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School's big moment draws closer
Saturday 1 October 2016 | Published in Local
The MOMENT former students of Apii Avarua, teachers and present pupils have been waiting for is getting closer.
ADB team visit excites ministry
Saturday 1 October 2016 | Published in Local
Recent visits to the Cook Islands by consultants from the ADB's Asia Pacific Project Preparation Facility have left stakeholders enthusiastic about the prospects the facility offers.
Cook Islands at breadfruit meeting
Saturday 1 October 2016 | Published in Local
A REPRESENTATIVE from the Cook Islands attended a Pacific Breadfruit Roundtable meeting that was recently held in Nukualofa, Tonga earlier this month (September).
Rarotonga fuel prices lower due to changes
Saturday 1 October 2016 | Published in Local
THE COOK ISLANDS Price Tribunal’s review of the effectiveness of fuel pricing arrangements introduced on Rarotonga last year confirms the changes have reduced prices to consumers.
Bluesky appoints interim CEO
Saturday 1 October 2016 | Published in Local
TOLEAFOA Douglas Creevey has been appointed interim chief executive of Bluesky Pacific as troubled parent company Amper SA finalises the sale of the company to Amalgamated Telecom Holdings (ATH).
Chiefs ask Greenpeace for help
Saturday 1 October 2016 | Published in Local
ENVIRONMENTAL giant Greenpeace has been formally petitioned by Rarotonga’s traditional leaders to help try to stop the government entering into a purse-seining agreement with the European Union.
Sisters on a mission to find their grandad
Saturday 1 October 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
SISTERS HAZEL and Chrystal Steventon are looking for their biological grandad.
Children learn about shipping
Saturday 1 October 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
THE AIM for initiating the open port day on Thursday was to increase awareness of our maritime sector, according to the Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Tepaeru Herrmann.
Five dogs die after paraquat poisoning
Saturday 1 October 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
FIVE DOGS poisoned by paraquat have had to be euthanased over the past fortnight by the vets at the Esther Honey Foundation.
Wind ship work earns USP team an award
Saturday 1 October 2016 | Published in Local
THE UNIVERSITY of the South Pacific (USP) has scooped a major international shipping industry award, at the Shipbuilding, Machinery & Marine Technology Conference in Hamburg, Germany.
Title a real blessing for Taoro
Saturday 1 October 2016 | Published in Local
IT WAS a time of honour and blessing for Joseph Taoro, 60, at the investiture ceremony for the Tui Mataiapo title on Wednesday.
Whale team hits a record
Friday 30 September 2016 | Published in Local
The WHALE team has reached a new whale research record.
Everything depends on shipping
Friday 30 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Shipping is the lifeblood of the Cook Islands economy from Penrhyn in the north and Mangaia in the south.
Special day celebrates contribution of elderly
Friday 30 September 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Are PA Metua Charitable Trust yesterday marked the International Day for Our Pa Metua – Rauti Para Day at their centre in Panama.
Business Trust appoints new head
Friday 30 September 2016 | Published in Local
The AUCKLAND, New Zealand-based Pacific Business Trust (PBT) has appointed Kim Tuaine as its chief executive.
Cook Islands to host major events
Friday 30 September 2016 | Published in Local
The COOK Islands will host two major events in the remaining months of this year.
Priscilla's long journey of love
Friday 30 September 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Eighty-year-old Priscilla Pousset has completed a long journey from the US to Rarotonga to fulfill the dream of her late husband.
Guests travel from afar for birthday bash
Thursday 29 September 2016 | Published in Local
Guests came from near and far to attend island personality Dave Reuther’s milestone birthday last Sunday – and that’s no exaggeration.
Shark plan ignores conservation ideals
Thursday 29 September 2016 | Published in Local
ALTHOUGH the Cook Islands declared its EEZ a shark sanctuary in 2012 and legislated this position, those conservation measures appear to have been disregarded in favour of a shark culling programme in Pukapuka and now Penrhyn.
Student visit to bring future benefits
Thursday 29 September 2016 | Published in Local
FOUR STUDENTS from the University of Queensland Business School (UQBS) are building on the success of previous student study trips to Rarotonga by undertaking projects that will bring future benefits to the island.
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