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Tongareva says 'no' to delegation
Monday 7 March 2016 | Published in Local
Tongareva (Penrhyn) has issued a firm “no” to sea bed mining, purse-seining and fishing hub proposal – and even the idea of a police patrol boat base on the island.
Police target drink driving
Monday 7 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Police continued their road safety campaign over the weekend targeting speed, drunk drivers, underage driving and disqualified drivers.
Church team lends hand to good cause
Saturday 5 March 2016 | Published in Local
A six member team led by Bishop Tutai Pere from the Apostolic Church, left Rarotonga last Tuesday evening to join in with the volunteer help services in Fiji.
Great start to school year at St Joseph's
Saturday 5 March 2016 | Published in Local
With 2016 school term well under way, teachers at St Joseph’s Primary school are pleased with the progress it has made so far.
Composers' contest epic display of musical talent
Saturday 5 March 2016 | Published in Local
With less than one week to go before “Te Mire Atu 2016,” the county’s first annual cultural event of the year, the Ministry of Cultural development confirms that it will be an epic display of true Cook Islands musical talent.
Cooking secrets revealed
Saturday 5 March 2016 | Published in Local
Day two of the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute’s Cook like a Boss course was held at CITTI’s Ngatangiia campus on Thursday evening. It revealed more of the little secret techniques all cooks need to know when cooking a delicious meal.
Age no barrier to starting business
Saturday 5 March 2016 | Published in Local
If anyone tells you that you are too young to go into business, don’t listen to them
These products will be the real thing...
Saturday 5 March 2016 | Published in Local
Cook Island’s based vendors set to depart for what’s touted as the biggest Pacific festival in the hemisphere, met last week at the Business Trade and Investment Board office to discuss preparations for the event
Catholic women host special day of prayer
Saturday 5 March 2016 | Published in Local
Each year on the first Thursday in March, Cook Islands Women’s Christian Church groups throughout the country join a worldwide movement of Christian women to observe a day of prayer.
Programme ends in the south
Saturday 5 March 2016 | Published in Local
Cook Islands National Council of Women’s Violence Against Women (VAW) coordinator Taputukura Mariri and Justice of the Peace Teva Simiona have completed a one-month advocacy programme in the Southern Group islands.
Gender equality steps up in the Cook Islands
Saturday 5 March 2016 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands has witnessed some important improvements in the rights of women and girls and their participation more equally in the development and growth of the nation over the last 50 years. Comparing with global gender indicators, the Cook Islands has been tracking above average in education and health services to women.
Bank makes security high priority
Saturday 5 March 2016 | Published in Local
Bank of the South Pacific (BSP) country manager David Street says the bank is taking all necessary action to protect its customers.
Social Impact Fund evaluation
Saturday 5 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Social Impact Fund (SIF) will undergo evaluation to determine the future of the fund which helps meet the needs affecting the vulnerable members of the community.
Opposition claims 'patronising'
Saturday 5 March 2016 | Published in Local
Opposition claims that the government was on a time and money-wasting exercise doing northern group fisheries consultations this week is insulting to the people of the Pae Tokerau, says Finance minister Mark Brown.
Call to ditch fishing petition
Saturday 5 March 2016 | Published in Local
Up to 100 Manihikians have apparently called for government to withdraw the anti-purse seining petition from Parliament by government.
Too many children overweight, says Glassie
Saturday 5 March 2016 | Published in Local
About 43 per cent of the nation’s children are overweight.
Another chance to see photo show
Friday 4 March 2016 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Cultural Development’s Historical Photographic Exhibition opening yesterday was such a big success that it will remain open longer today, to give more people the opportunity to see it.
Artist's bid to curb violence
Friday 4 March 2016 | Published in Local
Samoan artist and designer Talia Pau will be on Rarotonga this Sunday for the One Million Stars to End Violence project.
Rent a plate and help protect the island
Friday 4 March 2016 | Published in Local
In a bid to help protect the island’s environment, a new fundraising effort has begun at the Muri Night market.
Puaikura wins big in Vaka Pride
Friday 4 March 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Vaka Puaikura once again scooped the major prize in the second round of the Vaka Pride contest when the results were announced yesterday.
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