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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.
Contest winners have no shortage of milk...
Friday 18 March 2016 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Trading Corporation Limited (CITC) supermarket officially handed over 52 cartons of Anchor milk to the winners of one of its promotions earlier this week.
Cook Islands popular at US adventure show
Friday 18 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Cook Islands was a favoured destination at the Trade and Adventure Show at the Santa Clara Convention Centre in Santa Clara, Francisco.
Big day for tivaivai group soon
Friday 18 March 2016 | Published in Local
A group of artists on Rarotonga is looking forward for the opening of their new hut at the Punanga Nui market.
New airline service 'well-received'
Friday 18 March 2016 | Published in Local
Jetstar’s new Rarotonga service has been well-received by holidaymakers looking for an affordable way to travel to the Cook Islands, a spokesman for the airline says.
Sustainability 'paramount' says PM
Friday 18 March 2016 | Published in Local
Prime minister Henry Puna says while it’s difficult to fathom the “mishmash” of the Opposition’s thinking on the issue, he has made it clear many times that the management and future sustainability of the tuna resource in Cook Islands waters is paramount.
Show promises night of glitz and glamour
Thursday 17 March 2016 | Published in Local
Some say it may cause needless controversy, some say it’s a complete abomination, while others say this is the 21st century and it’s absolutely fabulous.
Night market aims to encourage businesses
Thursday 17 March 2016 | Published in Local
ABOUT 25 vendors are expected to take part in the Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB) Tropical Easter night market scheduled to take place at Punanga Nui Market on Thursday, March 24.
Art and architecture in the spotlight
Thursday 17 March 2016 | Published in Local
There could be no more fitting memorial to late Cook Islands artist and educator Ian George than the beautiful new publication that is dedicated to him.
Paradise in the park at Pasifika
Thursday 17 March 2016 | Published in Local
The biggest Pacific island festival in the entire southern hemisphere came to a close on Sunday March 13.
MPs to learn about committee's work
Thursday 17 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The 24 Members of the Parliament will attend a workshop on the Public Accounts Committee next week.
Containers to be checked for serious pest
Thursday 17 March 2016 | Published in Local
A large number of shipping containers will be inspected by Biosecurity Service Cook Islands at Avatiu Port today in an effort to calm biosecurity fears over a serious agricultural pest.
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