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Donation helps patients back on their feet
Wednesday 6 July 2016 | Published in Local
Fity PAIRS of crutches were donated to the Ministry of Health at the Rarotonga Hospital yesterday, alleviating a long-time problem for the hospital
Livestock farming still a challenge
Wednesday 6 July 2016 | Published in Local
THE COOK ISLANDS has yet to be able to make any significant reductions in the amount of meat imported into the country, despite past attempts to establish a consistent local supply of pork and goat meat.
Operation Reitaki makes history
Wednesday 6 July 2016 | Published in Local
The COOK Islands and the Republic of Kiribati made history during Operation Reitaki 2016, the first maritime surveillance operation between the two nations, last month.
Working to protect a little paradise
Wednesday 6 July 2016 | Published in Local
Research conducted by Te Ipukarea Society has found that many visitors are aware of the impacts of tourism on the environment, and are actually looking for opportunities to help offset these impacts. This has led to the development of the Mana Tiaki Protect a Little Paradise programme.
Archive project still at concept stage
Wednesday 6 July 2016 | Published in Local
awaiting final design and construction details and confirmation of a funding source.
Bishop's business links detailed
Wednesday 6 July 2016 | Published in Local
DETAILS of former Minister of Marine Resources, Teina Bishop and his “close relationship” with a Chinese fishing vessel executive, who allegedly sought favours, were presented before Judge Justice Colin Doherty and members of the jury at the Cook Islands High Court yesterday.
Local diver down there with the best
Wednesday 6 July 2016 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands were represented at a Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) director training course held in the Dominican Republic late last month.
Beautfy from above
Tuesday 5 July 2016 | Published in Local
This picture of a Pearl Farm in Manihiki Atoll taken by New Zealand photographer Richard Sidey was shortlisted for the top prize in the Atkins CIWEM EnvironmentalPhotographer of the Year 2016 competition.
House of Ariki photos a hit with readers
Tuesday 5 July 2016 | Published in Local
Monday’s centrespread featuring photos of the special 50th Anniversary Ariki Day celebrations attracted plenty of interest from readers, with Solomone Rabulu’s front page photo on Saturday, also generating favourable comments.
Church to host weekend conference
Tuesday 5 July 2016 | Published in Local
CELEBRATION on the Rock Church is hosting its first “Supernatural Now” conference, scheduled to begin this Friday evening.
Bluesky Group in sale negotiations
Tuesday 5 July 2016 | Published in Local
BLUESKY parent company Amper SA plans to sell its South Pacific holdings, including Bluesky Cook Islands, to a Fijian company.
iPhone winner left speechless
Tuesday 5 July 2016 | Published in Local
MARTIN Stetka could not contain his excitement yesterday after he heard he had won a brand-new IPhone 6S in a Bluesky Cook Islands promotion.
Gifts from Australia help two local schools
Tuesday 5 July 2016 | Published in Local
AUSTRALIA’S Arorangi Puaikura New South Wales community has donated more than $10,400 worth of educational equipment to Apii Arorangi and Rutaki primary schools.
Three callouts keep firemen busy
Tuesday 5 July 2016 | Published in Local
The RAROTONGA Fire Service was called to three blazes over the weekend, prompting chief fire officer Willy Hagai to warn members of the public to take special care when lighting fires.
QR's kaikai raises issues
Tuesday 5 July 2016 | Published in Local
The NEW Zealand Governor General Sir Jerry Mateparaie is today expected to sit down and tuck into a big Cook Islands kaikai – courtesy of Queen’s Representative Tom Marsters and the people of this country.
Bishop case draws plenty of interest...
Tuesday 5 July 2016 | Published in Local
The COOK Islands High Court was crowded with prominent figures as the much-anticipated Teinakore Bishop case began trial yesterday.
Regional leaders discuss COP21
Monday 4 July 2016 | Published in Local
POLYNESIAN leaders gathered at Pape’ete, Tahiti last week to discuss more about the outcome of the important COP 21 climate change meeting that took place at Elysée Palace, Paris, in France last November.
Ariki Day marks 50th anniversary
Monday 4 July 2016 | Published in Local
The 50th CELEBRATION of the Ui Ariki Day was commemorated at the National Auditorium last Friday as the whole nation came together to observe the importance of the role of the House of Ariki.
Lyon loses appeal on drug convictions
Monday 4 July 2016 | Published in Local
A FORMER prominent Auckland businessman turned drug addict, who lived on Rarotonga with his family in the early 2000s, has failed in a bid to overturn his convictions for a number of serious sex and drugs offence.
Special Ariki Day full of emotion
Monday 4 July 2016 | Published in Local
It WAS an emotional moment for the traditional leaders, the Ui Ariki of the Cook Islands, as they were welcomed with love at the Ui Ariki Day celebration at the National Auditorium on Friday.
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