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New treatments meet with success
Sunday 31 July 2016 | Published in Local
UNTIL recently, the most common treatment for hepatitis C was a sometimes unpleasant combination of weekly injections of pegylated interferon and twice-daily tablets of ribavirin.
'Silent killer' infects millions
Sunday 31 July 2016 | Published in Local
THE OBSERVANCE of World Hepatitis Day around the world on Thursday this week put a spotlight on the fact that around 400 million people around the world are infected with hepatitis B and C.
'Fab Four' giving back to others
Sunday 31 July 2016 | Published in Local
WHAT do a mechanical engineer trained in India, a yacht mast and rigging manufacturer, a woman who’s successfully marketed products to the middle east, and a man who’s successfully run companies in New Zealand and Australia over the last 35 years, have in common.
Children kept fully occupied
Sunday 31 July 2016 | Published in Local
THE FIRST week of school holidays have had a great start, especially for the children at Royal Kids Cook Islands.
Reconnecting on Rarotonga
Sunday 31 July 2016 | Published in Local
The MAORI of the Cook Islands and Aotearoa New Zealand have long acknowledged their ancestral connection with Aotearoa Maori, recognising Cook Islanders as their tuakana or elder sibling.
Cook Islands seen as a great example
Sunday 31 July 2016 | Published in Local
PAPUA New Guineans can learn a lot from the Cook Islands, according to a Papua New Guinea website
CIP actions 'shocking' says Brown
Saturday 30 July 2016 | Published in Local
OPPOSITION coalition parliamentary leader Rose Toki Brown says she is shocked by the actions of the CIP government who continue to employ people when they know that there are already more than 2,000 people on the government payroll.
What self-government really means
Friday 29 July 2016 | Published in Local
Te Maeva Nui celebrations begin on Rarotonga today with the annual float parade through town, followed by a week of cultural performances, market days, trade shows and more.
Theme honours traditional leaders
Friday 29 July 2016 | Published in Local
TUROU and kia orana tatou katoatoa.
Our culture at its very best
Friday 29 July 2016 | Published in Local
KIA ORANA, Turou Turou, Kua teniteni te Matakeinanga, Koakoa te Matakeinanga, E Korana kua tau ki te paepae Ariki.
Historic achievement 'a community effort'
Friday 29 July 2016 | Published in Local
Her LOVE for community work has taken Ngatuaine Hosking to heights she never dreamed she would achieve.
Market activity gears up for annual festival
Friday 29 July 2016 | Published in Local
As THE one week 2016 Te Maeva Nui celebrations get into gear, the famous Punanga Nui market will be the centre of attention over the next two weekends.
Purse seining report closer
Friday 29 July 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
THE PURSE seining select committee has finished its discussions on the issues raised by protestors and is waiting to verify a draft report before submitting it to Parliament.
Student art in museum show
Friday 29 July 2016 | Published in Local
THE WW1 Sound Shells for the Kuki Airani Soldiers exhibition opened at the National Museum last night, and will be open to public viewing until August 31.
Rakei Manava show launches week of fun and celebration
Thursday 28 July 2016 | Published in Local
Rakei Manava wearable arts show is once again taking place at the National Auditorium on July 30, signalling the beginning of a colourful and spectacular week of festivities
Homeward-bound after 19 years
Thursday 28 July 2016 | Published in Local
Passing Avatiu Wharf on Monday, I noticed six or so beautiful and expensive-looking yachts, anchored side by side.
Island visitors show off their cultural talents
Thursday 28 July 2016 | Published in Local
A GROUP of 30 people from the Marquesas Islands is visiting Rarotonga for two weeks.
Elite paddler given a boost
Thursday 28 July 2016 | Published in Local
ELITE LEVEL paddler Andre Tutaka-George is the new brand ambassador for the Bank of the South Pacific (BSP) Cook Islands.
Festival prompts drone warning
Thursday 28 July 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
THE COOK ISLANDS Airport Authority has sent a stern warning to people planning to operate unmanned aerial vehicles, commonly known as drones, during the annual Constitution celebrations which start tomorrow.
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