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Rarotonga loses great performer and singer
Wednesday 5 October 2016 | Published in Local
THE FIRST Cook Islander to have grown and reached the top levels of music Henry Anthony Williams, better known as Tony Williams, has passed away.
New laws won't suit Raro way:Dorrell
Wednesday 5 October 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Businessman Don Dorrell says the new helmet law will impinge on the Rarotongan way of life.
Speed the issue, not helmets
Wednesday 5 October 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
THE NEW motorcycle helmet laws will not work because they are addressing the wrong problem, says Motor Centre managing director, Don Dorrell.
Starving pig appals young tourist and animal welfare officers
Wednesday 5 October 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
A YOUNG tourist is horrified at the callousness of the owner of a neglected pig on a piece of land on Rarotonga.
Raise fines for cruelty to $200, says SPCA
Wednesday 5 October 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The SPCA wants the government to get tough on animal cruelty and raise the maximum fine available to $200 and consider jail time for extreme cases.
Short story competition on again
Tuesday 4 October 2016 | Published in Local
THE ONLY specific short story competition specifically aimed at Pacific writers is underway again for 2016.
High tea launches Pink October in style
Tuesday 4 October 2016 | Published in Local
THIS YEAR’S PINK October, the universal month for breast cancer awareness, got off to a busy start on Rarotonga over the weekend.
Seminar addresses taxing issue
Tuesday 4 October 2016 | Published in Local
Ministry of Finance and Economic Management’s, Tax Advisory Service believes some Pa Enua (outer islands) residents are not compiling with tax legislation because they do not understand it.
Junior Spring Ball a great night out for the children
Tuesday 4 October 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
ROTARACT Rarotonga is organising its annual Superhero Junior Spring Ball this Saturday at Aotearoa Centre (near the National Auditorium) in Tupapa.
WW1 soldier made ultimate sacrifice
Tuesday 4 October 2016 | Published in Local
A MEMORIAL service for the late Corporal Apu Tepuretu last week brought together families in Rarotonga reminding them of their ancestor’s sacrifice and brave actions during World War One.
Gases pose danger
Tuesday 4 October 2016 | Published in Local
Burning plastic and rubber materials is extremely dangerous to human health.
Fires ignore health hazards
Tuesday 4 October 2016 | Published in Local
Many Rarotonga residents seem to be unaware that it is against the law to burn plastic rubbish and rubber tyres.
Artist brightens Fiji location
Monday 3 October 2016 | Published in Local
One OF our local artists has left his mark on the Fiji Islands.
Fitness fanatics rewarded
Monday 3 October 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A GROUP of fitness fanatics dominated by enthusiastic females graduated from two separate boot camps over the weekend.
Milestone for Girl Guides in Nepal
Monday 3 October 2016 | Published in Local
The COOK Islands Girl Guides Association has achieved a milestone after being given the opportunity to have voting rights at the 12th Asia Pacific Regional Conference in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Musician sends his love
Monday 3 October 2016 | Published in Local
A FIJIAN musician who performed at Rehab nightclub in Avarua recently has sent out his love and best wishes for the people of the Cook Islands.
Glassie off to Philippines
Monday 3 October 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
HEALTH minister Nandi Glassie is in Philippines on an official trip this week.
Foreign fishermen get message
Monday 3 October 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
REGULAR patrols and boarding operations by the crew of the police patrol boat Te Kukupa are being noted by foreign fishermen in Cook Islands waters.
Police remember fallen officers
Monday 3 October 2016 | Published in Local
The COOK Islands Police Service commemorated Police Remembrance Day in an early morning mass at the Avarua Catholic Cathedral on Thursday last week.
Sewerage deadline confusion
Monday 3 October 2016 | Published in Local
The PUBLIC Health division appears have bungled a deadline given to all commercial properties on the Muri foreshore to have their sewerage systems compliant by this month.
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