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New goals aim to monitor growth
Monday 20 June 2016 | Published in Local
Finance minister Mark Brown launched the new National Sustainable Development Plan (NSDP) put together by the National Central Policy and Planning division of the Office of the Prime Minister last Thursday.
Lack of referees up for discussion
Monday 20 June 2016 | Published in Local
THE COOK ISLANDS Rugby Union (CIRU) Referees Association will hold its 2016-2017 annual general meeting on Monday.
Country out to level Vaka of Origin series against Town
Monday 20 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
THE VARO Media Country will be fighting tooth and nail today to keep their hopes alive of claiming the inaugural Vaka of Origin cricket competition title.
Comedian tackles touchy topic
Monday 20 June 2016 | Published in Local
Comedian turned prominent mental health educator, Mike King, will visit schools on Rarotonga and Aitutaki next week.
Young students learn practical skills
Monday 20 June 2016 | Published in Local
APII TE Uki Ou students have been heading to Titikaveka College every Tuesday to use the college facilities for cooking and woodwork courses.
Memories of much earlier times
Monday 20 June 2016 | Published in Local
NEW ZEALAND-born Dorothy Bennet was just six weeks old when she first came to Rarotonga in the 1930s.
Te Ipukarea Society marks 20 years
Monday 20 June 2016 | Published in Local
TE IPUKAREA Society was formed in 1996, to help look after the Cook Islands natural heritage, passed on to us by our Tupuna.
Contest winners proud achievers
Monday 20 June 2016 | Published in Local
TAKITUMU students Jesame Urirau and Katee Wearing held their heads high yesterday after they won this year’s anti-bullying essay and colouring competition.
Teaching cultural values
Monday 20 June 2016 | Published in Local
The VALUE of the Highland Paradise Cook Islands Cultural Centre’s education programme is appreciated by many local schools.
Japan eyes funding applications
Monday 20 June 2016 | Published in Local
THE DEVELOPMENT Coordination Division of Ministry of Finance and Economic Management last week met with First Secretary Reki Kataora from the Embassy of Japan in New Zealand. Kataora was here to assess applications to Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Project (GGP) fund.
Glassie defends timing of Tonga trip
Monday 20 June 2016 | Published in Local
HEALTH minister Nandi Glassie was questioned in parliament this week on his plans to attend a summit meeting in Tonga next week.
Two more games for volleyball
Friday 17 June 2016 | Published in Local
With only two games left to be played at the Bluesky Sports Arena (BSA) tonight, the Cook Islands Volleyball organisation is reminding teams to ensure that all players are enlisted.
Dazzling Dagg set for 50th Test
Friday 17 June 2016 | Published in Local
Israel Dagg was in no rush to find a TV to watch the All Blacks’ run towards World Cup glory last year.
Please keep clear of the whales!
Friday 17 June 2016 | Published in Local
With the four-month breeding season of humpback whales now less than a fortnight away, Cook Islanders are reminded to avoid interfering with the marine mammal in any way.
New sound system for auditorium
Friday 17 June 2016 | Published in Local
The Chinese government officially handed over a sound system valued at $20,000 to the Cook Islands government at the National Auditorium on Wednesday night.
Bennett's fond memories of Rarotonga
Friday 17 June 2016 | Published in Local
Sometimes you will never know the true value of a moment until it becomes a memory.
Tiare Taporo ready to set sail again
Friday 17 June 2016 | Published in Local
TIARE Taporo is ready to sail to the northern islands again after undergoing maintenance at the port of Avatiu.
Author donates books
Friday 17 June 2016 | Published in Local
Soldiers from the Pacific author Howard Weddell visited Tereora College with deputy New Zealand High Commissioner Aimee Jephson to present two copies of the book “Soldiers from the Pacific” to the school yesterday.
Chance to 'swap lives' with UK resident
Friday 17 June 2016 | Published in Local
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) in the United Kingdom is introducing an exciting new documentary series known as Life Swap Adventure and they’re keen to make the Cook Islands part of the show.
Culture essential part of the market
Friday 17 June 2016 | Published in Local
Culture is a vital part of life in the Cook Islands and nowhere is it showcased more enthusiastically than at the Punanganui Market on Saturday mornings.
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