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Worried wait for wave
Friday 18 September 2015 | Published in Local
It was all hands on deck across the country during the tsunami warning on Wednesday night as Cook Islanders banded together to stay safe during the anxious wait.
Reunion tickets in hot demand
Friday 18 September 2015 | Published in Local
If you don’t yet have a ticket for the Rotaract Black and White Reunion, you’d better be in quickly.
Concentration's the key…
Friday 18 September 2015 | Published in Local
Concentration is essential when you’re working in the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute kitchen, and aspiring chef Stephanie Tua displayed plenty of it as she prepared local produce for the student-led “Kai Reka” restaurant this week.
Visitors treated to island's best views
Friday 18 September 2015 | Published in Local
Visiting teachers from Australia were treated to some of the best views on Rarotonga last weekend, with a guided walk by the St Joseph’s Scout Troop.
Peace Day promotes partnerships, dignity
Thursday 17 September 2015 | Published in Local
A day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples, is just around the corner.
Lack of water closes college
Wednesday 16 September 2015 | Published in Local
Tereora College students got to leave school early yesterday after water was cut off to the national secondary school.
Task force to speed up delayed park timeline
Wednesday 16 September 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The timeline set by the task force working on the proposed Marae Moana Marine Park has met with more delays, prompting efforts by the taskforce to speed up the process by holding more regular meetings.
Web workshop back by popular demand
Tuesday 15 September 2015 | Published in Local
With internet use in the Cook Islands growing rapidly, local IT specialist Tim Nubono says knowing how to stay safe online is becoming more important.
Quiz night to aid dog-desexing project
Tuesday 15 September 2015 | Published in Local
Calling all rugby enthusiasts, quiz fanatics and animal lovers who are up for a night of Rugby World Cup-themed fun and trivia.
Bluesky pressure pays off
Monday 14 September 2015 | Published in Local
Bluesky has made changes to their “anytime” postpaid mobile phone call plans and all mobile plans will now permanently have additional value added to them, says the company’s chief operating officer, Ngatama Aniterea.
Company mostly owned by foreigners
Monday 14 September 2015 | Published in Local
It has become evident that the Cook Islands government not only entered into a contract with a company that did not exist at the time – it also advanced tens of thousands to a company owned mostly by foreigners.
Drinking water flows in Matavera
Friday 11 September 2015 | Published in Local
Precious drinking vai will now be flowing for the people of Matavera thanks to the generosity of the Cook Foundation.
New Zealand promises free TV content
Thursday 10 September 2015 | Published in Local
Local free-to-air broadcasters have welcomed New Zealand’s move to provide high quality television content, including high-level rugby coverage, for free from early next year.
Te Mato Vai 'well on track'
Tuesday 8 September 2015 | Published in Local
Stage one of the Te Mato Vai project is well on track, to the extent that nearly half of the Chinese workforce has gone home and won’t be coming back.
Move to form labour programme
Tuesday 8 September 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Cook Islands is taking major steps towards establishing a national labour programme after becoming the 186th member of the International Labour Organisation in June this year.
Tribute to a truly great man
Tuesday 8 September 2015 | Published in Local
This tribute to the late Harry Napa was written by his long-time friend Tou Unuia of Atiu. He provides insight into the life of a highly respected and influential man, who packed a huge number of accomplishments into a busy and well-lived life.
Cook Islands artists on cultural exchange
Saturday 5 September 2015 | Published in Local
Six senior artists from the Cook Islands specialising in heritage artforms will visit Aotearoa New Zealand next week as part of an annual Creative New Zealand cultural exchange programme with the Pacific Islands.
Inside the mind of a great man
Saturday 5 September 2015 | Published in Local
This beautiful tribute to the late Harry Napa was written by Rachel Reeves, whose grandmother Pauline, was Harry’s wife for 38 years. Rachel is the author of the book “Matini” the story of Cyclone Martin which devastated the island in 1997.
Mamas love Muri mini market
Friday 4 September 2015 | Published in Local
The large new sheltered verandah at Muri Meeting House is bound to become a favourite meeting place now that local mamas can have their own “mini market.”
Cook Islands Maori goes digital
Friday 4 September 2015 | Published in Local
The nation took a big leap towards preserving the Maori language this week, with the launch of the new Cook Islands Maori Dictionary mobile application.
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