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Donated books big boost for Avarua
Saturday 13 August 2016 | Published in Local
There was plenty of early morning energy at Avarua School yesterday as students sang songs in their appreciation of books donated to the school by John and Tuaine Bailey
Gallery ends busy year with group show
Saturday 13 August 2016 | Published in Local
BERGMAN Gallery is presenting a new group show called Divergence, opening on Monday August 15 at 6pm.
New teacher welcomed at Te Uki Ou...
Saturday 13 August 2016 | Published in Local
APII TE Uki Ou students have welcomed their new primary school teacher Chanel Prasad, a Fiji-Indian who arrived from New Zealand earlier this month.
Boosting negotiation skills
Saturday 13 August 2016 | Published in Local
A NATIONAL negotiations workshop on climate change held at the National Council of Women’s building in Takuvaine this week aimed to help shape participants into great negotiators when it comes to international climate change negotiations and meetings.
Enjoy great movie and help a good cause
Saturday 13 August 2016 | Published in Local
THERE WILL be an opportunity to be among the first in the Cook Islands to see the much acclaimed, and just-released New Zealand movie Poi E – the Story of Our Song, and support a good cause next week.
Weavers get busy
Saturday 13 August 2016 | Published in Local
The LOCAL Star Weave Challenge has been gaining traction in the Cook Islands with private businesses and Government departments alike taking up the challenge to weave a pledged number of stars by White Ribbon Day on November 25.
No joy in the valley for hopeful George
Saturday 13 August 2016 | Published in Local
Former politician and lawyer Norman George has missed out on nomination as the Democratic Party candidate for the Takuvaine Tutakimoa electorate.
Aunty Toko serves tasty treats
Saturday 13 August 2016 | Published in Local
IF YOU’RE looking for something tasty for lunch today, head down to Aunty Toko’s food stall for what must be among the best barbecues, mitiores and ika matas at the Punanga Nui Market.
Help on paraquat ban lacking
Saturday 13 August 2016 | Published in Local
PARTICIPANTS at a regional meeting in Rarotonga this week were keen to get information on how to ban the use of harmful paraquat herbicide in Pacific Island countries.
Visitors like our friendly ways
Saturday 13 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
THE FRIENDLY nature of the Cook Islanders is one of the most appealing aspects that entice the visitors in the country.
Well-travelled launch on way to NZ
Friday 12 August 2016 | Published in Local
Avatiu Wharf was host to a beautiful boat this week, when Julie and Andy Nemier called in on their launch Infinity.
Tourism focuses on market research
Friday 12 August 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Tourism stakeholders in the country gathered at The Edgewater Resort and Spa conference room yesterday to get a global update on the industry.
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.
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