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'Mizz Diamond' shines in Jewel contest
Thursday 24 March 2016 | Published in Local
It was almost like a Cinderella story where at the stroke of midnight a young maiden’s dreams disappeared in a puff of smoke.
TB awareness relevant for Cook Islands
Thursday 24 March 2016 | Published in Local
Today marks annual World TB Day, designed to build awareness that tuberculosis today remains an epidemic in much of the world, causing the deaths of nearly 1.5 million people each year, mostly in developing countries.
Jetstar arrival new era for airfares
Thursday 24 March 2016 | Published in Local
Cook Islanders are set to enjoy new era of lower airfares between New Zealand and Rarotonga following the arrival of budget airline Jetstar’s first flight early on Wednesday morning.
Still smiling in spite of the weather
Thursday 24 March 2016 | Published in Local
A little bit of rain wasn’t enough to dampen the spirits of energetic Apii Nikao students yesterday. Despite the wet and gloomy weather, the school students love their lunchtimes which they invariably spend playing all sorts of games and enjoying each other’s company. 16032327
Last year's figures point to drought risk
Wednesday 23 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The risk of drought faced by the Cook Islands and other countries in the Pacific region was foreshadowed by a pronounced dry spell last year.
Lots of family fun at Easter market
Wednesday 23 March 2016 | Published in Local
Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) management are asking members of the public to turn up in numbers and take advantage of the specials on offer at the board’s Tropical Easter Night Market this Thursday,
Tiare Taporo to take 20 passengers north
Wednesday 23 March 2016 | Published in Local
MORE than 20 passengers will be accommodated on Tiare Taporo’s second northern journey for the year.
Airline celebration takes the cake
Wednesday 23 March 2016 | Published in Local
Prime minister Henry Puna and head of Jetstar in New Zealand, Grant Kerr, cut a cake to celebrate the arrival of the airline’s first flight to Rarotonga yesterday.
Keen competition for sports awards
Wednesday 23 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Fifty-seven nominations have been received for the Cook Islands National Sports Awards to be held this Sunday evening at The Edgewater Resort and Spa.
Fewer takers for free dog desexing
Wednesday 23 March 2016 | Published in Local
Around 200 dogs have so far been desexed by the Cook Islands Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA).
Tax workshop helps 'grassroots' business
Wednesday 23 March 2016 | Published in Local
Small businesses owners are learning first-hand how they can benefit from better knowledge about taxes at a two-day workshop organised by the Business Trade and Investment Board (BTIB).
Contest emphasises importance of water
Wednesday 23 March 2016 | Published in Local
It’s impossible to overstate how important water is to humans and our planet Earth.
Fun golf event a pageant fundraiser
Wednesday 23 March 2016 | Published in Local
On April 1 you can have a hit and a laugh at the Rarotonga golf club and help send Miss Cook Islands Natalia Short to the Miss World Pageant; and at the same time send Miss Earth Cook Islands, Allanah Herman-Edgar to the Miss Earth Pageant.
Call goes out for everyone to help cause and 'get weaving'
Wednesday 23 March 2016 | Published in Local
A serious case of “star weaving fever” has broken out on Rarotonga.
Airline brings $20m boost
Wednesday 23 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The arrival of Jetstar Airways as the newest airline to service the Cook Islands route is projected to generate an extra $20 million annually for the local economy.
Two new lawyers admitted to the bar
Monday 21 March 2016 | Published in Local
It was a milestone moment at the Cook Islands High Court when two young female lawyers were admitted to the bar on Friday.
New toolkit helps assess disaster loss and damage
Monday 21 March 2016 | Published in Local
Vili Iese from the University of the South Pacific’s Pacific Centre for Sustainable Development and Climate Change, has been working with the Cook Islands National Council of Women to trial a new toolkit on assessing loss and damage as a result of hazards and disasters.
Tourist drowns
Monday 21 March 2016 | Published in Local
A 30-year-old male drowned in the swimming pool at a tourist accommodation on Friday evening.
Graduates embark on their career journeys
Monday 21 March 2016 | Published in Local
A group of 136 Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute students were proud to hold their heads extra high after they graduated at the Are Karioi Nui, National Auditorium, on Friday.
Accidents and assaults
Monday 21 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Road accidents, assaults and family disputes again dominated incidents reported to the Cook Islands Police Service over the weekend.
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