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OCI in 'historic' victory
Monday 17 October 2016 | Published in Local
The OPPOSITION coalition has had a “historic” victory and held on to the seat of Arutanga/Reureu/Nikaupara by a small margin.
Whale of a way to celebrate cetaceans
Friday 14 October 2016 | Published in Local
Those who attended the 2016 whale celebration are likely to remember it for a very long time.
Junior ball a great time for everyone
Friday 14 October 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The ROTARACT Superhero Junior Spring Ball has been hailed a massive success with over 100 children attending the event on Saturday last week at the Aotearoa Centre in Tupapa.
Day full of blessings for school centennial
Friday 14 October 2016 | Published in Local
APII AVARUA’S week-long centennial celebration is coming to an end and many who have attended have given their support to the school’s teachers, students and the school committee.
Small scale fishermen get support from MMR
Friday 14 October 2016 | Published in Local
THE MINISTRY of Marine Resources has put significant effort into monitoring the catch of local fishermen to ensure that purse seining does not impact their catches.
Helmet response pleases police
Friday 14 October 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Police are generally happy with the way the public has responded to the new law requiring motorbike riders between 16 and 25 to wear helmets.
Airport security at issue
Friday 14 October 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Concerns have been raised regarding safety standards at the Rarotonga International Airport following an incident involving two dogs that got on the runway last Sunday evening.
Cooking up a storm to celebrate
Thursday 13 October 2016 | Published in Local
World Food Day will be celebrated tomorrow at the Punanga Nui Market in Avarua with the theme “Climate is changing, so must agriculture.’’
New brand for tourism launched by Puna
Thursday 13 October 2016 | Published in Local
PRIME MINISTER and Minister for Tourism, Henry Puna officially launched a new brand and identity to promote South Pacific tourism globally after it was approved at the 26th Council of Tourism Ministers Meeting in Rarotonga yesterday.
School's pate drums up Bluesky deal
Thursday 13 October 2016 | Published in Local
It was another day of celebration for Apii Avarua as they unveiled the school’s pate/slit drum and the school’s time capsule to mark another day of the centennial event.
Te Uki Ou launches online fundraiser
Thursday 13 October 2016 | Published in Local
APII TE UKI Ou is once again holding a fundraiser where tourists, families and friends living abroad and anyone connected to the school can contribute.
Health staff ride around Raro
Thursday 13 October 2016 | Published in Local
to promote mental healthCOMMUNITY Health Service staff were out in numbers to create awareness on the importance of abiding with the Cook Islands new helmet law.
CI tourism outlines future face of industry
Thursday 13 October 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islands Tourism Corporation has launched a development policy framework that is being eyed as a pathway for sustainable tourism in this country.
New visa permit to fast track workers
Thursday 13 October 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Cook Islands is moving to ease the skills shortage on Rarotonga by allowing New Zealand passport holders to live here for up to six months.
SPC celebrates 70th anniversary
Wednesday 12 October 2016 | Published in Local
THE PACIFIC Community (SPC) is inviting graphic designers and artists - including amateurs, students and professionals - to help the region celebrate by designing a special 70th anniversary logo.
First bilingual literacy quiz in Maori, English
Wednesday 12 October 2016 | Published in Local
THE MINISTRY of Education is hosting its inaugural Literacy Quiz competition this afternoon.
Officials discuss new industry practices
Wednesday 12 October 2016 | Published in Local
HEADS of national tourism offices from 15 Pacific island countries met in Rarotonga yesterday for the yearly board of directors meeting of the South Pacific Tourism Organisation, the region’s peak tourism development and marketing body.
New focus on sustainable tourism
Wednesday 12 October 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
COOK ISLANDS Tourism Corporation is hoping to reap the benefits from South Pacific Tourism Organisation’s latest focus on sustainable tourism in the region.
School's float parade stops town in spectacular fashion
Wednesday 12 October 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
THE MAIN road of Avarua was turned into a stage for a spectacular moving colour-and-sound show as a float parade celebrating Apii Avarua’s 100th birthday took over the asphalt.
New investigation into Bishop
Wednesday 12 October 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
FORMER parliamentarian Teina Bishop is in hot water – again.
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