88 years
Monday 17 October 2016 | Published in Local
TODAY’S a big day for the Girl Guides Association Cook Islands: they are celebrating 88 years of Guiding in the Cook Islands today.
Sunshine and fabulous food
Monday 17 October 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
There was a large public turnout at the Punanga Nui Market site yesterday to celebrate World Food Day.
Computers a boost for island school
Monday 17 October 2016 | Published in Local
ANZ has donated 10 computers to students of Imanuela Akatemia in Rarotonga.
UN consultation works on strategy
Monday 17 October 2016 | Published in Local
A CONSULTATION was held at the University of the South Pacific (USP) in Avarua this week to work on a joint priority strategy for UN support in the Cook Islands for 2018 – 2022.
Country faces aid uncertainty
Monday 17 October 2016 | Published in Local
THE BIGGEST challenge the Cook Islands faces is the uncertainty of its Official Development Assistance (ODA) graduation in 2017.
Farmers urged to get busy
Monday 17 October 2016 | Published in Local
Minister of Agriculture Kiriau Turepu has urged farmers to increase agricultural production in the Cook Islands in an effort to counter the effects of climate change and improve peoples’ health.
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