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Rugby stars fundraise island-style
Tuesday 9 June 2015 | Published in Education
Cook Islands scholarship students at Rangiora High School outside of Christchurch are doing their part to promote their home island as a holiday spot for locals.
Raui signs lift awareness
Monday 8 June 2015 | Published in Local
Raui signs are going up around the island to re-establish traditional lagoon conservation zones.
Missing pair found after two-day search
Monday 8 June 2015 | Published in Local
Manihiki residents on the northern group island are saying prayers of gratitude after two missing fishermen were spotted late on Sunday afternoon after being missing for nearly two days.
Tourism eyes potential for eco-tourism
Monday 8 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
THE COOK Islands Tourism Corporation is taking a close look at the future of ‘blue’ eco-tourism – tourism involving a myriad of water-based activities.
Matavera cleanup to celebrate World Oceans Day
Monday 8 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
THE Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) will mark the World Oceans Day today by cleaning the beach in Matavera.
You can have both, says NZ academic
Monday 8 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A DOCTORAL student at Auckland University's department of Politics and International Relations says he doesn't see why Cook Islands cannot retain New Zealand citizenship and still become a member of the UN.
Mamas and papas go digital with aid of high tech devices
Monday 8 June 2015 | Published in Outer Islands
Mamas and papas on Rakahanga and Manihiki got into the ‘tech zone’ earlier this month with a computer tablet training workshop.
Living costs blamed for fat problem
Monday 8 June 2015 | Published in Health
Expensive fruits and vegetables, and low salaries are issues fuelling the obesity epidemic in the Cook Islands.
Marches out, but no backdown
Monday 8 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
THE GREY Power organisation has decided not to hold any more protest marches but will not back down in its fight against Government’s decision to continue back-taxing New Zealand pensioners.
Whopper win for local pair
Monday 8 June 2015 | Published in Local
Tina Maoate (left) and Isireli Bogitini hit the jackpot in the Cook Islands’ Catholic Community Monster Raffle.
Workshops shed light on marine resources
Monday 8 June 2015 | Published in Politics
The Ministry of Marine Resources is currently rolling out data collection workshops to investigate how commercial fisheries may be affecting local fisheries.
Fish getting harder to catch
Monday 8 June 2015 | Published in Local
Local fishing charter operators are backing a tourist’s concerns over the apparent lack of fish in local waters.
More to Banana Court than you might think...
Sunday 7 June 2015 | Published in Local
It is pretty difficult to miss, but if you haven’t already noticed the new information story board in front of the Banana Court building then Cook Islands Tourism encourages you to stop by and view the newest storyboard to be installed on Rarotonga.
Education system wins high praise
Sunday 7 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education
THE COOK Islands education system has received praise from one of the oldest universities in New Zealand.
Split view grabs the eye
Sunday 7 June 2015 | Published in Local
This spectacular image of lagoon fish, with a view of the water and the blue sky above, was taken by Australian professional photographer Sean Scott.
Money not main focus says Henry
Sunday 7 June 2015 | Published in Local
Fiftieth anniversary celebrations committee chairman Nick Henry says this year’s Te Maeva Nui performances should not be viewed as a revenue-generating exercise, but an opportunity for all Cook Islanders to join together and celebrate who they are.
Virus news comes as shock
Sunday 7 June 2015 | Published in Health
Information on Chikungunya disease has only recently been made available to tourists entering the country, with some still surprised to discover the presence of the debilitating virus in the Cook Islands.
Winner shouts mates
Sunday 7 June 2015 | Published in Local
Shouting his mates a couple of cartons of beer was the first thought on Papa Iona Lupena’s mind when he learned he was this week’s lucky CITC Sanitarium promotion winner.
Fundraiser gives pupils a real buzz
Sunday 7 June 2015 | Published in Education
Apii Nikao School is buzzing with excitement following the announcement that their spelling bee fundraiser raised over $17,000.
Natural disasters focus for students
Sunday 7 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
FOURTEEN students from Canada’s University of British Columbia have visited the Cook Islands to study natural disaster risks in the Pacific.
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