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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.
Norway helps out with climate funds
Thursday 19 May 2016 | Published in Local
Norwegian ambassador to Australia and New Zealand, Unni Klovstad presented her credentials to the Queen Representative Tom Marsters at Government House yesterday.
Rarotonga treasures come home
Thursday 19 May 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
“It’s been very emotional,” 78-year-old Margaret Bake begins with a trembling voice, followed by a pause to interrupt a flood of emotion and to regain her composure.
Dog problem falls back on owners
Thursday 19 May 2016 | Published in Local
Police commissioner Maara Tetava has hit back at claims that police are ignoring complaints about dogs, and says rumours that police are about to relinquish dog control to an independent dog ranger, are incorrect.
Aviation head in talks with PM
Thursday 19 May 2016 | Published in Local
International Civil Aviation Organisation Asia Pacific regional director Arun Mishra says he is grateful to Cook Islands Prime Minister Henry Puna for assurances that the Cook Islands will comply with the organisation’s standards and requirements.
Workshop prompts action on disability
Thursday 19 May 2016 | Published in Local
The Disability Workshop held by the Ombudsman’s Office at Crown Beach Resort in Arorangi last week has boosted awareness of the importance of looking after the welfare of people living with disabilities.
Generous readers offer woman help
Thursday 19 May 2016 | Published in Local
The plight of a local Filipino worker who claimed to have been cheated out of overtime wages and treated unfairly by her employer, has drawn offers of help from several Rarotonga residents.
PM talks turkey on disasters
Thursday 19 May 2016 | Published in Local
A disaster recovery trust fund established in 2011 now amounts to $700,000, but the government says the country can’t manage disaster recovery on its own and needs external support.
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