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Pukapuka fashion on show in NZ
Monday 10 October 2016 | Published in Local
The NEW Zealand Pukapukan community has organised an event for Cook Islanders to be a part of.
Old friends reunite to celebrate 100 years of Apii Avarua
Monday 10 October 2016 | Published in Local
THE APII Avaru Centennial reunion night at the Te Atukura grounds in Avarua last week started off with former students greeting each other after many years of either living abroad, or in the outer islands.
Avatiu locals delighted by opening of water station
Monday 10 October 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The AVATIU community now has its own fresh water station.
Kiwis fund new equipment
Monday 10 October 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
CHILDREN are the big winners of a joint playground project funded by the New Zealand High Commission.
Labaibure sentencing in November
Monday 10 October 2016 | Published in Local
A MAN who has had his court case being adjourned for a year now will finally have his sentencing next month. Seremaia Labaibure appeared before Senior Justice of Peace John Kenning at the Cook Islands High Court to receive feedback from the Crown Law Office.
Tourism to launch a major new policy
Monday 10 October 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
In A bid to boost the industry in the country, Cook Islands Tourism Corporation is set to launch its sustainable development policy this week.
Survey checks status of rare bird
Monday 10 October 2016 | Published in Local
FROM SEPTEMBER 26-30, Te Ipukarea Society project officer Liam Kokaua joined the scientific team conducting the first-ever survey of the Kura (Rimatara Lorikeet) on Atiu, since the introduction of 27 birds from Rimatara to Atiu in 2007.
Centenary brings back memories for former Apii Avarua student
Monday 10 October 2016 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Features, Local, Memory Lane, Weekend
This week, Apii Avarua celebrates 100 years of providing education. In this feature, Tuaine Bailey (nee Strickland), daughter of Mana and Mauariki Strickland recalls her return to Rarotonga from Pukapuka and enrolling at Avarua School in 1949 at the age of seven.
Athletes do well despite hot weather
Monday 10 October 2016 | Published in Local
A SCORCHING hot day was proved no setback for the Cook Islands’ young up-and-coming athletes this week.
Bad roads anger Raro residents
Monday 10 October 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
IRATE READERS have contacted CI News protesting about the condition of the roads around Rarotonga.
Video will provide real whale of a time
Monday 10 October 2016 | Published in Local
COOK ISLANDS tourism opened a seminar on Thursday night for local tour operators and animal experts. The seminar featured an information session by local whale biologist, Nan Hauser on whale watching best practice and a synopsis of the current whale season and concluded with a talk by Laura Wells on marine plastic pollution: issues and solutions.
Damaged classrooms to go
Monday 10 October 2016 | Published in Local
THE TEREORA College classrooms that were burnt down in early August are currently undergoing demolition
Workshop lifts statistics skills
Monday 10 October 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A GROUP of government officials took part in the five-day workshop this week at Sinai Hall,
Shark cull talk 'worrying,' says Lyon
Monday 10 October 2016 | Published in Local
CHAMBER of Commerce president Stephen Lyon says talk last week of a shark cull around the northern island of Penrhyn is “worrying.”
Vaka Pride contest enters round four
Monday 10 October 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
THE NEW round of the Vaka Pride competition, a Cook Islands Tourism initiative to encourage communities to be better stewards of the land, will have its final judging on October 21.
Dubious history goes back a long way
Monday 10 October 2016 | Published in Local
The LUEN Thai fishing company’s dubious history did not start with the Teina Bishop corruption case.
Police testing centre shifts to new location
Monday 10 October 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The POLICE have a temporary new motorbike-skills testing centre near Tereora College.
Grey Power retains officers for the year
Friday 7 October 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Pensioner activist group Grey Power retained its executives for another year at the organisation’s annual general meeting on Wednesday.
Speech contest scheduled for college
Friday 7 October 2016 | Published in Local
NUKUTERE College’s annual English speech competition will be held on October 13 at the college hall.
Students help out on college refurbishment
Friday 7 October 2016 | Published in Local
THE REFURBISHMENT and relocation plan for Tereora College is well underway.
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