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Students embrace Anzac Day lesson
Saturday 2 April 2016 | Published in Local
The Grade 7 students from Apii Arorangi had the privilege of hosting Tuoro Henry Wichman, president of the Cook Islands Returned & Services Association on Friday this week.
Quiz night gets fund off to good start
Saturday 2 April 2016 | Published in Local
Promoting Animal Welfare (PAW) managed to raise about $6,600 at its first ever-fundraising drive on Wednesday night.
Tangaroa show launches new era for gallery
Saturday 2 April 2016 | Published in Local
The well-known art gallery in the Beachcomber building formely known as BCA has been re-launched and renamed and is aiming to take exhibitions to an exciting new level over the next two years.
Coconut drink beats the heat
Saturday 2 April 2016 | Published in Local
The truly local drink known as the nu or the coconut water is an all-year-round drink in the Cook Islands in many Pacific Island nations.
ICI checks waste incinerator option
Saturday 2 April 2016 | Published in Local
Infrastructure Cook Islands is in the process of looking into new ways of disposing of solid and hazardous waste on Rarotonga.
Marital rape not a crime in CI law
Saturday 2 April 2016 | Published in Local
In the wake of two alleged rape cases taking place on Rarotonga within two weeks of each other, concerns have been raised about current Cook Islands law which does not recognise marital rape as a crime.
Money and the bag - almost
Saturday 2 April 2016 | Published in Local
The Puna-led government hasn’t relinquished its desire to have the money and the bag deal – full United Nations membership while Cook Islanders still retain their New Zealand passports.
Fun afternoon at the golf club
Friday 1 April 2016 | Published in Local
The Miss Cook Islands Association’s “Teams of the World” Golf Ambrose is on today. There are over 25 teams entered and the buzz is building up to what promises to be an exciting and fun afternoon.
McCully shares ideas at lunch meet
Friday 1 April 2016 | Published in Local
New Zealand Minister of Foreign Affairs Murray McCully’s lunch meeting on Wednesday with the Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce executive provided the opportunity for a free and frank discussion and sharing of ideas.
Meeting sets path for future development
Friday 1 April 2016 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Puna and New Zealand Foreign Minister McCully on Tuesday signed the Joint Commitment for Development (JCfD ) 2015-18 which provides the framework for New Zealand’s development assistance to the Cook Islands.
Shedding light on EU fishing figures
Friday 1 April 2016 | Published in Local
Te Ipukarea Society technical director Kelvin Passfield says it’s time to shed some light on the true value of the proposed European Fisheries Partnership Agreement.
Aid money change 'big deal'
Friday 1 April 2016 | Published in Local
The New Zealand government has agreed to direct development aid directly into the Cook Islands national budget, with both countries signing off on this in Aitutaki this week.
Stars capture Cook Islanders' hearts
Thursday 31 March 2016 | Published in Local
“Returning hate for hate only multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”
Boost for savings culture
Thursday 31 March 2016 | Published in Local
Bank of South Pacific (BSP) Cook Islands, in partnership with Ministry of Education last week signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide financial literacy courses to school children across the Cook Islands.
Patrol boat aids search
Thursday 31 March 2016 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Police Service patrol boat Te Kukupa set sail for Aitutaki Island yesterday evening to help island police and residents to search for missing local man Dorn Douglas Carl Marsters.
Vote count correction
Thursday 31 March 2016 | Published in Local
Declaration of successful candidates and number of votes received for the Atiu councillor candidates.
Tourism award finalists announced
Thursday 31 March 2016 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Tourism Industry Council has announced the finalists for this year’s Air New Zealand Tourism Awards.
Road sign issue urgent
Thursday 31 March 2016 | Published in Local
TAKITUMU Primary School chairperson, Ruth Horton is pleading with authorities to do something about road safety at the school.
Courthouse steps put lives in danger
Thursday 31 March 2016 | Published in Local
The poor state of the Ministry of Justice building is endangering the lives of the many people who visit the courthouse each day, as well as making it almost impossible for the elderly and disabled to negotiate the long flight of front steps.
CITTI marks a successful service course
Wednesday 30 March 2016 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute (CITTI) has held a ceremony on Thursday last week to celebrate the success of participants who attended and achieved a London City and Guilds International Introductory Award in customer service programme.
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