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French students impressed
Saturday 18 July 2015 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Local
Rarotonga Hospital is hosting four medical students from Paris, in France.
Students fly flag with pride
Saturday 18 July 2015 | Published in Local
Rarotonga Primary and Secondary students and students on the island from the Pa Enua will be waving their island pride during the Te Maeva Nui celebrations with the mini Cook Islands flag donated by Rotaract Rarotonga.
News flashback to the 1980s
Saturday 18 July 2015 | Published in Local
Cook Islands News was hit with a fascinating blast from the past when a long-time Rarotonga resident brought in scrapbooks filled with newspaper articles from the 80s.
More visitors here, ready for big event
Saturday 18 July 2015 | Published in Local
Teams from Penrhyn and Rakahanga received a warm welcome from over a hundred people who came out to greet the Northern Group islanders here for Te Maeva Nui celebrations.
Confusion over fees
Saturday 18 July 2015 | Published in Health
The cost of health fees for expatriate workers is still causing confusion, weeks after cabinet passed the new National Health Services Fee Schedule on July 1.
Controversial cars arrive
Saturday 18 July 2015 | Published in Politics
Fresh off the boat, 20 new Hyundai vehicles worth $600,000 have arrived on Rarotonga ready to ferry around VIPs at Te Maeva Nui celebrations.
Ex-minister's case postponed
Saturday 18 July 2015 | Published in Politics
Lawyers involved in a case against a former government minister have asked for the matter to be deferred until a later date.
Cold snap has locals reaching for jerseys
Saturday 18 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
July is turning into the coldest month of the year on Rarotonga – so far.
Weather stations
Saturday 18 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
The Cook Islands Meteorological Service is vetting tenders received for the installation of automatic weather stations on all inhabited islands.
Police call for community support
Friday 17 July 2015 | Published in Crime
Police are calling for a community effort to curb crime and warn their visibility will be higher ahead of Te Maeva Nui celebrations next week.
Food safety a concern, says Health
Friday 17 July 2015 | Published in Health
With the Te Maeva Nui celebrations coming up, the Ministry of Health is getting concerned about the way food is served.
New pharmacy warehouse safer
Friday 17 July 2015 | Published in Health
Health officials and staff gathered at Rarotonga hospital on Wednesday to witness the official opening of a new pharmacy warehouse, Are Vairakau.
Parliament crowded for Apii Nikao pupils' visit
Friday 17 July 2015 | Published in Politics
“What does the Prime Minister do” was just one of many questions asked by budding young politicians at a special tour of Parliament on Wednesday.
Cancer checks for Pa Enua women
Friday 17 July 2015 | Published in Health
Women from the pa enua who are in Rarotonga at the moment and who are over 40 years old, are being encouraged to take the opportunity to have breast checks while they are here.
Small turnout mars contest
Friday 17 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Cook Islands Game Fishing Club is hoping for a better turnout in the Gary Parlour Wahoo Contest next month following a disappointing turnout in an earlier competition.
Smoking ban is on the cards
Friday 17 July 2015 | Published in Health
Smoking inside bars, restaurants, workplaces, schools, buses and cars could soon be completely banned in the Cook Islands.
Health celebrates milestone
Friday 17 July 2015 | Published in Health
A brand new pharmacy warehouse was opened next to the Rarotonga Hospital yesterday morning.
New era for mental health care
Friday 17 July 2015 | Published in Health
A new era of mental health care is emerging in the Cook Islands, with the passing of the first-ever national mental health policy in Cabinet on Tuesday.
Funds available for community projects
Friday 17 July 2015 | Published in Local
Up to $100,000 in funding is now available for the next financial year to support community related development projects.
Eye in the sky next best thing to flying
Friday 17 July 2015 | Published in Local
Under the watchful eyes of his colleagues, Ngateina Rani looks totally in control as he flies his drone around the Te Atukura grounds next to the Office of the Prime Minister in Avarua, Rarotonga.
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