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Papa Dennis loves his time in Raro
Monday 21 March 2016 | Published in Local
“PAPA Dennis” is the respectful title the students of Takitumu School have given to Dennis Kileen.
Paying for water a 'repugnant act'
Monday 21 March 2016 | Published in Local
A high-ranking traditional chief says it would be a “grossly repugnant act” for government to make people pay for water and take water intake lands off rightful owners by warrant.
Validity of surveillance mission challenged
Monday 21 March 2016 | Published in Local
Opposition leader William “Smiley” Heather has questioned the validity of Ministry of Marine Resource’s (MMR) investigation on a number of fishing infringements following this month’s joint maritime surveillance mission, Operation Tautai.
New book a Cook Islands treasure
Saturday 19 March 2016 | Published in Local
USP’s Advisory Council chairman Tevai Matapo, was MC for the evening for the launch of the new publication Cook Islands Art & Architecture on Thursday night at the USP Centre.
It's all go for the best Beach Day Out
Saturday 19 March 2016 | Published in Local
The directors of this year’s Beach Day Out music festival to be held at the Safari Tours beach site in Nikao next Friday (March 25), predict that this one will be even bigger and better than previous years.
Big spend on texting pays off for happy phone-winner
Saturday 19 March 2016 | Published in Local
SAI Sarau could barely contain his excitement yesterday when he walked away with a new $1399 Samsung Galaxy s7 smart phone after winning Bluesky’s “top-up” competition.
Touch of Ireland in Muri
Saturday 19 March 2016 | Published in Local
Saint Patrick’s Day was celebrated all over the world on Thursday, and though there’s a distinct shortage of Irish people here, Rarotonga didn’t miss out.
Marine talks go beneath the waves
Saturday 19 March 2016 | Published in Local
Marine issues “beneath the waves” were brought to the surface on Wednesday during a free film festival evening designed to encourage informed discussions on marine issues impacting our community.
Youngsters make most of school fun
Saturday 19 March 2016 | Published in Local
Youngsters at Blackrock Preschool sure know how to have fun in a learning environment.
Interim order application 'inappropriate'
Saturday 19 March 2016 | Published in Local
The application for interim order between Apai Mataiapo Komono and Te Ipukarea Society against Prime Minister Henry Puna, Ben Ponia and the European Union was brought for mention before Judge Justice Dame Judith Potter yesterday.
Red Cross steers islands to better health
Saturday 19 March 2016 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Red Cross Society, through its community based health programmes, is helping to keep island smiles bright and bodies moving for healthier lifestyles.
Aitutaki focuses on mental health
Saturday 19 March 2016 | Published in Local
IN an effort to address mental health issues, the people of Aitutaki have participated in a rehabilitation programme set up by Te Kainga volunteers.
Lights go out for worldwide event
Saturday 19 March 2016 | Published in Local
Lights will go off around Rarotonga tonight as the Cook Islands joins the rest of the world in observing Earth Hour.
No sign of pest snail at Avatiu wharf
Saturday 19 March 2016 | Published in Local
No sign of the snail pest patito enua were sighted during an inspection of 77 shipping containers at the port of Avatiu on Tuesday.
Drink-driving victim's leg amputated
Saturday 19 March 2016 | Published in Local
Doctors at Middlemore Hospital in New Zealand have been unable to save the horrifically- damaged leg of a 31-year old victim of a drunk driving accident that occurred on Rarotonga on February 11.
Grim picture of jail issues
Saturday 19 March 2016 | Published in Local
A grim picture is emerging of years of misadministration, systematic abuse of government processes and prisoner exploitation at Arorangi Prison.
BSP joins 'lights off' project
Friday 18 March 2016 | Published in Local
IN an effort to do its bit to address climate change, the Bank of the South Pacific will be joining the rest of the world tomorrow (Saturday) by switching off their lights for an hour — marking the tenth year for Earth Hour.
Young student follows his dream
Friday 18 March 2016 | Published in Local
Nineteen year old Terepai Urirau could not be any more satisfied with his new career path within the aviation engineering team at Air Rarotonga thanks to the trades team at Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute.
College plan through gender eyes
Friday 18 March 2016 | Published in Local
Gender and social sector analyst Colleen Taylor has met with executive members of the Cook Islands National Council of Women (CINCW) and Te Ata O Te Ngakau team to discuss the Tereora College redevelopment project.
Countdown to concert
Friday 18 March 2016 | Published in Local
Island residents are getting their mats, chilly bins, and sun hats ready for another great day of music at this year’s Beach Day Out, to be held on Easter Friday at the Safari Tours beach venue in Nikao.
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