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Ministers home this week
Monday 4 July 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
WITH CABINET ministers expected to remain home this week, some major discussions on the current political impasse, which continues to make headlines, are expected from those in control of the country.
Education plan welcomed
Monday 4 July 2016 | Published in Local
ENVIRONMENTALIST Ruth Horton has welcomed Te Ipukarea Society’s waste education project, saying the plan has good intentions and much-needed foresight.
PM to be USP Chancellor
Monday 4 July 2016 | Published in Local
THE 23RD Chancellor of the University of the South Pacific (USP) will be Cook Islands Prime Minister Henry Puna, who has been appointed to serve in the role from July 1, for a term of one year.
Red Cross ready for any emergency
Monday 4 July 2016 | Published in Local
PREPAREDNESS is key to recovery after a disaster, and at the Cook Islands Red Cross Society, disaster relief containers and storage facilities are being carefully stocked and managed to be ready for any emergency.
Bank marks milestone birthday with cake
Monday 4 July 2016 | Published in Local
Balloons, streamers and cupcakes made for an especially festive atmosphere at the Bank of the Cook Islands (BCI) on Thursday as the local bank celebrated 15 years of business in the Cook Islands.
Students showcase musical talents
Monday 4 July 2016 | Published in Local
Over 300 people attended Tereora College annual music concert hosted by the music students at the College’s Princess Anne Hall on Wednesday night.
School pupils get their joints checked
Monday 4 July 2016 | Published in Local
IMANUELA Akatemia School had a visit from a New Zealand chiropractic team who gave pupils a free checkup earlier this week.
Islands struggle to handle NCD surge
Monday 4 July 2016 | Published in Local
HEALTH minister Nandi Glassie has called on his South Pacific counterparts to join him in the battle against childhood obesity and non-communicable diseases (NCDs.)
Sponsorship continues key event
Monday 4 July 2016 | Published in Local
CITC has confirmed its $21,000 sponsorship of Rakei Manava as part of Te Maeva Nui 2016.
House of Ariki hosts welcome event
Monday 4 July 2016 | Published in Local
The HOUSE of Ariki hosted a traditional welcome ceremony for their guests at the Atupare Marae in Arorangi on Wednesday.
Super funds record asset rise
Monday 4 July 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
COOK ISLANDS National Superannuation Fund’s total net assets last year grew by $13 million from member contributions and gains on investments.
Political impasse prevails
Monday 4 July 2016 | Published in Local
THE CURRENT impasse between government and the opposition over who has the right interpretation of the country’s constitution and parliamentary procedures is no closer to reaching a conclusion.
Chiropractic service meets huge demand
Thursday 30 June 2016 | Published in Local
A TOTAL of 2200 people have benefited so far from the free chiropractic service provided by third year students of New Zealand College Chiropractic Programme.
Te Kukupa crew return from mission
Thursday 30 June 2016 | Published in Local
THE COOK ISLANDS police patrol boat Te Kukupa returned yesterday morning from a five-week fishing surveillance operation near Kiribati.
Taxi owner to look at issues
Thursday 30 June 2016 | Published in Local
Rarotonga’s H-K Taxi owner Teuira Ka has assured visitors to the island that he will look into issues concerning taxi fares and general condition of some taxis.
Rotary gives pupils helping hand
Thursday 30 June 2016 | Published in Local
The MINISTRY of Education had a visit on Tuesday from Rarotonga Rotary Club members bearing boxes of dictionaries destined for year nine students throughout the Cook Islands.
From Oz, with love
Thursday 30 June 2016 | Published in Local
FOURTEEN thousand tables and chairs are on their way to Rarotonga thanks to a generous donation from the information technology division at the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) in Australia.
Law students on internship programme
Thursday 30 June 2016 | Published in Local
ELEVEN final year law students from the University of Newcastle in Sydney, Australia are the latest entrants to join the Cook Islands internship programme.
Celebrations will draw large crowd
Thursday 30 June 2016 | Published in Local
AROUND 1500 guests are expected to join traditional leaders of the Cook Islands at the fifth Ui Ariki Day celebrations tomorrow.
Public servants embark on learning programme
Thursday 30 June 2016 | Published in Local
TWENTY-FIVE senior Cook Islands public servants are set to undertake a Graduate Certificate in Public Sector Management programme.
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