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Her kind of paradise
Monday 23 May 2016 | Published in Local
Most visitors who come to the Cook Islands are here for a well-deserved break, but for Amelie Laute, our “Pacific paradise” is something else.
A feast of TV programmes
Monday 23 May 2016 | Published in Local
Cook Islanders can now enjoy a wider selection of quality television programmes on new channel Pasifika TV, launched under the Pacific Broadcasting Initiative last week.
A cruel act
Monday 23 May 2016 | Published in Local
ESTHER Honey Foundation manager Jo Taylor Kupu has called for government intervention and public awareness about cruelty to animals after tourists found a sack containing two abandoned puppies.
Racing world's most beautiful lagoon
Saturday 21 May 2016 | Published in Local
It all began on a Saturday afternoon in 2010 when a group of paddlers who lived on Aitutaki decided to paddle to Maina Island for a barbecue.
Pitching in to help with worthy cause
Saturday 21 May 2016 | Published in Local
A steady line up of people arrived at CITC Liquor on Thursday morning to pick up a barbecued sausage for breakfast and among them, when CI News called were the president of the Cook Islands Civil Society Organisation, Ngara Katuke (second from right) and Tereahi Tearii. Cooking up a storm behind the barbecue was Mata Tamarua.
Contest is a huge hit
Saturday 21 May 2016 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Road Safety Council presented 11 “arty” youngsters with prizes for their standout entries in the Road Safety Awareness week colouring competition last Thursday.
Pacific dedicates year to whales
Saturday 21 May 2016 | Published in Local
The Pacific Islands have dedicated the year 2016 to the whales to raise awareness and help in their protection.
No tolerance for school bullies
Saturday 21 May 2016 | Published in Local
Apii Te Uki Ou students were reminded yesterday that bullying will not be tolerated in the school.
College goes pink for Rotaract campaign
Saturday 21 May 2016 | Published in Local
There was pink aplenty at Titikaveka College yesterday when students dressed in support of Rotaract’s anti-bullying campaign.
Plenty of takers for bank's new card
Saturday 21 May 2016 | Published in Local
The Bank of the Cook Islands’ new Vaka Debit Mastercard went live on Monday, brightening up the rain-soaked day with plenty of cultural colour and dance through Avarua.
Avatiu marks passing of Papa Bruce
Saturday 21 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
People gathered in large numbers yesterday to farewell one of Rarotonga’s most loved man.
Animal clinic may have new home
Saturday 21 May 2016 | Published in Local
The country’s only animal hospital hasn’t been evicted from the government owned premises in Nikao despite exceeding the deadline for moving out by three weeks.
Papa Bruce leaves lasting legacy
Friday 20 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Bruce Sheriff Graham was giant of a man with a heart of gold so pure and bright that even after his demise, his goodness shines in people near and dear to him.
Online effort to raise funds
Friday 20 May 2016 | Published in Local
Te Uki Ou School is hoping to raise about $20,000 on its online fundraising drive headlined, “Win a Trip to Raro.”
Animal law in progress
Friday 20 May 2016 | Published in Local
The Animal Welfare Act that could enforce harsher penalties on those who are cruel to animals in the Cook Islands is still in its preliminary stages.
Fish the freshest at market cafe
Friday 20 May 2016 | Published in Local
Anytime you feel like a fresh fish meal on Saturday Bite Time Fresh Fish Café at the Punanga Nui market is the place to be.
Sleek jet ushers new era for air transport
Friday 20 May 2016 | Published in Local
Air Rarotonga has acquired a Cessna Citation business jet to expand air charter operations both within the Cook Islands and to neighbouring Pacific Island countries.
Quality TV programming welcomed
Friday 20 May 2016 | Published in Local
ELIJAH Communications chief executive Jeanne Matenga-Isamaela has welcomed New Zealand’s move to provide the Cook Islands with high quality television content.
Cooks win 'Best Island in the Pacific' award
Friday 20 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islands continues to gain international recognition as one of the finest tourism destinations in the world.
Bullies beware, Rotoract is here!
Thursday 19 May 2016 | Published in Local
BULLYING can threaten students' physical and emotional safety at school and can negatively affect a student's ability to learn.
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