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Fijians celebrate national day in style
Wednesday 19 October 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A LARGE number of members of the Cook Islands Fijian community in Rarotonga celebrated Fiji Day at St Joseph’s School ground over the weekend.
Big dance number wins gold for Miss CI
Wednesday 19 October 2016 | Published in Local
MISS EARTH Cook Islands Allanah Herman-Edgar has wowed the Miss Earth pageant and won gold in the Talent section.
Forum's focus on minimising disaster risk
Wednesday 19 October 2016 | Published in Local
THE CI Meteorological Service’s Nathan Tisam is currently attending the second Pacific Islands Climate Outlook Forum (PICOF) that officially opened on Monday.
Overflowing septic tanks feeding algae
Wednesday 19 October 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
THE NUTRIENTS feeding the algae in Muri Lagoon have not been reduced and that is why the weed is returning, says Te Ipukarea Society’s Kelvin Passfield.
Tourism eager to support local events
Wednesday 19 October 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
IN A bid to boost local economy in low season, the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation has started an initiative “Kia Orana Festival of Summer Events in Paradise.’’
A green invader silently expands
Wednesday 19 October 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
AN AFTERNOON snorkelling and kayaking around the lagoon near Muri Beach was not as pleasant as the last time we tried it.
Final judging for Vaka Pride nears deadline
Tuesday 18 October 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The NEWLY-FORMATTED Vaka Pride competition is set for its final judging on Friday this week.
Boost for fishing revenue
Tuesday 18 October 2016 | Published in Local
Purse seining revenue has accounted for most of the fisheries revenue collected by the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) since 2014.
Girl Guides mark their 88th birthday
Tuesday 18 October 2016 | Published in Local
GIRL Guides Association Cook Islands (GGACI) celebrated their 88 years of guiding in the Cook Islands over the weekend.
Plenty of interest in athletics event
Tuesday 18 October 2016 | Published in Local
AFTER two tense weeks of sitting exams, Tereora College students were finally able to release the pressure at their athletics competition last Thursday.
Call to respect ban on fishing in reserve
Tuesday 18 October 2016 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Environment, Local, National
Matatapu Ru Samuel, the speaker for the Kau Mono o Manava Nui Mataiapo, has called on the people of Rarotonga to not disturb the ra’ui area at the Rarotongan Beach Resort and Spa.
Cyclone outlook 'zero to one'
Tuesday 18 October 2016 | Published in Local
The COOK Islands is predicted to weather just one cyclone during the 2016/2017 tropical cyclone season, from November 1, 2016 to April 30, 2017.
PM signs EU fishing deal
Tuesday 18 October 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Local environmental group Te Ipukare
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.
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