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Raffles raise funds for hall roof repairs
Wednesday 27 April 2016 | Published in Local
Manihiki people living in Manihiki, Rarotonga, Australia and New Zealand united to raise funds for repairing the roof of the Manihiki Hall in Otara, Auckland last month.
Time to check out those old coins now!
Wednesday 27 April 2016 | Published in Local
It’s time to break open the piggy bank and check that you have exchanged all your old Cook Islands coins, which will no longer be legal tender from May 1.
Veterinarians still operating despite rumour
Wednesday 27 April 2016 | Published in Local
The Esther Honey Foundation is still open despite persistent rumours it has closed.
MOCD silent on alleged theft
Wednesday 27 April 2016 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Cultural Development (MOCD) has taken a “say nothing” stance on the suspension of a staff member for allegedly misappropriating thousands of dollars from the ministry’s coffers.
Rarotonga marks Anzac Day
Tuesday 26 April 2016 | Published in Local
Hundreds of Rarotonga residents and guests gathered at the Ministry of Justice building early yesterday morning to remember returned servicemen and women and those who paid the ultimate sacrifice by giving their lives in two world wars.
Tenders called for energy project
Tuesday 26 April 2016 | Published in Local
Te Aponga Uira is about to call for tenders to progress its own efforts and those of our country towards 100 per cent renewable energy by 2020.
Students benefit from climate change workshop
Tuesday 26 April 2016 | Published in Local
“GREATER things are achieved when we work together ,” says Year 11 student of Mitiaro School Tiana Haxton.
Tourism to conduct stakeholders' forum
Tuesday 26 April 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Cook Islands Tourism Corporation will be conducting a number of forums and meetings in lead up to the 2016 Biennial Tourism Stakeholders Summit.
Was faith that got them through
Tuesday 26 April 2016 | Published in Local
Sergeant Billy Gunn-James has experienced the realities of war. And as a result of his experiences during the Vietnam War he says he has a better understanding of the trials and tribulations that the soldiers who fought in World War One went through.
Vietnam veteran's spirit lifted
Tuesday 26 April 2016 | Published in Local
Attending Anzac Day in Rarotonga and meeting former soldiers was an uplifting experience for visiting Vietnam veteran Bill Eruera.
Free water for consumers
Tuesday 26 April 2016 | Published in Local
The government has made two key promises to traditional leaders – land for the Mato Vai project will no longer be taken by warrant, and domestic consumers will not be charged water rates.
Students learn at climate change workshop
Sunday 24 April 2016 | Published in Local
A group of students from the Southern Cook Islands were able to learn first-hand the message about the severe impacts of climate change after they attended a climate change workshop at the Rarotongan Beach and Resort Spa yesterday.
MP digs deep to buy tractor, machinery
Sunday 24 April 2016 | Published in Local
In an unusual move in Cook Islands politics, a member of Parliament has bought farm machinery with his salary and gifted the entire set to his constituency.
Dame Margaret helps lead the way
Sunday 24 April 2016 | Published in Local
Rarotonga Ariki and aronga mana continue to show the government that they are opposed to purse seining and the European Union deal, says high ranking chief Manavaroa Tutara Phillip Nicholas.
Call to make our roads safer
Sunday 24 April 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The family of an Australian tourist, who died in New Zealand from injuries sustained in a motorbike crash on Rarotonga, have called on Cook Islands authorities to put more emphasis on safety of motorists here.
Aggrieved workers can seek arbitration
Sunday 24 April 2016 | Published in Local
FOREIGN workers have the legal right to raise their grievances with their employers if they believe they are underpaid and overworked, says Internal Affairs secretary Bredina Drollet.
Tastes of Tahiti catching on
Friday 22 April 2016 | Published in Local
If you are looking to try out something new at the Punanga Nui market, Michele’s Café is the latest hot spot for tasty Tahitian meals..
Cruise ship's generous gift…
Friday 22 April 2016 | Published in Local
Passengers aboard cruise ship MS Westerdam may not have been able to set foot on Rarotonga last Sunday, but they have left their mark in the form of generous donations for people in need in the community.
Hotel to sponsor popular dancers' events
Friday 22 April 2016 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Cultural Development (Tauranga Vananga) has entered into a memorandum of understanding agreement with its newest sponsor, the Islander Hotel.
PM's crash back in the limelight
Friday 22 April 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna’s involvement in a motor vehicle accident about two years ago has come back to haunt him yet again.
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