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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.
Grant will help group
Thursday 21 April 2016 | Published in Local
As part of the Cook Foundation’s charitable work, Atupa Youth group received a $2000 in the form of outdoor power equipment this week.
Promoting new career paths
Thursday 21 April 2016 | Published in Local
IN a bid to encourage young women to take up career challenges, the Ministry of Education has organised the annual Women in Science, Technology and Mathematics (WISAT) session for 2016.
Tepaki eyes return to Sheraton
Thursday 21 April 2016 | Published in Local
The Merchant of Paradise development group will consider buying and finishing the abandoned Sheraton hotel site at Vaimaanga.
WW1 show draws soldiers' descendants
Wednesday 20 April 2016 | Published in Local
The opening of the Cook Island Service in the Great War 1914-1918 exhibition at the Cook Islands National Museum on Monday night drew a highly interested crowd of people, including descendants of some of the men featured on storyboards which form a central part of the show.
Lawyer wants investigation into foreign workers' wages
Wednesday 20 April 2016 | Published in Local
Lawyer and former politician Norman George has asked the Cook Islands Government to look into the latest round of complaints by foreign workers who claim they are being underpaid.
Move to 'paradise' pays off for café owners
Tuesday 19 April 2016 | Published in Local
For Kiwi couple Craig and Debora Graham, venturing into uncharted waters in the business world is nothing new.
Joint project aims to boost food security
Tuesday 19 April 2016 | Published in Local
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations and the Cook Islands Ministry of Agriculture have begun a project to help farmers and processors produce more nutritious and safe food for the local market, ensuring food security for the nation.
Cruise ship unable to make stop
Tuesday 19 April 2016 | Published in Local
The Holland America Line MS Westerdam on Sunday became the fourth cruise liner this year that has been unable to make a stop at Rarotonga.
Fishing set to top $13 million
Tuesday 19 April 2016 | Published in Local
Government expects the country’s revenues from fisheries to surpass $13 million by the end of this financial year.
Animated film shows horrors of war
Tuesday 19 April 2016 | Published in Local
Locals and visitors alike will get an opportunity to see a very special movie at the Empire Theatre in Avarua on Anzac Day, next Monday.
Top tourism operators rewarded
Monday 18 April 2016 | Published in Local
Most events don’t quite live up to the hype that precedes them.
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