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Phillipines embassy starts island visit today
Friday 7 October 2016 | Published in Local
THE COOK ISLANDS Filipino community is commending the Philippines Embassy in Wellington and the Cook Islands Government for allowing the embassy’s Mobile Consular Services team to visit Rarotonga.
Fuel tanker no risk, says Tou
Friday 7 October 2016 | Published in Local
THERE WAS nothing to worry about when the giant fuel tanker Mekongtrans 01 docked in Avatiu on Wednesday, says general manager of the Ports Authority, Nooroa Tou.
Women hear voice of experience
Thursday 6 October 2016 | Published in Local
She was dressed in the red and black colours of the province of Canterbury where she was born, but Caren Rangi’s presentation to the 70 women (and New Zealand High Commissioner Nick Hurley) at the Cook Islands Business and Professional Women’s Association on Tuesday night was anything but one-eyed.
Sponsors make birthday better
Thursday 6 October 2016 | Published in Local
Banners have gone up and promotional centennial t-shirts are now on sale at Moana Gems for the centennial celebrations beginning tomorrow at Apii Avarua.
Meeting aims to boost future of vanilla farming
Thursday 6 October 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
THE BUSINESS Trade Investment Board (BTIB) will hold a vanilla farming meeting tomorrow to discuss revised loan criteria and application processes with interested growers.
Time to bid farewell to our humpback guests
Thursday 6 October 2016 | Published in Local
WHALE biologist Nan Hauser and her team of researchers are saying goodbye to the humpbacks this Sunday with a special evening party.
College attendance OK despite new helmet law
Thursday 6 October 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
THE NEW motorcycle helmet laws seem to have had little effect upon attendance at Tereora College, says principal Tania Morgan.
All set for major tourism meeting
Thursday 6 October 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
OVERSEAS delegates to the South Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) Council of Ministers of Tourism meeting will begin arriving in Rarotonga today.
Tanker's close call at Avatiu
Thursday 6 October 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
A MARITIME expert has branded yesterday’s docking of a large petrol tanker “dangerous” and “unbelievable”.
Cook Islands makes mark at top Sydney fashion show
Thursday 6 October 2016 | Published in Local
TWO COOK ISLANDS businesses will make their mark at the Pacific Runway Fashion show in Sydney, Australia on October 21
Super fund to meet with its members
Wednesday 5 October 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
THE COOK ISLANDS National Superannuation Fund is set to host its third members’ general meeting on October 18 at Sinai Hall. The meeting, which will start at 4.30pm, will update its members on the fund’s progress.
Mani's new role selling our islands
Wednesday 5 October 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
COOK ISLANDS Tourism Corporation has appointed Christian Mani as its marketing manager for the North America branch.
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.
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