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Plain packaging cuts smoking
Tuesday 31 May 2016 | Published in Local
On May 31 each year, the World Health Organisation (WHO) and partners mark World No Tobacco Day, highlighting the health risks associated with tobacco use and promoting effective ways of reducing tobacco consumption.
Yacht numbers looking good so far
Tuesday 31 May 2016 | Published in Local
A total of 28 yachts has visited Rarotonga and Aitutaki so far this financial year.
Organic trials for Rarotonga farmers
Tuesday 31 May 2016 | Published in Local
AN organic farming trial project will be set up around Rarotonga this week, by the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) under the Pacific Organic and Ethical Trade Community (POETCOm) project funded by the International Fund for Agriculture Development.
Prison investigation widens
Tuesday 31 May 2016 | Published in Local
The SCOPE of the Public Expenditure Review Committee review of Arorangi Prison Service has been widened.
They've cleaned up at the Creative Centre
Monday 30 May 2016 | Published in Local
CLIENTS at the Creative Centre in Tupapa received a boost on Thursday last week when two good Samaritans donated a brand new washing machine, washing powders and Watties products to the centre.
Fun and games on Guam
Monday 30 May 2016 | Published in Local
With one week down and another week to go, the Cook Islands members of the contingent at the 12th Festival of Pacific Arts remains in high spirits ahead of their remaining days in Guam.
It was brilliantly resilient
Monday 30 May 2016 | Published in Local
The Office of the Prime Minister hosted a cocktail party for participants at the 2016 “Brilliant Resilient” national seminar last Friday.
RSA's Wichman back on guard
Monday 30 May 2016 | Published in Local
Henry Wichman was voted back in as president of the Returned and Services Association during the association’s annual general meeting this month.
BSP commits to first aid programme
Monday 30 May 2016 | Published in Local
Age is no barrier to learning life saving skills.
Turepu takes charge
Monday 30 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Agriculture minister Kiriau Turepu is the acting Prime Minister of the country until Henry Puna returns from his overseas tour.
Suspended BTIB manager sacked
Monday 30 May 2016 | Published in Local
A SENIOR staff member has been sacked from the Business Trade and Investment Board office for alleged dishonesty, a claim that’s been strongly refuted by the former Business Development manager.
Road repairs on hold
Monday 30 May 2016 | Published in Local
INFRASTRUCTURE Cook Island (ICI) planning civil engineer Paul Maoate has confirmed that work to widen the road through Muri will not be carried out “unless and until” community members are consulted and relevant consents granted.
Imanuela Akatemia promotes healthy food
Saturday 28 May 2016 | Published in Local
IMANUELA Akatemia early childhood centre got together this week promoting healthy food for healthy living.
Friends can help you live longer
Saturday 28 May 2016 | Published in Local
THE LETTER “I,” in the word “creation” stands for interpersonal relationships.
New Centre to boost mental health services
Saturday 28 May 2016 | Published in Local
FOR THE first time the people of Mitiaro now have access to mental health services thanks to Te Kainga Mental Health volunteers and management for establishing the community’s new mental health centre.
Meeting reviews tourism trends
Saturday 28 May 2016 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Tourism officials have met with Air New Zealand executives in Australia to review the market trends and results on the joint activity for the financial year.
CINAT presents on Cook Islands Maori
Saturday 28 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
It WAS a baptism of fire for young Tamaiva Mateariki at the 12th Festival of Pacific Arts in Guam on Thursday (CI time).
'Arrival' painting was considered a sensation
Saturday 28 May 2016 | Published in Local
PROBABLY the best-known history painting ever produced in New Zealand, The Arrival of the Maoris in New Zealand caused a sensation when first exhibited in 1899.
Epic photo features Cook Islanders
Saturday 28 May 2016 | Published in Local
ON JUNE 11, Glenda Tuaine of Motone Productions and Artist Ani O’Neil will attend the official opening traditional welcome and blessing ceremony of the National Gallery of Victoria’s Contemporary Pacific Art and Community Day.
Joint action plan focus of meeting
Saturday 28 May 2016 | Published in Local
NATIONAL development planning for the new Joint National Action Plan (JNAP) for Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change document was the focus of discussions at the “Brilliant Resilient” national seminar on climate change at the National Auditorium Centre this week.
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