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More women flee violence
Wednesday 14 October 2015 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands women’s counselling centre has seen 150 women walk through their doors in the last six months wearing the emotional and physical bruises of domestic violence.
No letup for Bluesky on TV issue
Wednesday 14 October 2015 | Published in Local
Mervin Communications Ltd is standing by its demand for Telecom Cook Islands/Bluesky to stop broadcasting Moana TV television content because the latter, a Samoa entity, doesn’t have a Cook Islands TV broadcast license.
Signs boost profile of Creative Centre
Wednesday 14 October 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Creative Centre has received a major boost in its bid to increase awareness of its presence in the community.
Arts and crafts help to keep minds sharp
Wednesday 14 October 2015 | Published in Local
The elderly, the stressed and the mentally ill on Aitutaki received some much-needed support this month.
Australian grants support projects
Wednesday 14 October 2015 | Published in Local
A new round of funding from Australia has opened in the Cook Islands, with grants of up to NZ$10,000 available.
'Red Cross Charlie' here to save
Tuesday 13 October 2015 | Published in Local
For Charlie Numanga, a tragic road accident on Rarotonga in the early 80s inspired a long-time passion for saving lives and easing suffering.
Fijians celebrate independence day
Monday 12 October 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Rain failed to dampen the spirited Fijians who put on a colourful display to liven up a dull Saturday at St Joseph School.
Animals neglected
Monday 12 October 2015 | Published in Local
While tourists and locals run around laughing and playing tag, a number of animals tethered at the Vaimaanga hotel site suffer day after day without food and water.
Esther Honey celebrate 20 years of care
Monday 12 October 2015 | Published in Local
The Esther Honey Foundation is celebrating 20 years of care in the Cook Islands, which has seen much-needed treatment for more than 42,000 animals over two decades.
Girl Guide handbook for a new generation
Monday 12 October 2015 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Girl Guide Association was excited to receive special training on a new handbook for brownies, guides and rangers last week.
Bluesky defends licensing status
Monday 12 October 2015 | Published in Local
Bluesky have hit back at a Friday call from a local business for them to “turn the TV service off,” and are assuring the public they are in fact fully licensed.
Art for economic independence…
Monday 12 October 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Creativity with a difference is what the Vaine Angaanga Toa group is all about.
Fijians mark independence
Saturday 10 October 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Members of the Cook Islands Fijian community will celebrate their country’s 45th Independence Day today at St Joseph School.
'Turn the TV service off,' Bluesky told
Friday 9 October 2015 | Published in Local
A small Cook Islands broadcasting company has told Bluesky to stop broadcasting its television service because the telecommunications provider doesn’t have a television broadcasting licence.
Landowners need better protection, says Turepu
Friday 9 October 2015 | Published in Local
Initiating a moratorium on occupation right applications being heard in the Land Court would be a sensible temporary solution while the important land issue is being addressed by the three Rarotonga vaka.
Waste problem out of hand
Friday 9 October 2015 | Published in Local
WATSAN is urging the community to be more responsible with the way they dispose of their rubbish, as a mountain of food and recyclable waste builds at the landfill.
Visitor numbers continue to grow
Friday 9 October 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Visitor arrival figures for August took a slight dip from the previous month, but still recorded growth compared to the same period last year.
Chicken killings raise dog issues
Thursday 8 October 2015 | Published in Local
A local man is fed up with the growing dog problem on the island following several attacks on his chickens.
Cheaper LPG gas available now
Thursday 8 October 2015 | Published in Local
After a two-month delay in implementation, a new Price Order has been released for LPG gas, bringing overall price reductions.
New air service next year
Wednesday 7 October 2015 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Tourism has proven that the sky is no limit to economic growth with the announcement of a ground-breaking new partnership with Jetstar.
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