Local
Family farming at World Food Day
Friday 17 October 2014 | Published in Local
Family farming is the theme of today’s World Food Day to be held at the Punanga Nui Market from 10am onwards.
MMR support World Food Day
Thursday 16 October 2014 | Published in Local
In support of World Food Day, the Ministry of Marine Resources (MMR) will have four booths at the Punanga Nui market, organised by the Ministry of Agriculture.
Junior volunteer vets share the love for animals
Wednesday 15 October 2014 | Published in Local
It’s not typical to see two young girls sacrificing school holiday fun for animals but that’s exactly what two St Joseph School students are up these school holidays.
Otago to sets sail for NZ
Wednesday 15 October 2014 | Published in Local
After a brief stop in Rarotonga to stock up on some supplies and offer crew some shore leave, the HMNZS Otago is set to return to New Zealand after a lengthy mission at sea.
Local detective recieves regional award
Wednesday 15 October 2014 | Published in Local
During the opening ceremony of the 43rd Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police Conference, Cook Islands law enforcement officers were recognised for their leadership.
Cook Islands talent echoes in NZ song comp
Wednesday 15 October 2014 | Published in Local
A calm, soft pitch and a passion for music resonated in Selina Vainerere-Patia’s winning song Etama. Patia won the Cook Islands section as part of Unitec’s Pacific Song Writing Competition held in Auckland, New Zealand.
Dog control campaign heads to the villages
Wednesday 15 October 2014 | Published in Local
Dog control officer Don Tua will be rolling out his dog campaign through the villages on the island starting with Takuvaine on October 20.
Prestigious dinner held for pearls
Monday 13 October 2014 | Published in Local
200 residents came out to the ‘Marina Long Table Dinner’ to make a toast to the Cook Islands pearl industry on Saturday evening.
Local tenor prepares for music school
Saturday 11 October 2014 | Published in Local
Promising young opera singer Ridge Ponini is one step closer to realising his dream after being accepted to study music at Otago University.
Pacific Resort group scoops six major awards
Saturday 11 October 2014 | Published in Local
Pacific Resort Hotel Group (PRHG) is in celebration mode once again after all three of its Cook Islands properties were honoured at the 21st annual World Travel Awards, capturing six major awards on a special night for the hotel management company.
Giving spirit
Friday 10 October 2014 | Published in Local
Marie Frances of the Te Vaerua Community Rehabilitation Inc. gratefully accepted a donation of $10,000 from Munokoa Purea on behalf of the Cook Islands Disabled Society.
Cook Islands Police Service makes its mark in Pacific Policing
Friday 10 October 2014 | Published in Local
In recent years the Cook Islands Police Service has been recognised as one of the best police services in the Pacific.
Donation helps to tell Cyclone Martin story
Thursday 9 October 2014 | Published in Local
he National Council of Women has donated $1000 to help fund the production, publication, and distribution of a book about Cyclone Martin, expected to be in circulation by the end of this year.
Public urged to conserve water
Thursday 9 October 2014 | Published in Local
The recent dry spell has seen a drop in the water levels at all 12 water intakes on Rarotonga prompting the water management division to urge the public to conserve water where possible.
Huanan defends local operations
Thursday 9 October 2014 | Published in Local
Company estimates to spend $1.4miillion locally
Decorate a bra for breast cancer awareness
Wednesday 8 October 2014 | Published in Local
Get creative this month for breast cancer awareness and bedazzle a bra!
CINSF to hold general meeting
Saturday 4 October 2014 | Published in Local
The COOK ISLANDS National Superannuation Fund is holding a General Meeting for CINSF Members on the 28th of October 2014 at the Sinai Hall in Avarua at 4:30pm.
Tourism growth needs investment: Crocombe
Saturday 4 October 2014 | Published in Local
“Tourism has the potential to deliver on the aspirations of the Cook Islands people if handled correctly.”
Long table dinner will dazzle
Saturday 4 October 2014 | Published in Local
A NUMBER of countries around the world produce black pearls, but an upcoming, one-of-a-kind event will definitely be setting the Cook Islands apart from the rest.
Fun, food galore at school gala
Saturday 4 October 2014 | Published in Local
IT SEEMED like the entire island turned out to make the most of the food, fun and wicked prizes at the Apii Te Uki Ou Gala yesterday afternoon.
« Previous 1 … 489 490 491 492 493 494 495 496 497 … 713 Next »