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Old photo revives story of courage and bravery
Tuesday 30 August 2016 | Published in Local
A LONG-forgotten photo given to Cook Islands News by Auckland couple John and Tuaine Bailey has revived memories of three Cook Islanders’ remarkable feat in surviving 64 days adrift in a 13-foot boat, after what was to be a straightforward voyage from Manihiki to Rakahanga and back went horribly wrong.
Push-ups help spread word on major issue
Tuesday 30 August 2016 | Published in Local
HOWEVER you feel about social media, there is no denying they are pretty powerful tools when it comes to spreading the message about an event or cause.
Generous assistance for family
Tuesday 30 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
COOK ISLANDS Trading Corporation Limited (CITC) last week handed some cash and other items to the Rima family who lost their house and all their belongings in a fire earlier this month.
Life's journey to locate childhood hero
Tuesday 30 August 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
AN URGENT message is being sent out by a visiting sailor, Veronica Wynne-Hughes, who is desperate to meet any relatives of “the Manihiki Boys.”
Culture thanks Te Maeva Nui sponsors
Monday 29 August 2016 | Published in Local
MINISTRY of Cultural Development held an appreciation dinner for the sponsors of the 2016 Te Maeva Nui festival, on Friday night at The Islander Hotel.
Midwifery training for MoH
Monday 29 August 2016 | Published in Local
A TOTAL of 19 nurses and doctors received their midwifery certificates from the Minister for Health Nandi Glassie at Rarotonga Hospital last week.
TIS helps island schools go greener
Monday 29 August 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The CHILDREN and teachers of Apii Nikao school have just been given a huge responsibility: they have to look after 100 new worms.
Local company awarded freight barge contract
Monday 29 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A LOCAL company has been awarded the contract for the supply and fabrication of a new 22 metre steel freightage barge for Aitutaki.
Retirement plan attracts 100
Monday 29 August 2016 | Published in Local
A TOTAL of 100 retired public servants have taken advantage of the Cook Islands government voluntary retirement policy scheme this year.
Redevelopment plan on target
Monday 29 August 2016 | Published in Local
The PLAN to begin Stage 1 redevelopment of Tereora College before the end of the year will not be hindered by the fire that claimed two classrooms at the school earlier this month.
Healthy fruit a market treat
Monday 29 August 2016 | Published in Local
IF YOU’RE a visitor and you don’t want to miss out on the tasty island fruits and veges on sale at the Punanaga Nui Market it will pay to get there as quick as you can.
Whale season off to great start
Monday 29 August 2016 | Published in Local
THE WHALE team got off to an exciting start this season.
Crazy hair day a hit with pupils
Monday 29 August 2016 | Published in Local
IT WAS a crazy hair day at Apii Te Uki Ou yesterday with ‘wild, wacky and weird’ hairdo’s all around the school.
Miss CI agent of change
Monday 29 August 2016 | Published in Local
I AM very fortunate to have had the opportunity to represent our small society at the 5th Model IFRC General Assembly (MIGA) in Seoul, South Korea early this month.
Kingfisher project brings TIS team to Mangaia
Monday 29 August 2016 | Published in Local
ON AUGUST 17, Te Ipukarea Society staff Liam Kokaua, Alanna Smith and Mere McDonald and local biodiversity expert Jason Tuara travelled to Mangaia to conduct final presentations regarding the Jensen Mangaia Kingfisher Project.
Plastic not so fantastic on Rarotonga
Monday 29 August 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
ALMOST all of us use them, mainly for drinks, but plastic bottles are a major environmental headache for Rarotonga.
Traditional art is passed down
Monday 29 August 2016 | Published in Local
IN ‘AKA’ŌU: Tātatau in the Cook Islands Croc Coulter teaches his new apprentice the traditional Polynesian art of tātatau.
Film focuses on art of tatatau
Monday 29 August 2016 | Published in Local
FILM-MAKER Robert George has produced a short film on the work Rarotonga tattooist Croc Coulter and his artist wife Ani O’Neil are doing on Rarotonga
Fitness fanatics go to the ZUU
Monday 29 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
WHILE MANY people on Rarotonga are enjoying an early Saturday morning sleep, a few early risers are involved in some hard grind, trying their best to get their bodies into the best possible shape.
Call for MOH staff to show they care
Monday 29 August 2016 | Published in Local
A MOTHER and son are calling on the Ministry of Health to work on their customer service skills when dealing with emergency accidents.
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