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Cultural group joins singing legend
Friday 17 April 2015 | Published in Local
The touring Korero Maori Cultural Group has joined the Los Angeles Tahiti Community Cultural Group for a cultural performance exchange.
Outdoor movie will be family- friendly event
Friday 17 April 2015 | Published in Local
Te Ipukarea Society is hosting the free movie night, weather permitting, starting at 6pm and all are welcome to enjoy the alcohol-free event.
New bid to control invasion of pest plants
Friday 17 April 2015 | Published in Local
Following the launch on Tuesday of a bio control agent to bring mile a minute vine under control on Rarotonga, other invasive weeds in the Cook Islands are to be targeted in a $1 million project.
Protest march targets purse seine fishing
Thursday 16 April 2015 | Published in Local
A protest march against purse seine fishing Cook Islands waters will be held in Avarua on Friday April 24.
Puaikura celebrates new learning centre
Thursday 16 April 2015 | Published in Local
Vaka Puaikura has celebrated the opening of a new learning centre dedicated to the preservation of Cook Islands cultural heritage.
Maire industry takes step forward
Wednesday 15 April 2015 | Published in Local
An island council delegation from Mitiaro flew to Rarotonga to meet yesterday with Japanese Ambassador Yasuaki Nogawa and the First Secretary of the Japanese Embassy in Wellington, Reki Katoaki.
Learning centre aims to preserve cultural heritage
Wednesday 15 April 2015 | Published in Local
The custodian of a new learning centre filled with national treasures hopes the project will preserve the cultural heritage of the nation for generations to come.
Fisheries revenue exceeds $10 million
Wednesday 15 April 2015 | Published in Local
Over $10 million in fisheries revenue has been collected by the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) for the financial year to date.
Mile a minute about to meet worst enemy
Wednesday 15 April 2015 | Published in Local
A rapidly-growing vine that is smothering trees and plants all over Rarotonga could be under control in a few years, thanks a combined effort to fight its unrelenting spread.
Petrocean addresses fuel pipe concerns
Wednesday 15 April 2015 | Published in Local
Developers of the controversial plan to construct an over-the-reef pipeline on Rarotonga are working to address public concerns about the proposal.
Sheraton gets the green light – again
Tuesday 14 April 2015 | Published in Local
Developers of the Sheraton hotel have finally given the green light to government that they are ready to revive the derelict Vaimaanga site.
'Fresh start' Demos to choose new leader
Tuesday 14 April 2015 | Published in Local
A new leader of the Democratic Party is expected to be chosen by the end of today, marking a ‘fresh start’ for the party.
Voyagers honour peace fleet leader
Tuesday 14 April 2015 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Voyaging Society has paid tribute to newly-knighted Sir Peter Williams for his role 20 years ago in protesting against France’s nuclear tests in the South Pacific.
Time now to decide about water treatment
Tuesday 14 April 2015 | Published in Local
Over the past few years I have often written a column in this paper giving my opinion on various matters under the heading ‘Fox Shots’ a name conceived by publisher John Woods.
Chaine des Rotisseurs set to wow Cook Islands
Tuesday 14 April 2015 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands is set to become a member of the world’s most prestigious culinary organisation, upping the ante for local cuisine.
Bike accident leaves woman badly injured
Tuesday 14 April 2015 | Published in Local
A 41-YEAR-OLD local woman is in a critical condition in Rarotonga hospital after sustaining serious head injuries in a motorbike accident in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Te Korero Maori make history in Hawaii
Tuesday 14 April 2015 | Published in Local
Te Korero Maori cultural team made history in Hawaii over the weekend.
Petition well received on Mauke
Tuesday 14 April 2015 | Published in Local
The petition against purse seining is being distributed around the outer islands and arrived on Mauke last Thursday.
Locals dig deep to help Vanuatu
Tuesday 14 April 2015 | Published in Local
Cook Islands Red Cross is lending a $30,000 helping hand to its Pacific neighbours in the wake of Cyclone Pam, thanks to the generosity of local donations.
Happy faces at trochus payout
Tuesday 14 April 2015 | Published in Local
The trochus harvest on Aitutaki ended on March 19 and there were a lot of happy faces on Aitutaki when cheques from the trochus harvest were handed out last month.
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