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Fixes aim to improve internet service
Thursday 28 April 2016 | Published in Local
In the aftermath of extended internet outages in December and mid-March, an O3B engineer has been in the Cook Islands for two weeks implementing a number of “fixes” intended to improve the service provided to Bluesky.
Juniors set for big night
Thursday 28 April 2016 | Published in Local
The 2016 Dancer of the Year kicked off with lot of fanfare last week with the masters and expatriates and tonight it will be the little ones strutting their stuff on the stage.
No action yet on alleged theft
Thursday 28 April 2016 | Published in Local
There have been no police referrals, at least not yet, for the public servant suspended for allegedly stealing from the Ministry of Cultural Development (MOCD), says Public Service Commissioner Russell Thomas.
Dancers show off their best moves...
Wednesday 27 April 2016 | Published in Local
A huge crowd turned up at The Islander Hotel last Friday to witness the first event in the 2016 national Dancer of the Year competition, the Masters and the Experts Golden Oldies category.
Telling tales about climate resilience
Wednesday 27 April 2016 | Published in Local
Agriculture Cook Islands has embarked on a project called the CTA Youth Leading Learning in Climate Resilient Value Chain, coordinated by the Pacific Organic and Ethical Trade Community (POETCom) under the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC).
Essay and speech winners chosen
Wednesday 27 April 2016 | Published in Local
Results of the New Zealand High Commission’s WW100 speech and Anzac essay competitions have been announced.
New website launched with a celebration
Wednesday 27 April 2016 | Published in Local
Representatives of a number of the island’s leading businesses and government organisations attended the launch of legal firm Little & Matysik’s new website last Thursday evening.
Strong sales mean extra print run for book
Wednesday 27 April 2016 | Published in Local
Strong sales of Cook Islands Art and Architecture mean there will soon be another print run of the popular new book, says USP Cook Islands director Rod Dixon.
Youth trained to assess disaster damage
Wednesday 27 April 2016 | Published in Local
Senior students from Rarotonga high schools have been trained to be skilled assessors and distributors in an event of a natural disaster like a cyclone.
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.
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