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Anyone seen Amelie's bike?
Tuesday 14 June 2016 | Published in Local
German visitor Amelie Laute is pleading for help from members of the public after her bicycle was stolen from the Whale and Wildlife centre last Tuesday.
Education key to conserving forests
Tuesday 14 June 2016 | Published in Local
TEACHING people the importance of conserving forests will help protect endangered animals endemic to Cook Islands from the threat of extinction, says Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) project officer Liam Kokaua.
Film-maker was man of many talents
Tuesday 14 June 2016 | Published in Local
Documentary director/producer/artist Eruera (Ted) Te Whiti Nia who passed away on Thursday of last week, lived on his ancestral land in Taputapuatea, Avarua, Raro-tonga.
Cook Islands join International Yoga Day
Tuesday 14 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
To mark International Yoga Day, Rarotonga-based yogi Maya Carroll is organising a free yoga session at Muri Beach Club Hotel this Saturday at 3pm.
Ministry supervises second transhipment
Tuesday 14 June 2016 | Published in Local
The MINISTRY of Marine Resources (MMR) has authorised a second transhipment in port at Pukapuka four Huanan Fishery (Cook Islands) Ltd longline fishing vessels.
Thanksgiving for CINAT team
Monday 13 June 2016 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands National Arts Theatre (CINAT) team members who represented the country at the 12th Pacific Festival of Arts in Guam were treated for a thanksgiving dinner by the government of the Cook Islands last Friday at the National Auditorium Centre.
Aid to top $60 million for the year
Monday 13 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The GOVERNMENT has secured over $60.6 million in Overseas Development Assistance (ODA) for the financial year 2016/17.
Society has lost one of famous sons
Monday 13 June 2016 | Published in Local
The COOK Islands Aotearoa Society lost one of its staunchest supporters and most famous sons when Rio Rangatira Eruera Te Whiti Orongomai (Ted) Nia – died suddenly in the early hours of Thursday morning.
Islands expect 26 cruise ship visits this year
Monday 13 June 2016 | Published in Local
RAROTONGA and Aitutaki are expected to receive visits from 26 cruise ships this year – and Cook Islands Ports Authority harbour master Saungaki Rasmussen is hoping a higher proportion than last year will be able to actually disembark passengers.
Investments will improve lives of Pa Enua residents
Monday 13 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The COOK Islands government had promised some new investments to improve the lives of Cook Islanders on the outer islands.
'Youth mixer' brings young people together
Saturday 11 June 2016 | Published in Local
THE COOK ISLANDS National Youth Council (CINYC) held their first event for the year on June 4.
New badges show students' love for books
Saturday 11 June 2016 | Published in Local
ELEVEN Apii Te Uki Ou students were honoured to receive their librarian badges last week after voluntarily dedicating their services to the school library.
Breakfast hints at palatable budget
Saturday 11 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
THE projected budget for 2016-17 financial year may be well received by the business community on Rarotonga.
Police policy clear on drink-driving
Saturday 11 June 2016 | Published in Local
COOK ISLANDS Police Commissioner Maara Tetava has moved to clarify police treatment of motorists found driving under the influence of alcohol.
Agreement good news for e-waste disposal
Saturday 11 June 2016 | Published in Local
TU’ANGA Taporoporo, the National Environment Service (NES), Recycling Cook Islands and the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) have signed a letter of agreement for the recycling and disposal of e-waste from domestic households on Rarotonga.
Partnership approach to saving birds
Saturday 11 June 2016 | Published in Local
AS A part of Environment Week, Te Ipukarea explains a little about an organisation which does much to benefit our environment, not only in the Cook Islands, but throughout the world.
Blessing of seat marks important day for tribe
Saturday 11 June 2016 | Published in Local
A LARGE number of members of the Ngati Karika tribe of the Te-Au-O-Tonga Vaka turned out to witness the blessing of the tribe’s traditional seat (Atamira) at Atupa yesterday.
Time to get out the winter woollies
Saturday 11 June 2016 | Published in Local
IT’S TIME for Rarotonga residents to pull out their warm clothing, says Cook Islands Meteorological Service director Arona Ngari.
Budget 'good news,' says Brown
Saturday 11 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
MINISTER of Finance Mark Brown called the 2016-17 budget “the good news budget” in his speech at Parliament yesterday.
Up to all to save planet
Friday 10 June 2016 | Published in Local
MAKING any conservation initiative effective will require the participation and cooperation of the entire Cook Islands community.
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