Local
New FSC leader has wealth of experience
Saturday 17 October 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
Louise Wittwer will head the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) as its new commissioner from December 21, 2015.
Who is Milan Brych?
Saturday 17 October 2015 | Published in Local
“Cancer man” Milan Brych was born Vlastimil Brych on 11 December 1939 in Czechoslovakia, and is responsible for possibly the biggest medical hoax in New Zealand history.
'Brychyard' controversy continues
Saturday 17 October 2015 | Published in Local
Since the 1970s, successive governments have turned a blind eye to the cemetery commonly known as “the Brychyard,” despite the Cook Islands government allowing controversial doctor Milan Brych to practise cancer treatment in this country, after he was barred from practising in both Australia and New Zealand and labelled as a fraud.
Athletics community mourns tragic loss
Friday 16 October 2015 | Published in Local
The local athletic community is mourning the loss of a well-known and loved athlete from New Zealand, who was killed in a tragic car accident this week.
NZ project to improve airport safety
Thursday 15 October 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Airport Authority has welcomed support from the New Zealand government in launching a two-year Pacific Aeronautical Charting and Procedures (PACP) programme at airports around the country.
Community farewells Papa Taia
Thursday 15 October 2015 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands said a final farewell to a well loved and long-serving member of the community yesterday, Papa Mapu Taia.
MMR offers tasty treats of the sea
Thursday 15 October 2015 | Published in Local
The Ministry of Marine Resources will be offering a free “taste of sashimi” at the Punanga Nui Market Fish Hut this Friday.
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.
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