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Golfers raise a record $25,000
Wednesday 18 November 2015 | Published in Local
Saturday’s annual Bob Boyd Golf Ambrose, raffle and auction resulted in a record $25,000 being raised for the Rotary’s community, health and youth projects.
Set sail for quiz night
Wednesday 18 November 2015 | Published in Local
Locals’ general knowledge will put to the test tonight in a quiz night aimed at raising funds for an important junior sailing trip.
Carving tribute to Daniel
Wednesday 18 November 2015 | Published in Local
The Matariki Maori Art exhibition showcases one of the last major works of a talented young carver who sadly passed away before his full potential could be reached.
Yes, it's that time again!
Wednesday 18 November 2015 | Published in Local
The 15 lively individuals at Rotaract Rarotonga are once again dusting off their Christmas antlers and cherry stockings in readiness for yet another magical Christmas event, but this time with a “Grinch” theme.
Fuel prices reduced
Tuesday 17 November 2015 | Published in Local
The Price Tribunal has announced price reductions in all three fuel commodities - petrol, diesel and LPG.
Purse seine protest gets the green light
Tuesday 17 November 2015 | Published in Local
Rain or shine concerned locals are set to march towards their goal of a purse seining free Cook Islands this Saturday.
Art show focuses on turtle
Tuesday 17 November 2015 | Published in Local
Nine artists were invited to participate in an exhibition focussing on the turtle, the Honu or the Onu, now taking place at Rarotonga’s national museum.
MMR trying to mislead, says Allsworth
Tuesday 17 November 2015 | Published in Local
Manihiki islanders have confirmed that no consultations on the EU purse seining agreement have been held with them yet.
Leaders add weight to fishing protest
Tuesday 17 November 2015 | Published in Local
Traditional leaders of the Koutu Nui have thrown their weight behind NGOs and community groups opposed to granting the European Union four purse seining licenses to fish in Cook Islands waters.
Just two months left for Esther Honey
Tuesday 17 November 2015 | Published in Local
The community has come out swinging against the government move to turf out the Esther Honey Foundation from its current location.
Couple drown in kayaking tragedy
Tuesday 17 November 2015 | Published in Local
A German couple’s Rarotongan holiday turned to tragedy after their bodies were found in the Papua passage in Vaimaanga on Sunday afternoon.
Prime Minister back on The Rock
Monday 16 November 2015 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna will be shaking off his sea legs when he arrives back on Rarotonga tomorrow, returning from a voyage around the outer islands.
Commitment honoured
Monday 16 November 2015 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Government has made good on their commitment to the Miss Pacific Islands pageant by confirming $20,000 in sponsorship for the event.
No gag quite big enough for this media mogul
Monday 16 November 2015 | Published in Local
It just doesn’t seem to sit right, doesn’t it? What I am talking about is the George Pitt “gagging” order.
Working for a cleaner environment
Monday 16 November 2015 | Published in Local
The annual Bank of the South Pacific Go Green Campaign was a huge success amongst schools in the Cook Islands on Friday.
Search on for missing kayakers off Vaimaanga
Monday 16 November 2015 | Published in Local
Two people are missing after a kayaking trip reportedly went wrong in Vaimaanga yesterday afternoon.
Govt shuts down on info release
Monday 16 November 2015 | Published in Local
Recent events indicate the government is increasingly tightening the release of information to the public – this time information related to travel by the prime minister over the last 12 months.
New protest at fishing deal planned
Monday 16 November 2015 | Published in Local
With another multi-million dollar fishing deal about to be signed with the EU, the people of the Cook Islands are set to wave their placards and banners against purse seine fishing in another protest march against the government.
The lady arrives late
Monday 16 November 2015 | Published in Local
Doubt cast on safety of Paris trip
Monday 16 November 2015 | Published in Local
Plans for Prime Minister Henry Puna and a team of climate change officials to attend a UN conference in Paris are being re-evaluated in the light of the catastrophic terrorist attack on Paris. (Full story on page 10.)
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