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Rally of support for cyclone victims
Monday 29 February 2016 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local
There was plenty of emotion among members of Fijian community over the weekend when Cook Islanders came out in large numbers to support a big fundraiser to help people affected by Cyclone Winston.
'Gentle giant' must continue psychiatric assessment
Saturday 27 February 2016 | Published in Local
‘GENTLE giant’ Nooroa Turepu has been sentenced to 12 months’ probation with supervision and has also been ordered to continue with psychiatric assessment.
Love drives efforts of NZ deputy head
Saturday 27 February 2016 | Published in Local
Love for her community has driven Paeariki Johnson to become the first Cook Islands principal in the South Auckland suburb of Otara.
New union president takes over
Saturday 27 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Former Cook Islands Workers Association (CIWA) general secretary Tuaine Maunga has been appointed the new president of the national trade union.
Microscopic threat to our marine ecosystem
Saturday 27 February 2016 | Published in Local
Te Ipukarea Society has been working with the National Environment Service and the Ministry of Agriculture to produce a biosecurity plan for Suwarrow Atoll.
New animal clinic head hits the ground running
Saturday 27 February 2016 | Published in Local
New Esther Honey Foundation Animal Clinic manager Jo Taylor says it’s great to be here in Rarotonga along with her husband Vini.
Agriculture participates in NCD week
Saturday 27 February 2016 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Agriculture will assist the Ministry of Health with its non-communicable disease (NCD) awareness week, starting on Monday.
Your chance to choose tourism winners
Saturday 27 February 2016 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Tourism Industry Council is asking the public to nominate individuals they think have made an outstanding or lifetime contribution to the industry in this country.
Govt goes it alone on Brych Yard wall
Saturday 27 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The authority in charge of the land at Panama where the “Brych Yard” cemetery is located says no family members of anyone buried there have offered to help maintain the crumbling grave sites, and neither would he expect them to.
Fishing base saga continues
Saturday 27 February 2016 | Published in Local
Government needs to be fully transparent over plans to construct a large fishing base on Penrhyn.
Te Atamira o te Ui Ariki
Friday 26 February 2016 | Published in Local
Kua oti te uipaanga a te au ta’unga ‘atu e 14 tei akao ia ratou ki roto ite tarere o te Te Mire ‘Atu no teia mataiti te ka raveia ki roto i to tatou Are Karioi Nui ite po paraparau ra 10 o Ma-ti e tu mai nei.
PM wants quick action on Muri
Friday 26 February 2016 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna wants swifter action on the removal of seaweed in the Muri lagoon, as well as decisive action on other areas of concern in the foreshore area of Ngatangiia.
Help arrives for businesses
Friday 26 February 2016 | Published in Local
Help is on the way for new and existing business owners needing that extra assistance towards learning how to turn their local ventures into flourishing operations.
Shark fishing proves a costly venture
Friday 26 February 2016 | Published in Local
A settlement of $110,000 was received by Government last year by the owners of a foreign-flagged licensed longline fishing vessel found with shark carcasses on board.
ICI workshop looks to the future
Friday 26 February 2016 | Published in Local
In an effort to focus on its priorities for the next five years, the Ministry of Infrastructure Cook Islands (ICI) held a retreat workshop yesterday.
Rainwater harvesting a viable option
Friday 26 February 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Given current climate conditions, rainwater harvesting will soon become a viable option for access to clean water in the Pacific islands, including the Cook Islands.
Vaka Pride contest gains momentum
Thursday 25 February 2016 | Published in Local
The second round of judging in the Vaka Pride competition has been completed, with bonus tally points now being finalised.
Few at meeting, but feedback valued
Thursday 25 February 2016 | Published in Local
A Cabinet-approved presentation was held Monday afternoon at the Princess Ann Hall to allow open discussion on the Tereora College redevelopment plan.
Water shortage gives pupils half-day off
Thursday 25 February 2016 | Published in Local
Nukutere College students knocked off school extra early yesterday after water supplies ran out.
Booklet launch marks a special relationship...
Thursday 25 February 2016 | Published in Local
A beautifully-produced booklet commemorating 50 years of close relationship between the Cook Islands and New Zealand was launched at Ngatipa, the residence of the New Zealand High Commissioner, yesterday evening.
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