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Empowering women, one at a time
Thursday 8 August 2013 | Published in Local
The community should create a safe environment for women in order for them to be able to seek justice.
Kwai waits for more cargo
Thursday 8 August 2013 | Published in Local
Hawaiian shipping vessel Kwai will be at Avatiu Harbour until tomorrow, awaiting more cargo.
Cooks gifts nodule to ISA
Wednesday 7 August 2013 | Published in Local
As part of the International Seabed Authority Assembly (ISA) a polymetallic nodule was presented by Cook Islands seabed minerals authority commissioner Paul Lynch.
French teacher on the way
Wednesday 7 August 2013 | Published in Local
The Alliance Francaise of Rarotonga signed an agreement with the ministry of education for a voluntary language assistant from New Caledonia to teach in the Cooks from next month.
Cookies on the move
Wednesday 7 August 2013 | Published in Local
A small group of Cook Islands expat workers in Honiara, Solomon Islands, gathered on the last Friday in July for a kaikai farewell to Janice Spalding (nee Pearson).
Free parasite treatments for Raro's cats and dogs
Tuesday 6 August 2013 | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Society for the Protection of Cruelty to Animals (CISPCA) will be giving out $5000 worth of parasite worm and flea treatments on Rarotonga.
Robots in the classroom
Tuesday 6 August 2013 | Published in Local
The creation and use of energy has been one of many important subjects being taught at Vaitau Primary School in Aitutaki this year.
Return to Rarotonga
Saturday 3 August 2013 | Published in Local
Cook Islander Tite Tamarangi hadn’t been to Te Maeva Nui since she was five years old.
Food imports highlight agriculture opportunities
Saturday 3 August 2013 | Published in Local
Data provided by the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) highlights potential areas for food import substitution – a frequently cited goal of agriculture ministry policy makers.
Exciting opportunity for Omoka School
Saturday 3 August 2013 | Published in Local
Students at Omoka School have benefitted from a number of new programmes and donations received this year, and also have the opportunity to win an academic prize donated by Telecom Cook Islands.
From a seedling to a profit-laden tree
Friday 2 August 2013 | Published in Local
It started with the desire to do something different – and now a family crafts business has taken on a life of its own.
BCI provides help for Are Pa Metua
Friday 2 August 2013 | Published in Local
Are Pa Metua has received close to $2000 thanks to the Bank of Cook Islands (BCI).
Mauke plans bold project
Thursday 1 August 2013 | Published in Local
A bold project is in the works for the island of Mauke to revive the agriculture industry and bring the people back to the island.
Driver's licence law under consideration
Thursday 1 August 2013 | Published in Local
Officials are considering changing the law to make it easier for tourists to drive in the Cooks.
On the horizon
Wednesday 31 July 2013 | Published in Local
A vibrant rainbow graced the Rarotonga horizon as the Hawaiian shipping vessel Kwai pulled into Avatiu Harbour on Monday.
Murder mystery on the high seas
Wednesday 31 July 2013 | Published in Local
Nine Indonesian crew members have been arrested after the dramatic interception of a runaway Taiwanese fishing vessel in Cook Islands waters.
Mammography machine donated to Raro
Wednesday 31 July 2013 | Published in Local
Early detection is the key to combating cancer and at the Rarotonga hospital, the donation of a mammography screening machine will go a long way in doing just that.
Kwai returns to Rarotonga
Wednesday 31 July 2013 | Published in Local
The Hawaiian shipping vessel Kwai has returned to Rarotonga after a visit to the northern group.
Market day for float parade
Tuesday 30 July 2013 | Published in Local
Local villagers joined in the celebrations at Te Maeva Nui, with the regular Takuvaine and Tutakimoa Market Day providing nourishment for those who attended the float parade yesterday.
Squid fishing trials promising
Monday 29 July 2013 | Published in Local
The first trial fishing for deep sea squid is off to a promising start according to the Ministry of Marine Resources.
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