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Big fish a bonus for senior whale-watchers
Friday 17 June 2016 | Published in Local
Members of a group of senior visitors from Australia are celebrating their luck after catching a massive sailfish weighing 116 pounds off the Edgewater Resort and Spa yesterday.
Community service breach means jail
Friday 17 June 2016 | Published in Local
Justice of Peace John Kenning reiterated in the Cook Islands High Court yesterday, that breaching community service conditions would lead to imprisonment.
Instant information on welfare benefits
Friday 17 June 2016 | Published in Local
A new summary of welfare benefits designed by the Ministry of Internal Affairs clearly outlines the assistance that will be made available to the general public.
Pacific soldiers' stories in new WW1 book
Thursday 16 June 2016 | Published in Local
NEW ZEALANDER Howard Weddell launched his book titled Soldiers from the Pacific at Ngatipa, the New Zealand High Commissioner’s residence, on Tuesday night.
Bill 'one-sided' say opposition members
Thursday 16 June 2016 | Published in Local
THE OPPOSITION has continued to oppose the 2016 Appropriation Bill stating that it is one-sided and must continue to be debated within the 10-day timeframe allowed for by law.
MMR responds to EU fishing questions
Thursday 16 June 2016 | Published in Local
THE EUROPEAN Council recently passed a decision ratifying the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the Cook Islands and of the Protocol and has delegated power for its signature.
Mountain landscapes in art show
Thursday 16 June 2016 | Published in Local
AN ART exhibition highlighting the features of Rarotonga’s beautiful landscape will open next Friday.
First whale arrives off island
Thursday 16 June 2016 | Published in Local
One HUMPBACK whale sighting has been reported this week, leading to speculation that the whale season could begin in earnest soon.
Auckland health clinic 'a milestone'
Thursday 16 June 2016 | Published in Local
The WHANAU Ora Community Clinic in South Auckland has been hailed a “milestone achievement,” by prime minister Henry Puna.
Programme focuses on united effort
Wednesday 15 June 2016 | Published in Local
ABOUT 10 participants from various walks of life are taking the opportunity to expand their knowledge on environment conservation at the National Environment Services Participatory Three Dimensional Modelling (P3DM) workshop programme which started at the Aroa Nui Hall in Arorangi on Monday.
Drink-drivers jailed for a year
Wednesday 15 June 2016 | Published in Local
TWO PEOPLE convicted of drink-driving offences were jailed for 12 months, when they appeared for sentencing in the Cook Islands High Court.
Chance to learn more about war effort
Wednesday 15 June 2016 | Published in Local
A PUBLIC lecture by well-known New Zealand author Howard Weddell at the University of the South Pacific (USP) on Thursday will focus on the hundreds of Pacific soldiers who fought in World War One.
Breast screening next month
Wednesday 15 June 2016 | Published in Local
THE MINISTRY of Health in association with the Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation will hold this year’s mammography screening programme from July 8 to July 22 at Rarotonga Hospital. Obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr May Aung said the programme had been ongoing and the team from New South Wales, Australia who would be conducting the screening had been coming here since 2007.
Anyone seen Amelie's bike?
Tuesday 14 June 2016 | Published in Local
German visitor Amelie Laute is pleading for help from members of the public after her bicycle was stolen from the Whale and Wildlife centre last Tuesday.
Education key to conserving forests
Tuesday 14 June 2016 | Published in Local
TEACHING people the importance of conserving forests will help protect endangered animals endemic to Cook Islands from the threat of extinction, says Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) project officer Liam Kokaua.
Film-maker was man of many talents
Tuesday 14 June 2016 | Published in Local
Documentary director/producer/artist Eruera (Ted) Te Whiti Nia who passed away on Thursday of last week, lived on his ancestral land in Taputapuatea, Avarua, Raro-tonga.
Cook Islands join International Yoga Day
Tuesday 14 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
To mark International Yoga Day, Rarotonga-based yogi Maya Carroll is organising a free yoga session at Muri Beach Club Hotel this Saturday at 3pm.
Ministry supervises second transhipment
Tuesday 14 June 2016 | Published in Local
The MINISTRY of Marine Resources (MMR) has authorised a second transhipment in port at Pukapuka four Huanan Fishery (Cook Islands) Ltd longline fishing vessels.
Thanksgiving for CINAT team
Monday 13 June 2016 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands National Arts Theatre (CINAT) team members who represented the country at the 12th Pacific Festival of Arts in Guam were treated for a thanksgiving dinner by the government of the Cook Islands last Friday at the National Auditorium Centre.
Aid to top $60 million for the year
Monday 13 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The GOVERNMENT has secured over $60.6 million in Overseas Development Assistance (ODA) for the financial year 2016/17.
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