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Whales galore means busy time for team
Friday 9 September 2016 | Published in Local
THE WHALE team has been busier than ever in the last couple of weeks! With lots of whales and many guests, there hasn’t been a moment of downtime.
Whale of a result in infra-red trial
Friday 9 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
SCIENTISTS have made an astounding breakthrough in their ability to study whales by using infra-red technology in the waters around Rarotonga.
Encouraging pupils to read
Friday 9 September 2016 | Published in Local
THE LANGUAGE and Culture Division at the Ministry of Education has embarked on a number of literacy activities to encourage students to read more.
USP branch notches up another achievement
Friday 9 September 2016 | Published in Local
THE COOK ISLANDS University of the South Pacific (USP) has notched up another student graduation this year.
Mental health strategy launched
Friday 9 September 2016 | Published in Local
MORE Than 1000 people in the Cook Islands are suffering from some kind of mental disorder.
Top policeman underlines importance of training
Friday 9 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
POLICE Commissioner Maara Tetava farewelled the graduates of a leadership training seminar last week by telling them it would be one of the most important courses they will ever be part of.
History uncovered, and not a spade in sight
Thursday 8 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
A 600-year-old marae has been found on Rarotonga, without one spade full of soil being dug up.
Stage event comes with serious aim
Thursday 8 September 2016 | Published in Local
THE 2016 You Matter Stage Challenge will be no ordinary arts performance but is driven by the aim of promoting the positive message that every life matters.
US diplomat talks conservation
Thursday 8 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
A HIGH-RANKING United States diplomat has been in Rarotonga having meetings with government officials on a variety of issues, including support for ocean conservation and sustainability.
Assault matter taking too long, says lawyer
Thursday 8 September 2016 | Published in Local
THE COOK ISLANDS police prosecution requested the adjournment of an assault case at the Cook Islands High Court on September 1.
PM showcases our Marae Moana project
Thursday 8 September 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
PRIME Minister Henry Puna highlighted the country’s bid to set up a Marine Park in its EEZ at the Pacific Ocean Summit in Hawaii last week.
New jet to boost Sydney link
Thursday 8 September 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
AIR NEW Zealand is set to introduce its Boeing 777-200 on its direct service between Sydney, Australia and Rarotonga.
Bid to cut suicide rate
Thursday 8 September 2016 | Published in Local
By 2021, THE Cook Islands government through the Ministry of Health and key stakeholders hopes to reduce the suicide rate in this country by at least 50 per cent.
Treasures on display at museum
Thursday 8 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
Some extraordinary examples of tivaivai– quilting Cook Islands style, are about to be exhibited at the National Museum (Runanga Pakau).
Cook Islands Miss Earth takes recycling seriously
Wednesday 7 September 2016 | Published in Local
Miss Earth Cook Islands Allanah Herman-Edgar is representing her island nation in the 2016 Miss Earth competition in the Philippines next month.
Donations lend support to Tongareva women
Wednesday 7 September 2016 | Published in Local
THE COOK ISLANDS Breast Cancer Foundation has received another shipment of bras from counterpart organisations in New Zealand, and this time, the women of Tongareva are benefitting from their generosity.
Dance skills on show at auditorium
Tuesday 6 September 2016 | Published in Local
TEREORA College’s much-anticipated Turanga Vaevae dancing concert will be held next week at the National Auditorium.
Maritime patrol wins praise
Tuesday 6 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
The RECENT joint maritime patrol through the waters of Cook Islands, Tonga and Niue has won the praise of the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR).
New toys like Christmas for children
Tuesday 6 September 2016 | Published in Local
The ARRIVAL of new playground equipment and toys for the pre-schoolers was cause for celebration and a shared morning tea at Apii Potiki Te Uki Ou on Friday.
Well-qualified intern works for SMA
Tuesday 6 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
THE LOCAL Seabed Minerals Authority has taken on a new intern who is a Bachelor of Applied Science (Geoscience) graduate from the Queensland University of Technology.
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