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Emergency planning exercise held

Thursday 30 October 2014 | Published in Local

Local stakeholders participated in a mock emergency training exercise to bolster the nation’s capabilities when responding to serious events.

Nuku celebrates arrival of the Gospel

Wednesday 29 October 2014 | Published in Local

On Monday, October 27, Members of the six Ekalesia on the island gathered together to celebrate, perform, and most of all acknowledge the arrival of the Gospel to the Cook Islands.

'Wonder Bra' wins awareness comp

Tuesday 28 October 2014 | Published in Local

Raising funds for the Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation and promoting awareness about breast cancer was the central message of the Knickers in a Twist bra competition.

Sheraton re-development progressing

Saturday 25 October 2014 | Published in Local

Thel latest incarnation of plans to re-develop the overgrown site of the failed Sheraton hotel project in Vaimaanga are moving along through government bureaucracy.

CIFWA targets youth involvement

Saturday 25 October 2014 | Published in Local

Events with more youth involvement is a goal the Cook Islands Family Welfare (CIFWA) is working on with financial support – events for youth are shaping up.

Creative residency set to celebrate local musicians

Saturday 25 October 2014 | Published in Local

Motone Productions Creative Artists Residency for multi-disciplinary artists in the Cook Islands will commence at the start of November.

Tropical Christmas theme close to home

Saturday 25 October 2014 | Published in Local

PARENTS, to avoid the pre- Christmas mayhem now will be a great time to get your costumes prepared for Rotaract’s annual Christmas in the Market event.

Water safety prevention, education on the agenda

Friday 24 October 2014 | Published in Local

Lives have been saved in the last year because of the active support of the Cook Islands Water Safety and Surf Life Saving Council who have been in operation for a year now.

Humour used to help tackle youth issues

Thursday 23 October 2014 | Published in Local

Kiwi Comedian Mike King has bee delivering barrels of laughs on the island to help raise funds for Te Vaerua Community Rehabilitation.

Wonder Bra' a work of art

Thursday 23 October 2014 | Published in Local

Bra-lliant creations!

Wednesday 22 October 2014 | Published in Local

Colourful and creative bras, all to raise awareness of breast cancer, have been entered in for the Think Pink Bra Competition.

Marine staff get cooking

Wednesday 22 October 2014 | Published in Local

Ministry of Marine Resources staff got cooking at the World Food Day market last Friday.

Volunteer brigade better protected

Wednesday 22 October 2014 | Published in Local

Members of the invaluable Puaikura Volunteer Fire Brigade are now better protected to fight fires.

Donation arrives at 'perfect time' for Creative Centre staff and students

Wednesday 22 October 2014 | Published in Local

Creative centre’s adult students, staff and volunteers will be enjoying their newly refurbished veranda by the end of this week all thanks to CITC Building Centre and Rotary Club of Rarotonga.

NGOs receive Social Impact Funds

Tuesday 21 October 2014 | Published in Local

Twelve non-government organisations signed on to receive grants through the Social Impact Fund (SIF) yesterday for projects that will make a significant impact on the wellbeing of vulnerable people and villages in the community.

Schools in after holiday fun

Tuesday 21 October 2014 | Published in Local

After two weeks of fun in the sun – Cook Islands school students returned to their classrooms and school work.

Family farming the way forward

Saturday 18 October 2014 | Published in Local

Local produce sold out quickly at the Punanga Nui Market yesterday for World Food Day.

Candyland Spring Ball benefits pa enua

Saturday 18 October 2014 | Published in Local

Dazzling costumes, spectacular Candy Land themed decorations made for an exciting atmosphere at the Aotearoa Centre last Saturday for the Candy Land Junior Spring Ball.

Nu money helps with school lunches

Friday 17 October 2014 | Published in Local

11-year old Viorangi Kite from Arorangi School and her 9-year old brother Benjamin Kite have made close to $200 in lunch money these school holidays from selling nu.