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Airline underwrite reaps benefit
Thursday 1 September 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A REVIEW on the underwrite air services programme run by the Cook Islands government with Air New Zealand has revealed positive benefits to the country.
Fire guts office at Te Vara Nui
Thursday 1 September 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
AN EARLY morning blaze gutted an office at Te Vara Nui Village yesterday and led to delays for motorists driving through Muri.
New procurement portal
Wednesday 31 August 2016 | Published in Local
The COOK Islands government is working with ADB to develop a new E-Government Procurement portal for the Cook Islands.
Get rid of old wrecks and save money
Wednesday 31 August 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Local
IF YOU have an old vehicle you have been meaning to dispose of but haven’t done so yet, then Jessie Sword of General Transport suggests you move quickly.
Working together on poison issue
Wednesday 31 August 2016 | Published in Local
ESTHER Honey Foundation and the Ministry of Agriculture are working together to tackle the problem of dogs and other animals being poisoned by agricultural sprays.
Bluesky Pacific goes to Fiji
Wednesday 31 August 2016 | Published in Local
BLUESKY’S parent company Amper SA has accepted a binding offer to sell its South Pacific holdings to Fijian group, Amalgamated Telecom Holdings (ATH).
'Moonboots' still available
Wednesday 31 August 2016 | Published in Local
THE MINISTRY of Health says that contrary to what a local Facebook user says, there is no shortage of “moonboots” at Rarotonga Hospital.
Culture properties vandalised
Wednesday 31 August 2016 | Published in Local
THE MINISTRY of Cultural Development is calling on parents to monitor their children’s whereabouts during weekends.
Asbestos still risk at Tereora
Wednesday 31 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
THE BUILDINGS surrounding the burned-out Tereora College classroom blocks which have been off-limits to the general public due to fears of asbestos particles floating in the air have now been cleared.
IYF visitors teach and preach on 'mindset'
Tuesday 30 August 2016 | Published in Local
A TEAM from worldwide organisation International Youth Fellowship (IYF), is on Rarotonga preaching and teaching about the mind and the heart through the word of God.
Dinner with the badminton stars
Tuesday 30 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
COOK ISLANDS Badminton Association held a successful fundraising dinner in aid of Nukuture College and Apii Avarua badminton teams to the AIMS Games in New Zealand.
International co-workers bring lots of luck
Tuesday 30 August 2016 | Published in Local
THE WHALE team has had a very exciting last few
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.
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