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Young people prepare for climate conference
Friday 12 August 2016 | Published in Local
Diane MacFadzien (SPREP) and Ruanna Heynes (climate analytic) have been busy imparting their experience and skills in developing country positions and negotiation briefs to young men and women from government and NGO agencies in the Cook Islands.
Crab race stars in Kiwi author's book
Friday 12 August 2016 | Published in Local
AN AUCKLAND author recently launched a children's book during the Cook Islands Languages Week on July 31- August 6 this year.
Small, but poised to make an impact
Friday 12 August 2016 | Published in Local
THE COOK ISLANDS might be a small country but it has the potential to make such a huge difference at international level when it comes to combating climate change.
Questions over future of tourism
Friday 12 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The GROWING number of tourists visiting the Cook Islands has raised questions about the country’s ability to support future growth.
Haka, cake and kaikai mark big day
Thursday 11 August 2016 | Published in Local
The 15 STARS of the Cook Islands flag on a custom-made cake and a riveting haka performance by crew of the visiting HMNZS Wellington, berthed in Honiara for a return visit to the Solomon Islands, set the scene for a small but colourful 51st Constitution celebration led by Cook Islanders working at the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA).
Meeting won't discuss pesticide ban
Thursday 11 August 2016 | Published in Local
A RAROTONGA workshop based on Strengthening the capacity of Pacific Island countries on alternatives to newly listed and candidate pesticides under the Rotterdam and Stockholm Convention in Rarotonga, will not discuss the banning of pesticides or chemicals.
Student visitors bear proud legacy
Thursday 11 August 2016 | Published in Local
Beginning today, 250 pupils, teachers and parents from the oldest kura kaupapa Maori (Maori language medium school) in New Zealand will begin arriving in Rarotonga for a 10-day visit.
Productive day for college students
Thursday 11 August 2016 | Published in Local
IT WAS A productive day for year nine students at yesterday’s Pacific Science for Health Literacy Project (PSHLP) conference, held at the National Auditorium.
Fire enquiry sees classrooms relocated
Thursday 11 August 2016 | Published in Local
FIFTEEN classrooms at Tereora College have been relocated to allow the Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) and police to carry out their investigations into the fire that destroyed two classrooms on Monday.
Global update on tourism
Thursday 11 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
COOK ISLANDS Tourism Corporation is holding its global breakfast update this morning at The Edgewater Resort and Spa in Arorangi.
Art show reopens gallery
Thursday 11 August 2016 | Published in Local
THE ART Studio in Arorangi has re-opened, and owner Kay George is celebrating the event with an exhibition of new works by local artists, opening on Saturday, August 13.
Asbestos in scorched school building
Thursday 11 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
National Environment Service (NES) has confirmed asbestos products are part of the Tereora College building which was destroyed by fire earlier this week.
'They can't make you go' - Thomas
Thursday 11 August 2016 | Published in Local
Public servants cannot be compelled by any law to attend any national event even if it is Constitution Day.
Yacht charges OK, says port manager
Wednesday 10 August 2016 | Published in Local
The DAILY fees the Cook Islands Ports Authority charges yachts to berth at Avaitu are significantly lower than in French Polynesia.
Council discusses climate change
Wednesday 10 August 2016 | Published in Local
Cook Islands National Council of Women and Climate Change and Gender Dimensions
Principal with a message
Wednesday 10 August 2016 | Published in Local
A NEW Zealand principal will share a message on his Te Kura Kaupapa Maori experience and importance of Maori Language next week.
Quick trip to NZ for container snail
Wednesday 10 August 2016 | Published in Local
Biosecurity Service Cook Islands will be sending a specimen to Auckland, New Zealand together with a non-compliance report after finding a snail in a recent shipment of containers to the Cook Islands.
Find these rings, and $20,000 is yours
Wednesday 10 August 2016 | Published in Local
A WEALTHY New Zealand businessman who lost two valuable gold rings while holidaying in Rarotonga is offering a $20,000 cash reward for the return of his jewellery.
Cook Islands part of new safe water project
Wednesday 10 August 2016 | Published in Local
THE COOK ISLANDS is included in a $5 million water project that aims to secure access to safe drinking water for island atolls in the Pacific.
Police make progress in fire case
Wednesday 10 August 2016 | Published in Local
COOK ISLANDS police have collected a number of exhibits from Tereora College compound to help in their fire investigation.
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