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New leaders for pageant association
Wednesday 1 April 2015 | Published in Local
Miss Cook Islands pageant supporters can expect to see new levels of prestige and professionalism in the event, with a new executive committee elected to steer event operations through to 2016.
Students race clock in tyre-changing contest
Tuesday 31 March 2015 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institute hosted what is believed to be the first ever tyre-changing competition in Rarotonga last Thursday.
Maritime sector thrown a lifesaver
Tuesday 31 March 2015 | Published in Local
The New Zealand Aid Programme yesterday entered into a new partnership with the Cook Islands Government to provide $450,000 for maritime safety initiatives in the Cook Islands.
Rain fails to dampen Easter hunt fun
Tuesday 31 March 2015 | Published in Local
It was like a scene from a Disney movie on Saturday as 14 teams (pictured above) raced around Avarua with a Rotaract Club member in tow, on the hunt for their Easter eggs.
Celebrating sporting success
Tuesday 31 March 2015 | Published in Local
Newly-appointed Minister of Sports Albert Nicholas spent Sunday night celebrating the success of local athletes at the annual sports awards.
Youth scoop top awards
Monday 30 March 2015 | Published in Local
Youth athletes won top honours at last night’s annual Cook Islands Sports and National Olympics Committee’s sports awards.
Memoirs finally launched after 20-year delay
Monday 30 March 2015 | Published in Local
A very special book describing the life of Makea Nui Teremoana Ariki CBE was launched at a special function at the Cook Islands Library and Museum last week.
Solidarity for Vanuatu marks fisheries meeting
Monday 30 March 2015 | Published in Local
Pacific Fisheries officials may have spent last week in deep debate about what’s happening to stop Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing in our ocean, but their minds were never far from the rehabilitation and recovery efforts taking place in Vanuatu.
Anniversary could spark flag debate
Monday 30 March 2015 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands could get a new national flag one day, but it is unlikely to be anytime soon.
Fisherman speaks out
Saturday 28 March 2015 | Published in Local
A local fisherman now living in New Zealand has spoken out against the growth of purse seine fishing in Cook Islands waters.
Te Mato Vai ring mains over the halfway point
Saturday 28 March 2015 | Published in Local
The laying of the new water ring mains around Rarotonga as part of the $64 million Te Mato Vai project is now more than 50 per cent complete and at the present rate of progress all of the new pipe will be in the ground by the end of this year.
Drowning investigation continues
Friday 27 March 2015 | Published in Local
An investigation into the death last week of Argentinean commercial diver Hernan Rikkers, 30, is continuing.
Much-loved leader's memoirs launched
Friday 27 March 2015 | Published in Local
Friends and family of the late Makea Nui Teremoana Ariki and supporters of the Cook Islands Library & Museum Society met at Taputapuatea on Wednesday morning to launch the memoirs of the late, beloved Ariki of Te Au-o-tonga.
Longliner charters leave fresh fish in short supply
Friday 27 March 2015 | Published in Local
Fresh fish has been in short supply on Rarotonga this week.
Popular club all about service
Thursday 26 March 2015 | Published in Local
It’s all about ‘Service over Self’, and for over 20 years that has been the motto that has guided members of Rotaract Rarotonga while they have completed a huge variety of community service projects in Rarotonga and the Pa Enua.
Future of school lies with Puna
Wednesday 25 March 2015 | Published in Local
The fate of Apii Nikao lies in the hands of Prime Minister Henry Puna. A positive decision by Puna will be seen as an important leap forward in the Apii Nikao rebuild saga that has been described by outraged community members as akin to an aftermath of a cyclone.
Urgent meeting to push marine park project
Wednesday 25 March 2015 | Published in Local
An urgent meeting between the Prime Minister and Heads of Ministries is being held today to attempt to push forward the Marae Moana marine park project.
Yellowfin decline sparks concerns
Wednesday 25 March 2015 | Published in Local
Recreational fishermen are catching less yellowfin tuna this year, sparking concern that purse seine fishing is having an impact on local fish stocks.
Purse seining not to blame: MMR head
Wednesday 25 March 2015 | Published in Local
Ministry of Marine Resources secretary Ben Ponia says complaints that fewer fish are being caught by local fishermen can’t be blamed on purse seining activities in Cook Islands waters.
Regal visitor might call again in the future
Wednesday 25 March 2015 | Published in Local
The excursion manager for the cruise ship Queen Victoria which called at Rarotonga on Sunday had a great time on the island and wants to organise regular visits from the luxurious Cunard Line vessel.
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